Antique Print of the Mountains & Village on Sierra Leone, 1748
€ 93
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1748
Sheet size
25 × 36.5 cm (9.8 × 14.4 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
CD-12368
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
Age-related toning, Original folding lines, blank verso. Please review the images for further condition details.
About this sheet
Antique print titled 'Gezigt van 't Gebergte Sierra Leona - Huizen op Sierra Leona'. View of the mountains and a village on Sierra Leone. This print originates from 'Historische beschryving der reizen, of Nieuwe en volkoome verzameling van de aller-waardigste en zeldsaamste Zee- en Landtogten' by P. de Hondt.
Artists and Engravers: Engraved by Jakob van der Schley (Amsterdam 1715-1779), a Dutch draughtsman and engraver. He studied under Bernard Picart and became heavily influenced by his style.
Condition: Good, age-related toning, Original folding lines, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: 1748 Overall size: 36.5 x 25.5 cm. Image size: 28 x 20 cm.
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