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Auction 111, Lot 3

"L'Europe", Sanson/Mariette

Subject: Title Pages

Period: 1660 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
10 x 8 inches
25.4 x 20.3 cm
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Beautiful title page engraved in the baroque French style with garlands, putti and a vignette of Daniel shutting the mouth of a lion.

References:

Condition: A

Fine dark impression with light toning near edges. Previous owner's inscription "M. Constantine" in brown ink.

Estimate: $180 - $230

Sold for: $100

Closed on 6/8/2005

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