After D. Teniers, Inn with Peasants Playing Cards, 1808, Print

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Antique print titled 'L'Estaminet de la Galerie du Palais Royal (\.)'. Original antique print of an interior of an inn … Read more Antique print titled 'L'Estaminet de la Galerie du Palais Royal (\.)'. Original antique print of an interior of an inn with peasants playing cards in right foreground, a waitress appearing out of the basement kitchen at left, others smoking in background; nine engraved lines in French describing the composition below, within decorative frame. This print originates from the second volume of 'Galerie du Palais Royal', published circa 1808 Artists and Engravers: Engraved by R. de Launay after D. Teniers. Condition: Fair/good, general age-related toning. Shows some wear/creasing and foxing, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1808 Overall size: 33 x 50.5 cm. Image size: 20.5 x 16.5 cm. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space. We offer a wide range of authentic antique prints for any budget. See less