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Set of Five 18th Century Albertus Seba Snake Engravings

Stock No

10192

Member since
2026
  • £1,950.00
  • €2,235 Euro
  • $2,592 US Dollar

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Item Description

Set of five 18th Century Albertus Seba hand-coloured snake engravings.Presented in bespoke hand-painted and lacquered red reeded frames with hessian mounts and AR70 Artglass for optimal clarity.Born in Etzel, near Friedeburg, Seba moved to Amsterdam as an apprentice where later he opened a pharmacy near the harbour. Taking advantage of the location he asked sailors and ship surgeons to bring exotic plants and animal products which he could use for preparing drugs.

Item Info

Seller Location

Gloucestershire

Item Dimensions

H: 54cm W: 37cm

Period

18th Century & Earlier

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Location

Gloucestershire

Item Location

United Kingdom

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)7968 089747

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