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Auction 152, Lot 721

"[Lot of 7 - South American Fruits]", Chedel, F.

Subject: Prints Botanical

Period: 1750 (circa)

Publication: Histoire Generale des Voyages...

Color: Black & White

Size:
10.9 x 7.2 inches
27.7 x 18.3 cm
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This lot includes seven engravings featuring various exotic fruits from South America. Among the fruits pictured are carambolas (starfruit), coconuts, jackfruit, mangoes, bananas, pineapples, papayas, and guavas. Size varies slightly.

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Condition: B+

Fine impressions with light offsetting. A few of the sheets are slightly toned, and a couple of sheets have a faint damp stain at left. All of the plates have been trimmed to the neatline. Issued folding.

Estimate: $180 - $210

Sold for: $130

Closed on 2/18/2015

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