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Auction 119, Lot 863

"Hesperthusa", Volkamer, Johann Christoph

Subject: Prints Miscellaneous

Period: 1708 (circa)

Publication: Nurnbergische Hesperides

Color: Black & White

Size:
7.8 x 12.2 inches
19.8 x 31 cm
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Lovely engraving featuring an architectural setting with putti and one of the daughters of Hesperus, named Hesperthusa, from a book devoted to citrus trees. Engraved by P. Decker.

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Condition: A

Sharp impression with a little light foxing in margins. Left binding side slightly close, still sufficient for framing.

Estimate: $70 - $100

Sold for: $90

Closed on 5/9/2007

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