Antique Print of Governor’s Residence in Besuki, East Java – Himely (c.1835)
Himely · 1835
IDR 15,000,000
In our Jakarta gallery
- Maker
- Himely
- Date
- 1835
- Reference
- BG-13453-3
“Malay Archipelago -RÉSIDENCE DE BEZOUKI (Java) “
Antique print of the Governor’s residence in Besuki district, near Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia. Plain aquatint views on chine appliqué by French engraver Sigismond Himely (1801-1872). Taken from ‘Voyage autour du monde par les mers de l’Inde et de la Chine de la corvette de sa Majeste La Favorite execute pendant les annees 1830, 1831, 1832 sous le commandement de M. Laplace’.
Very good condition, age-related toning
Measures: 550 mm x 440 mm (incl. passepartout)
- An original antique sheet, not a reproduction
- The actual piece is photographed
- Certificate of authenticity on request
- Viewing in Jakarta by appointment