Two allegorical glass paintings. One depicting the continents

Acquired From: Leen Helmink

Colouring: Coloured

Condition: Excellent

Confirmed: 3/10/2024

Date Acquired: 16/9/2020

Description: Two allegorical glass paintings. One depicting the continents of America and Africa. The other represents the continents of Europe and Asia. nFrom Leen email: The glass paintings are in early frames that go back to 1820-30, but the glass paintings themselves appear to be earlier, typical continental allegories of the 1600s or 1700s.

Image Size (cm): 24×34

Mapmaker: Unknown

Price: 3,700

Primary Category: Prints & Related Material

Purchase Reference: Ledger 2022. Email 17 Sept 2020

Rarity: R2 Very rare – one or two copies appear on the market

Technique: Glass

This state: 1820-1830