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Curated set of twelve 19th century English ornithological engravings from Rev. F. O. Morris’ "History of British Birds," illustrated by …
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Curated set of twelve 19th century English ornithological engravings from Rev. F. O. Morris’ "History of British Birds," illustrated by Alexander Francis Lydon and printed by Benjamin Fawcett between 1875 and 1885. Origin labeled on verso of each framed work for provenance.
The collection features coastal and seabird studies including terns, skuas, curlews, shearwaters, and yellow-shanks, all rendered in delicate original hand coloring with refined naturalistic detail.
Original printed titles and plate numbers remain visible below each engraving.
professionally presented in matching solid wood frames with embossed linen mats, archival acid-free mounting, and non-reflective museum plexiglass glazing.
Soft tonal palette and cohesive subject matter make the collection exceptionally well suited for coastal, European, traditional, and contemporary interiors.
England, circa 1875–1885.
Dimensions:
Overall framed size each: 10.7" H x 12.8" W x .75" D
Details:
• Set of 12
• Hand-colored engravings on paper
• After Alexander Francis Lydon
• From Rev. F. O. Morris, History of British Birds
• Printed by Benjamin Fawcett
• England, circa 1875–1885
• Solid wood frame moulding
• Embossed archival linen mats
• Acid-free archival mounting
• Non-reflective museum plexiglass glazing
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- Dimensions
- 12.8ʺW × 0.75ʺD × 10.7ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Artist
- Francis Orpen Morris
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Engraving
- Paper
- Plexiglass
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Design Modified, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Tan
- Condition Notes
- Framing is new and impeccable. Prints are excellent condition, very little foxing. Framing is new and impeccable. Prints are excellent condition, very little foxing. less
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