Lot 15454: Vue d'Optique - Royal Palace at Amsterdam 1765
This original hand-coloured engraving is the 1. Vue du Palais Royal à Amsterdam. Published by Basset, 1765.
Optical views were very fashionable in the 18th century. They were engravings, mainly on copper plates, made to be seen through an optical box (with the text and image inverted), which consisted of an inclined mirror and a large lens, in order to be able to see the prints.
These etchings are now exhibited in museums around the world and are highly valued by collectors and decorators alike for their historical interest and high decorative value.
Size: Sheet 10in x 15in (25cm x 38cm)Image size: 9in x 14.5in (23cm x 37cm)
Condition report:
The print is in excellent condition - please inspect the image carefully for any age related marks
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