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ANTIQUE #SA1157880
pair 18th century hand coloured serpent engravings - CATEGORY: ANTIQUE ART - DATED 18TH CENTURY
 

Pair 18th Century Hand Coloured Serpent Engravings

£695    $949    €804
A superb pair of 18th Century important serpent engravings most probably from Albertus Seba''s rare publication ''Locupletissimi Rerum Naturalium Thesauri Accurata Descriptio et Iconibus Artificiosissimis Expressio per Universam Physices Historiam''.
 
A rough translation from the Latin title
 
''A careful description & exceedingly artistic expression in pictures of the exceedingly rich treasury of nature throughout the entire history of natural science.
 
This pair of hand coloured engravings are in good antique condition, some minor foxing adds to the character of this highly decorative pair. They have been beautifully framed using acid free mounts in bespoke frames. A further set of engravings are available.
 
c.1735 -65
 
Height; 25.75'' (64.5cm)
 
Width; 19.5'' (48.75cm)
 
 
Internal Reference: DT54
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1157880
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
Height is 64.5cm (25.4inches)
Width is 48.8cm (19.2inches)
Depth is 2cm (0.8inches)
Antique ID: SA1157880
Item: Pair 18th Century Hand Coloured Serpent Engravings - (reference SA1157880)
Buying direct from seller: Hobson May Collection
£695



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