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Antique Print of Sheep in Old Hand Coloring, Published in 1800

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Antique print titled 'Vierv. Dieren XXVI, Quadruped XXVI'. Antique print titled 'Vierv. Dieren XXXII, Quadruped XXXII'. This animal print depicts 1. Ovis Ammon, 2. Ovis Polycerata Linn, 3 - 5. Ovis Laticaudata (sheep). This engraved print originates from a very rare unknown Dutch work. The plates are similar to the plates in the famous German work: 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder', published by Bertuch. Dutch text page included. Artists and Engravers: Friedrich Johann Justin Bertuch (1747-1822 German) was a German publisher and patron of the arts.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.04 in (25.5 cm)Width: 7.68 in (19.5 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.02 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1800
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: Good, genereal age-related toning and light staining. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-079011stDibs: LU3054330781422

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