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Auction 141, Lot 736

"Ideale Landschaft aus der Steinkohlenzeit, II",

Subject: Prints - Geology

Period: 1880 (circa)

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Color: Printed Color

Size:
53.7 x 37.2 inches
136.4 x 94.5 cm
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This interesting paleontologic view was one of a set of six published by Theodore Fischer and edited by Karl Haushofer. The scene displays a swampy area showing numerous downed trees, which represents an ideal landscape for coal formation. The other paleontologic views in the series include Protozoa, sponges, corals and brachiopods. Printed on four joined sheets, backed with linen. Fischer's firm went bankrupt in 1897.

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Condition: B

There are a few chips in the image resulting in very minor loss along with some minor spots and dampstains, and some cracking around the title at top. Rollers are present, fully attached, and in very good condition.

Estimate: $400 - $500

Sold for: $300

Closed on 9/5/2012

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