Pasadena, CA
Details
- Dimensions
- 36ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 30ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Botanic
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Early 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Engraving
- Gold Leaf
- Lights
- Paper
- Shell
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Good Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent overall condition. Discoloration in photos is due to light refraction through glass. Good Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent overall condition. Discoloration in photos is due to light refraction through glass. less
- Description
- Outstanding pair of 18th century hand-colored shell engravings by Albertus Seba (1665-1736). Plates Tab. LXIX and Tab. LXXIV. The engravings … more Outstanding pair of 18th century hand-colored shell engravings by Albertus Seba (1665-1736). Plates Tab. LXIX and Tab. LXXIV. The engravings were sold and beautifully framed in 1993 by Arader Galleries. The folios measure approximately 23.5" x 19"; the framed works measure 30" x 35". There is some refraction and shadowing/discoloration in the photos due to lighting conditions. These exceptional gold leafed frames and mats are in excellent condition; the folios are in overall very good condition. What could be a more perfect accept the a chic Coastal Grandma vibe than original 18th century engravings taken directly from the famous "Cabinet of Curiosities" by Sebus. These engravings are exceptional. less
Pasadena, CA
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