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Antique Intaglio Prints of Notable 17th-Century Figures After Jacobus Houbraken

Item Details

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A set of four antique intaglio prints on paper after engravings by listed Dutch artist Jacobus Houbraken (1698 – 1780) originally printed by J. & P. Knapton of London circa 1740. Featured are likenesses of notable 17th-century British politicians including a portrait of William, Lord Russell after Godfrey Kneller; a portrait of Anthony Ashley Cooper after Peter Lely; a portrait of John Thurlow after Cooper; and a portrait Lieutenant General Lambert after Walker. Most include artist and publisher information printed in plate along the lower margin. The prints are matted in light brown and presented under glass in matching gold tone wooden frames.

Condition

- foxing, staining, discoloration and toning to prints; warping to paper; edge wear, nicks and scuffing to frames; no hanging hardware.

Dimensions

14.5" W x 20.25" H x 0.5" D

- measures one frame; each visible image measures 8.75" W x 14.25" H.

Item #

18BOS006-030

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