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Trio of G. W. Knorr Zoological Engravings

Offered by: Antiquario Villas and Cottages

Description
Ex: Museo Mulleriano. Plates numbered: L.VI., L.VII., and L.IX. Hand-colored engravings of reptiles. Matted and framed in gilded chip-carved Tramp Art manner frames. Georg Wolfgang Knorr (1705-1761), B. R. Dietzschin, Christian Leinberger, J.C. Keller, C.N. Kleeman et al. (after) Jakob-Andreas Eisenmann, J.S. Leitner, Jr., Andreas Hoffer et al. (engravers) Animal Studies from Deliciae Naturae Selectae Oder Auserlefenes Naturalien-Cabinet [Selected Delights of Nature, or the Exquisite Collector's Cabinet] Heirs of G.W. Knorr, Nuremburg, Germany: c. 1766-67

More Information

Origin:	Germany
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	wooden framed engravings on paper
Condition:	Good. fine antique condition
Creation Date:	late 18th century
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Classical, Other, Traditional
Patterns:	Animal/Insects
Dealer Reference #:	500 JEEE
Incollect Reference #:	464538

Dimensions

W.	25 in;	H.	32 in;	D.	1.5 in;
W.	63.5 cm;	H.	81.28 cm;	D.	3.81 cm;

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