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Auction 90, Lot 395

"Learning"

Subject: Calligraphy

Period: 1770 (circa)

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Color: Black & White

Size:
8 x 13 inches
20.3 x 33 cm
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Superb example of fine calligraphy by the foremost copperplate calligrapher of the 18th century. The beautiful verse was written by Willington Clark. This would make a graduation present or gift for a teacher.

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Condition: A

Estimate: $40 - $50

Sold for: $85

Closed on 3/15/2000

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