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2 Early 1800's French framed and matted original copperplate engraving of 2 birds on a verge type hand laid paper. …
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2 Early 1800's French framed and matted original copperplate engraving of 2 birds on a verge type hand laid paper. Colored by hand. The frames are in a gold oak cluster pattern.
Each print originates from the book 'Oeuvres completes de Buffon precedees d'une notice sur la vie et les ouvrages de l'auteur, par M. Cuvier.', published by H.R. Duthilloeul with H. Tarlier, Brussels, 1822.
Artists and Engravers: Author: Georges-Louis Le Clerc, Comte de Buffon (1707-1788).
French naturalist, mathematician, biologist, cosmologist and author. Buffon's views influenced the next two generations of naturalists, including Jean-Baptiste Lamarck and Charles Darwin. Engraved by l'Epine after de Jacques de Seve (active 1744-1788).
Plate 80, page 356: 1. La Poule D'eau. 2. Le Plongeon.
Plate 78, page 288: 1. Le Rale De Terre ou De Genet. 2. Le Grand Pluvier ou Courlis De Terre.
The overall size is 13" x 15.2".
Condition: Excellent. General age-related foxing and toning.
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- Dimensions
- 13ʺW × 1ʺD × 15.25ʺH
- Styles
- French
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Engraving
- Paper
- Watercolor
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Maroon
- Condition Notes
- Framed by Clover's Cottage owner in the 1990's. Frames, matting and backing are in excellent condition. Prints have some foxing … moreFramed by Clover's Cottage owner in the 1990's. Frames, matting and backing are in excellent condition. Prints have some foxing and toning commensurate with their age. Colors remain bright and vibrant. less
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