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Description:
Two Late 18th Century Botanical Prints:
The Water Melon and The Ananas Pine Apple Plant
Ananas signed "J. Rysbrack del. No. 7" in the plate l.l., published by J. Wilkes, London, 1795 both titled within the plates.
Hand-colored etchings and engravings on paper, sight sizes 9 1/8 x 6 3/4 in. (23.0 x 17.0 cm),framed.
Condition: Toning, mat burn, subtle rippling, Ananas with scattered accretions, not examined out of frames.
Estimate $100-150
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J. Wilkes, LondonStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
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Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
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Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
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European Furniture & Decorative Arts
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