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Antique Portrait of Alexander Pope, an English Poet, 1743

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Antique portrait titled 'Mr. Alexander Pope'. Old portrait of Alexander Pope, an 18th-century English poet. Source unknown, to be determined. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by Busch. Condition: Fair, age-related toning and some small holes/defects. Please study image carefully. Date: 1743 Overall size: 16.5 x 19.5 cm. Image size: 8.5 x 14 cm. We sell original antique maps to collectors, historians, educators and interior decorators all over the world. Our collection includes a wide range of authentic antique maps from the 16th to the 20th centuries. Buying and collecting antique maps is a tradition that goes back hundreds of years. Antique maps have proved a richly rewarding investment over the past decade, thanks to a growing appreciation of their unique historical appeal. Today the decorative qualities of antique maps are widely recognized by interior designers who appreciate their beauty and design flexibility. Depending on the individual map, presentation, and context, a rare or antique map can be modern, traditional, abstract, figurative, serious or whimsical. We offer a wide range of authentic antique maps for any budget.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.68 in (19.5 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1743
  • Condition:
    Condition: Fair, age-related toning and some small holes/defects. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BGI-00312'1stDibs: LU3054329257122

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