Antique Print of Musicians and Instruments in Asia, c.1730

€ 140

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1730
Sheet size: 36.5 × 23.5 cm (14.4 × 9.3 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: PCT-5730

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

General age-related toning. Minor wear, blank verso. Please review the images for further condition details.

About this sheet

Antique print titled 'Moluquois jouant du Rabana - Divers Instrumens de Musique des Moluquois'. Engraving of Moluccans playing the Rabana. Also depicted are several instruments from the Maluku Islands, Indonesia. This print originates from 'Ceremonies et coutumes Religieuses (..)' by A. Moubach.

Artists and Engravers: The most important engraver of this work is Bernard Picart (1673-1733). He was a French painter and engraver. He received his art education from his father, Etienne (1632-1721), from Le Brun and Jouvenet at the Royal Academy. His talents developed rapidly: at the age of sixteen he gained honors at the Academy of Paris.He was born in Paris and died in Amsterdam. Other engravers worked on this work as well.

Image size: 20.5 x 31 cm.