18th Century French Hand-Colored Bird Reproduction Engravings by François-Nicolas Martinet - Set of Eight

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Beautiful and rare set of eight 18th-century French ornithological engravings by François-Nicolas Martinet (1725–1804). Each print is hand-colored and features … Read more Beautiful and rare set of eight 18th-century French ornithological engravings by François-Nicolas Martinet (1725–1804). Each print is hand-colored and features Martinet’s distinct renderings originally produced for Buffon’s celebrated Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux.

The set includes a variety of species—from kingfishers to waders to finches—each with its original handwritten Latin or French inscription. Prints show expected toning and gentle rippling consistent with age, adding to their authentic antique character.

All eight works are framed in hand-painted white wooden frames with decorative metal corner rosettes, giving the collection a charming cottage-French, coastal, or farmhouse appeal.

This is a striking, ready-to-install gallery set—perfect above a console, along a hallway, or as a statement wall in a library, dining room, or bedroom.

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   •   Artist: François-Nicolas Martinet (French, 1725–1804)
   •   Medium: Hand-colored engravings on laid paper
   •   Period: 18th century
   •   Set of 8
   •   Ornithological subjects with original inscriptions
   •   Vintage painted wood frames with metal rosettes See less