Unknown (18th), Satire Sheet On The South Sea Bubble, 1720, Copper Engraving - Jul 29, 2023 | Fichter Kunsthandel In Hesse
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Unknown (18th), Satire sheet on the South Sea bubble, 1720, Copper engraving

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Unknown (18th), Satire sheet on the South Sea bubble, 1720, Copper engraving
Unknown (18th), Satire sheet on the South Sea bubble, 1720, Copper engraving
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Unknown (18th century): Satirical sheet on the South Sea bubble, caricatures of illnesses, ailments and quacks, 1720, Copper engraving

Technique: Copper engraving and Etching on Paper

Date: 1720

Description: With various inscriptions in the plate. Satirical sheet on the South Sea bubble, which was a great speculative bubble in 1720, similar to the tulip bubble in the 17th century. It referred to the seemingly fantastic profits promised by the trade in exotic products from the South Seas. In the depiction, people are shown with stones on their heads, which was proverbial for craziness in Hollan.

Keywords: Stock exchange, speculation, crash, Netherlands, South Sea, trade, 18th century, Baroque, Professions, Netherlands,

Condition
Rather good condition. With small creases and tears at the corners and margins, vertically torn through in the centre and glued at the back, with glue residues of an old gluing at the lower centre.
Dimensions
38.5 x 44.3 cm
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Unknown (18th), Satire sheet on the South Sea bubble, 1720, Copper engraving

Estimate €300 - €400
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Starting Price €160

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