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LOT 1915

Set of Three Engravings of Peruvian Natives by Labrousse

1796 A.D.

9 7/8 x 7 1/4 in. (11.9 grams total, 25 x 18.5 cm each).

Group of three hand-coloured mezzotints, each in border with title below: 'Guerriers Peruviens, Ancien et Moderne', 'Paysans Peruviens' , 'paysannes du Peru', each with 'Labrousse del.' and 'St.Sauveur Direx' at foot. [3, No Reserve]

Provenance

Property of a Cheshire, UK, gentleman.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 1915

Set of Three Engravings of Peruvian Natives by Labrousse

Sold for (Inc. bp): £143

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