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Decorative Antique Handcolored Print of Two Kangaroos in Australia, 1854
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Decorative Antique Handcolored Print of Two Kangaroos in Australia, 1854

€340 ($385, £290, €340)

Period original, not a reproduction.

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Date
1854
Size
11.2 × 7.5 in (28.5 × 19 cm)
Condition
Good. General age-related toning and some foxing. Protective sheet attached to print. Blank verso, please study image carefully.
Period
Late 19th century
Section
Mammals
Reference
f_29238512

Antique print titled 'Kanguroos'. Print of kangaroos. This print originates from 'Musée d'Histoire Naturelle' by M. Achille Comte.

Artists and Engravers: Published by Gustave Havard.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning and some foxing. Protective sheet attached to print. Blank verso, please study image carefully.

Date: 1854

Overall size: 19 x 28.5 cm.

Image size: 14.5 x 22 cm.

Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.