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Life in Bengal in 18th Century

Lot No. 13: Frans Balthazar Solvyns

Set of Four Early Views of life in Bengal

  • Medium: Hand colored etchings
  • Year: 1796
  • Size: 18.1 x 22.4 inches
  • Place: Calcutta

Unsold (reserve not met)

Estimate

 1,00,000 -  2,00,000


Estimate US$

1227-2455

Ends at Mar 01, 2023 07:16 PM IST

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Frans Balthazar Solvyns

Set of Four Early Views of life in Bengal

Hand colored etchings from Solvyn's extremely rare Calcutta first edition which was published in Calcutta in 1796.

1 - A Dingee
2 - A Dole Jatra
3 - A J 'Huppaun
4 - A School
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: Property from a collection of a Lady.

Keywords: India, Indian colonial, Early Print, Calcutta, Kolkata, Bengal

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.

We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid.

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