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Auction 89, Lot 282

"Vue Generale de la Ville de Londrea",

Subject: London England

Period: 1790 (circa)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
16 x 10.2 inches
40.6 x 25.9 cm
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Lovely, hand-colored, copper engraving of the city of London. The view is taken from a bridge on the Thames River and depicts several ships in the river and a great skyline. Original hand color, sparingly applied, as per the style of the time. Daumont rue St. Martin is attributed at bottom.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $200 - $250

Sold for: $210

Closed on 12/8/1999

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