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LORFORDS ANTIQUES

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A rare 18th Century set of 12 hand-coloured copperplate engravings of Zoological studies, featuring primates of varying species.
Each is colourfully executed with a naive charm and Latin names underneath.
Mounted in painted moulded wood frames.
After illustrations by Heinrich Altenwanger.
Circa 1775.
In good condition and still retains good colours.

  • Period: Circa 1775
  • Sold
  • Location: Gloucestershire
    • Dimensions: H: 37cm (14.57in)
    • W: 32cm (12.60in)
    • D: 2cm (0.79in)