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These hand colored engravings are part of a series of natural history illustrations from "Historie Naturelle Des Oiseaux" edited by …
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These hand colored engravings are part of a series of natural history illustrations from "Historie Naturelle Des Oiseaux" edited by George Louis Leclerc de Bufforn, the founder of the Natural History Museum in Paris and engraved by French illustrator Francois-Nicholas Martinet. The series was published between 1770-1786. The engraving with two birds is titled "Merle Olive" (Olive Thrush), and the single bird is titled "Der Klippenkak" (Rock Cocks). Both are attached mounted to custom ecru mattes and are in gilt wood frames.
Prints (inside mattes)3 1/8 in. x 5/1/2 in.
Frames: 9 3/8 in. x 11 1/8 in.
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- Dimensions
- 9.3ʺW × 1ʺD × 11.24ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Period
- 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Giltwood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Gray
- Condition Notes
- As noted the engravings are presently attached to the mattes. The single bird has a small dark stain to the … moreAs noted the engravings are presently attached to the mattes. The single bird has a small dark stain to the lower left corner and a small blue mark to left border. Frames are new. less
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