Large First Edition Print 'Description De L'egypt' Circa 1800
Stock No
10173
2026
- £1,400.00
- €1,609 Euro
- $1,893 US Dollar
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Item Description
Wonderful illustrations from Egyptian tombs obtained after the late 18th Century French expedition to Egypt under Napoleon Bonaparte.
After Napoleon conquered Egypt in the early 1800's he sent teams of artists down to Egypt to record everything there from the flora, fauna, local costume, architecture, and excavated antiquities. Papyrus, Hieroglyphes, Inscriptions et Medailles. A.Vol.V. Manuscrit sur Papyrus.
Presented in bespoke hand-painted and lacquered reeded frame.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
Gloucestershire
Item Dimensions
H: 74cm W: 145.5cm
Period
19th Century
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
Gloucestershire
Item Location
United Kingdom
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+44 (0)7968 089747
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