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Antique Portrait of French Enlightenment Writer and Philosopher Voltaire, 1806

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Antique portrait titled 'Voltaire'. Old portrait of Francois-Marie Arouet, known by his nom de plume Voltaire (1694-1778). Voltaire was a French writer and philosopher. Artists and Engravers: Engraved by Mackenzie. Published by Lackington Allen & Co. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: 1806 Overall size: 11.3 x 12.5 cm. Image size: 6.7 x 8.4 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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.93 in (12.5 cm)Width: 4.45 in (11.3 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1806
  • Condition:
    Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-11828-121stDibs: LU3054329288382

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