| Framed copper engraving of 3 sparrows from Martinet/Buffon (ca. 1770)Framed copper engraving of 3 sparrows from Martinet/Buffon (ca. 1770)
details_complete | Yes |
language | FRA |
details_medium | prints |
details_illustrated | No |
details_heightcm | 44.5 |
details_widthcm | 38.5 |
details_thickcm | 2 |
details_firstedition | No |
details_gewicht | 1.44 |
details_bookid | 5321 |
An original, hand-colored copper engraving of 3 sparrows from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux, published in Paris from 1770 to 1786 by George Louis Leclerc Buffon. "1. Moineau, du cap de Bonne-Espérance. 2 et 3. Moineaux, du Sénégal." His book stood out as the most renowned and extensive ornithological endeavor of the 18th century. François Nicolas Martinet, the preeminent bird artist of his era, contributed all the bird illustrations for this exceptional work.Professionally framed with a UV resistant glass and acid free passe-partout. Not dated, date is an estimate.
| € 235.00
1770
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| Framed copper engraving of 3 warblers (fauvettes) from Martinet/Buffon (ca. 1770)Framed copper engraving of 3 warblers (fauvettes) from Martinet/Buffon (ca. 1770)
details_complete | Yes |
language | FRA |
details_medium | prints |
details_illustrated | No |
details_heightcm | 44.5 |
details_widthcm | 38.5 |
details_thickcm | 2 |
details_firstedition | No |
details_gewicht | 1.45 |
details_bookid | 5320 |
An original, hand-colored copper engraving of 3 warblers from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux, published in Paris from 1770 to 1786 by George Louis Leclerc Buffon. "1. La Fauvette rousse. 2. La Fauvette de roseaux. 3. La Fauvette tachétee." His book stood out as the most renowned and extensive ornithological endeavor of the 18th century. François Nicolas Martinet, the preeminent bird artist of his era, contributed all the bird illustrations for this exceptional work.Professionally framed with a UV resistant glass and acid free passe-partout. Not dated, date is an estimate.
| € 235.00
1770
|
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more information |