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Vue d’Optique of the King’s Cavalry and Saint Paul’s Basilica, 18th Century

$680per set
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CA$952.56per set
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CHF 556.67per set
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NOK 7,066.19per set
SEK 6,705.38per set
DKK 4,454.09per set
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A pair of vue d’optiques of the Revue du Roy Cavalerie and St. Paul’s a Rome in eglomise glass frames, late 18th century. frame: 22 by 17 inches; other slighly smaller
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Prints showing foxing, toning and stains. Frames with wear and paint losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Savannah, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9288243436942

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