Antique Print of Costumes of Papua Chiefs, 1836

About the Item

Antique print titled 'Costumes de chefs Papouas du Havre Dory - 220, Papouasie'. Costumes of the Papua chiefs of Dory harbour (New Guinea), focusing on their head and upper body. This print originates from M.G.L. Domeny de Rienzi's 'Oceanie, ou Cinquieme Partie du Monde', published in 1836 by Firmin Didot of Paris. Artists and Engravers: Made by Mariage after Danvin. Condition: Very good, given age. Occasional minor stains in the margins. Some scattered foxing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully. Date: 1836 Overall size: 21 x 13 cm. Image size: 15 x 10 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: 5.12 in (13 cm)Width: 8.27 in (21 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1836

Condition:

Condition: Very good, given age. Occasional minor stains in the margins. Some scattered foxing. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study image carefully.

Seller Location:

Langweer, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: PCT-452171stDibs: LU3054329364542

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