A pair of 18th century hand coloured engravings some of Palace, St Petersberg and a view of St Petersberg on the river Fontanka, each 17cm x 39cm, framed and glazed
Sold for £160
Estimated at £80 - £120
A pair of 18th century hand coloured engravings some of Palace, St Petersberg and a view of St Petersberg on the river Fontanka, each 17cm x 39cm, framed and glazed
Perhaps a little grubby or a bit of dust, this noticeable in the sky area on the paper texture. Edges of picture crinkled a bit from handling presumably. A bit of foxing to both around the edges and corners. One appears to have little black specks, about ten under the glass in various areas on the mount. Discoloration. See additional photos.
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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 8th Feb, 2023