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Antique Print of a Beautiful Handcolored Sugarbird, 1854

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Antique print titled 'Promérops'. Print of a sugarbird. This print originates from 'Musée d'Histoire Naturelle' by M. Achille Comte. Artists and Engravers: Published by Gustave Havard. Condition: Good, general age-related toning and some foxing. Protective sheet attached to print. Blank verso, please study image carefully. Date: 1854 Overall size: 19 x 28.5 cm. Image size: 14 x 18 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.
  • Creator:
    Comté (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.23 in (28.5 cm)Width: 7.49 in (19 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1854
  • Condition:
    Condition: Good, general age-related toning and some foxing. Protective sheet attached to print. Blank verso, please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-12442-171stDibs: LU3054329310882
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