Antique Print of the 'Dam' in Amsterdam, circa 1770
€ 290
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1770
Sheet size
31.5 × 42.5 cm (12.4 × 16.7 in)
Condition
Fair
Reference
BG-12643-7
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
Shows wear and soiling. Few small repairs, also affecting image. Blank verso. Please review the images for further condition details.
About this sheet
Antique print titled 'Vuë de la Maison de Ville, l'Eglise neuve et le Poids sur le Dam'. Beautiful view of the 'Dam' square and city hall in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. This is an optical print, also called 'vue optique' or 'vue d'optique', which were made to be viewed through a Zograscope, or other devices of convex lens and mirrors, all of which produced an optical illusion of depth.
Artists and Engravers: Engraved by J.B. Winkler after S. Fokke.
Condition: Fair. Shows wear and soiling. Few small repairs, also affecting image. Blank verso, please study image carefully. Date: circa 1770 Overall size: 42.5 x 31.5 cm. Image size: 41 x 27.5 cm.
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