Antique Print of Hottentots in South Africa, C.1750
€ 150
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1750
Sheet size
25.6 × 19.6 cm (10.1 × 7.7 in)
Reference
CD-12328
Condition
Very good, general age-related toning. Please review the images for further condition details.
About this sheet
Antique print titled 'Homme et Femme Hottentots'. Old print showing Hottentots, nowadays called Khoikhoi. This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'.
Artists and Engravers: Antoine Francois Prevost d'Exiles (1697-1763), usually known simply as the Abbe Prevost, was a French author and novelist.
Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1750 Overall size: 19.6 x 25.6 cm. Image size: 14.1 x 19.4 cm.
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