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Antique Portrait of Pope Gregory XVI, 1845

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Antique print titled 'S.S. Grégoire XVI'. Portrait of Pope Gregory XVI, head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 2 February 1831 to his death in 1846. This print originates from 'Histoire et Costumes des Ordres Religieux'. Artists and Engravers: Author: Abbé Tiron. Condition: Fair/good, general age-related toning. Minor wear and foxing, blank verso. Protective sheet attached. Please study image carefully. Date: 1845 Overall size: 16 x 25.5 cm. Image size: 12 x 17 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: 10.04 in (25.5 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1845
  • Condition:
    Condition: Fair/good, general age-related toning. Minor wear and foxing, blank verso. Protective sheet attached. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-12444-1-1'1stDibs: LU3054329271892

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