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LOT 98

Lot 98

Franz Xavier Habermann (German, 1721-1796)

Franz Xavier Habermann (German, 1721-1796)
Lot 98 Details
Franz Xavier Habermann (German, 1721-1796)

TWO WORKS: VUE DE LA HAUTE VILLE À QUEBECK & VUE DE LA PLACE CAPITAL À QUEBECK

each a hand-coloured engraved idealized view of Quebec City on wove paper, with text in German and French, framed
each sight 12.25 x 16.5 in — 31.1 x 41.9 cm; each sight 19.75 x 24 in — 50.2 x 61 cm

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $450
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Franz Xavier Habermann (German, 1721-1796)
  • Franz Xavier Habermann (German, 1721-1796)
  • Franz Xavier Habermann (German, 1721-1796)
  • Franz Xavier Habermann (German, 1721-1796)
  • Franz Xavier Habermann (German, 1721-1796)
Note:

The titles at each top are engraved backwards as these works were intended to be shown on a wall or screen using a "magic lantern", an optical device that projected images by means of candles and mirrors reversing the images.

CONDITION DETAILS

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