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Antique Portrait of Cornelis van Velzen, Doctor and Professor in Groningen, 1746

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Antique portrait titled 'Cornelius á Velzen'. Portrait of Cornelis van Velzen, doctor and professor in Groningen. Artists and Engravers: Jacobus Houbraken (1698-1780) was a Dutch engraver and the son of the artist and biographer Arnold Houbraken (1660–1719), whom he assisted in producing a published record of the lives of artists from the Dutch Golden Age. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Trimmed margins, please study image carefully. Date: 1746 Overall size: 21 x 31 cm. Image size: 20 x 24 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.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.21 in (31 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1746
  • Condition:
    Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Trimmed margins, please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-05363'1stDibs: LU3054329258882
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