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Antique Hand-Colored Print of the Labyrinth of Versailles, c.1720

€ 79

One of a kind: this is the sheet in the photographs. Ships from Langweer, the Netherlands.

Date
1720
Sheet size
40.64 × 48.26 cm (16.0 × 19.0 in)
Condition
Good
Reference
BG-04776

Condition

general age-related toning. Small defect outside image, minor wear. Please study image carefully.

About this sheet

Antique print titled 'Le Serpent à plusieurs Testes: dans le Labyrinte de Versailles'. This print illustrates the fable 'The Snake with several heads' of the labyrinth of Versailles (France). The labyrinth of Versailles was a hedge maze in the Gardens of Versailles with groups of fountains and sculptures depicting Aesop's fables. This print originates from 'Le Labyrinthe de Versailles (reliure en veau taupe)' by Rutger Christoffel Alberts. Artists and Engravers: Author: Rutger (or) Christoffel Alberts.

Artist: Author: Rutger (or) Christoffel Alberts.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Small defect outside image, minor wear. Please study image carefully.
Date: c.1720
Overall size: 19 x 16 cm.
Image size: 0.001 x 16.5 x 13 cm.

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Antique Hand-Colored Print of the Labyrinth of Versailles, c.1720
1720 · Ref. BG-04776 · € 79
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