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Auction 110, Lot 700

"[Lot of 4 - Bible Prints]",

1 of 4

Subject: Religion

Period: 1728 (published)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
8.5 x 13.7 inches
21.6 x 34.8 cm
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Four striking copper engravings drawn by G. Hoet and published by Pierre de Hondt illustrating Bible stories. 1) Gen: XVII-23 - Abraham took Ismael with all the males born in his house and circumcised ym. 2) Gen: XLV-21-23 - Joseph giveth gifts to his brethren. 3) Gen: XXXIII-4 - Esau ran to meet Jacob & fell on his neck and kissed him. 4) Gen: XVIII-8 - Abraham stands by the three men under the Tree.

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Condition:

Last has a small ink spot, else all very good.

Estimate: $110 - $140

Sold for: $150

Closed on 3/2/2005

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