Antique Print of the Former Retirement Home in Amsterdam, circa 1760
€ 240
Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)
Date
1760
Sheet size
33 × 41 cm (13.0 × 16.1 in)
Reference
BG-04196
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
Very good, general age-related toning. Please review the images for further condition details.
About this sheet
Antique print titled 'Het Oude-Mannen en Vrouwen-Gasthuis, naar de Noordzyde te zien'. This print depicts the former retirement home in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. This print originates from 'Amsterdam, In Zyne Opkomst, Aanwas, Geschiedenissen, Voorregten, Koophandel, Gebouwen, Kerkenstaat, Schoolen, Schutterye, Gilden En Regeeringe', published between 1760 and 1767.
Artists and Engravers: Jan Wagenaar (1709-1773), city historian of Amsterdam.
Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: circa 1760 Overall size: 41 x 33 cm. Image size: 36 x 26.5 cm.
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