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Etching on paper depicting an allegory of the Russian Empire…
See original version (French)
236
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Etching on paper depicting an allegory of the Russian Empire…
See original version (French)
Estimate €200 - €300
Voluntary lot
Description
Etching on paper depicting an allegory of the Russian Empire
with Empress Anna I of Russia enthroned in the centre, titled "Moscowita", surrounded by medallions in Latin depicting the customs and habits of the Russian people.
Based on drawings by Paul Decker (1685-1742) from the "Laconicum Europae Speculum" printed by Martin Engelbrecht (1684-1756) in Augsburg in 1730.
18th century.
Mounted under a passe-partout and in a giltwood frame.
H. 34.5 x W. 39.5 cm (as seen).
See original version (French)
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