Exquisite 1844 Handcolored Lithographs of Noble Birmans from Myanmar
€ 220
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1844
Sheet size
25.7 × 17 cm (10.1 × 6.7 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-12722-21, BG-12722-22
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.
Condition
Given age. Faintly browned, and with some small stains. Some glue remains (from binding) in the far left margin (not affecting image). General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study the scans.
About this sheet
Discover the allure of the "Noble Birman" and "Noble Birmane" handcolored lithographs, heightened with Arabic gum, from the 1844 publication "Moeurs, Usages et Costumes de tous les Peuples de Monde."
These antique prints, on wove (vellin) paper, illustrate the opulent and detailed traditional attire of Myanmar’s nobility, depicted with exquisite craftsmanship by an anonymous engraver following the directions of Auguste Wahlen. Published in Paris by Poiree, Pilout, Duterte, and Martinon, these pieces are part of the Asia volume, highlighting the diverse cultural heritage across continents. Notable artists like Evrard Duverger, L. Markaert, and R. King contributed to these vibrant representations, making them a prized collectible for enthusiasts of historical and cultural lithography, ethnographic art, and antique Asian prints.
The fusion of rich colors and detailed imagery makes these prints particularly attractive to collectors and admirers of fine printmaking and historical costumes.
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