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LIFE IN BENGAL IN 18TH CENTURY

Lot No. 50: Solvyns, Frans Balthazar

SET OF FOUR EARLY VIEWS OF LIFE IN BENGAL BY SOLVYNS

  • Medium: Original Hand Colored Etching
  • Year: 1796
  • Size: 18.1 x 22.4 inches
  • Place: Calcutta

Unsold (reserve not met)

Estimate

 80,000 -  1,20,000


Estimate US$

920-1440

Ends at Aug 22, 2024 07:49 PM IST

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Solvyns, Frans Balthazar

SET OF FOUR EARLY VIEWS OF LIFE IN BENGAL BY SOLVYNS

1 - A Dingee
2 - A Dole Jatra
3 - A J 'Huppaun
4 - A School

Hand Colored Etchings from Solvyn's extremely rare Calcutta First Edition

Year: 1796

Published By: Published in Calcutta in 1796.

Print Size: 36 x 50.8 cm (14.1 x 20 inches)
Mount Size: 45.3 x 56.9 cm (17.8 x 22.4 inches)
Mounted
Good Condition
Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman

About Artist

F. B. Solvyn (1760 - 1824)

The Flemish artist, printmaker and ethnographer, Francois Balthazar Solvyn was born in Belgium and lived and worked in Calcutta from 1791 to 1803. His remarkable etchings depict the people and customs of 18th century Bengal with his pioneering ethnographic…...Read More

This is an auction of pre-owned and old items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use.

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Good Condition

This is an auction of pre-owned and old items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use.

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