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Antique Optica Print of Huis ten Bosch, The Netherlands, c.1760

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Antique print titled 'Gesigt van het Huys de Oranje Zaal'. View of Huis ten Bosch, a royal palace in The Hague, the Netherlands. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue d'optique', which were made to be viewed through a Zograscope, or other devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth. Artists and Engravers: Georg Balthasar Probst (1732 - 1801) was a German artist, engraver and publisher in Augsburg. Condition: Fair, age-related toning. Shows wear and soiling. Repaired tear, also affecting image. Blank verso, please study image carefully. Date: c.1760 Overall size: 48 x 33.5 cm. Image size: 41 x 28 cm. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space. We offer a wide range of authentic antique prints for any budget.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.9 in (48 cm)Width: 13.19 in (33.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1760
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Repaired tear, also affecting image. Condition: Fair, age-related toning. Shows wear and soiling. Repaired tear, also affecting image. Blank verso, please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-12644-11stDibs: LU3054329223802
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