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Antique Print of a Griot Playing the Balafon in Africa, 1746

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Antique print titled 'Guiriot ou Negre jouant du Balasso'. Print of a Griot playing the Balafon. This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'. Artists and Engravers: Antoine François Prévost d'Exiles usually known simply as the Abbé Prévost, was a French author and novelist. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Some staining (slightly affecting image). Minor wear, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1746 Overall size: 19.9 x 25.2 cm. Image size: 14.2 x 19.6 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.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.93 in (25.2 cm)Width: 7.84 in (19.9 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1746
  • Condition:
    Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Some staining (slightly affecting image). Minor wear, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JAK-6021stDibs: LU3054329305992

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