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Pair French 18th Century Hand Colored Engravings of Pipe Smokers

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Pair of hand colored engravings by Jacques Grasset de Sainte-Sauveur, 1797 Paris publication, 'Costumes de Different Pays', (Costumes of Different Countries). This pair depicting two pipe smoking figures, 'Matelot Hollandais' ( Dutch Sailor) and 'Homme de Brabant' (Belgian Man). Measure: 8 in hes high by 5.75 wide. Unframed.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.26 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1797
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Unframed.
  • Seller Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU803028003442

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