Elliot, Bird Illustration of the Great Grey Bowerbird, 1873, Print

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Antique bird print titled 'Chlamydodera Nuchalis'. This print depicts the Great Grey Bowerbird. Originates from 'A Monograph of the Paradiseidae, … Read more Antique bird print titled 'Chlamydodera Nuchalis'. This print depicts the Great Grey Bowerbird. Originates from 'A Monograph of the Paradiseidae, or Birds of Paradise'. Artists and Engravers: Lithographed plate by J.Smith after J. Wolf. Elliot's great work on the Birds of Paradise, one of the most admired bird prints ever produced. Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1873 Overall size: 38.5 x 56 cm. Image size: 0.001 x 38.5 x 40 cm. We also offer thousands of antique prints covering fields of interest as diverse as architecture, natural history, religion, ethnology and many more. 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. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
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