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Antique Print of the 'Buitenhof' in The Hague, The Netherlands, c.1770

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Antique print titled 'Prospectus de Buyten Hof - Gezicht van het Buyten Hof tot Gravenhaghe'. Beautiful view of the Buitenhof, a square in The Hague, the Netherlands. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue d'optique', which were made to be viewed through a Zograscope, or other devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth. Artists and Engravers: Georg Balthasar Probst (1732 - 1801) was a German artist, engraver and publisher in Augsburg. Condition: Fair. Shows wear and soiling. Small tears, slightly affecting image. Blank verso, please study image carefully. Date: c.1770 Overall size: 42 x 30.5 cm. Image size: 41.5 x 27 cm. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.01 in (30.5 cm)Width: 16.54 in (42 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1770
  • Condition:
    Condition: Fair. Shows wear and soiling. Small tears, slightly affecting image. Blank verso, please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-12644-21stDibs: LU3054329242652
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