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Decorative Antique Handcolored Print of Two Kangaroos in Australia, 1854
$380 (£290, €340)
Period original, not a reproduction.
Shipped from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked, worldwide. Returns accepted within 14 days.
- 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
What the condition grades mean
- Excellent
- Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
- Very good
- Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
- Good
- Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
- Fair
- Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
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.
