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Pair 18th Century Hand Coloured Serpent Engravings
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Pair 18th Century Hand Coloured Serpent Engravings

18th century
Description

A superb pair of 18th Century important serpent engravings most probably from Albertus Seba's rare publication 'Locupletissimi Rerum Naturalium Thesauri Accurata Descriptio et Iconibus Artificiosissimis Expressio per Universam Physices Historiam'.

A rough translation from the Latin title

'A careful description & exceedingly artistic expression in pictures of the exceedingly rich treasury of nature throughout the entire history of natural science.

This pair of hand coloured engravings are in good antique condition, some minor foxing adds to the character of this highly decorative pair. They have been beautifully framed using acid free mounts in bespoke frames. A further set of engravings are available.

c.1735 -65

Height; 25.75" (64.5cm)

Width; 19.5" (48.75cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
64.5cm (25.39")
Width
48.8cm (19.21")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated these 18th Century Serpent Engravings to the 18th Century.

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SA1157880
Dealers Internal Reference
DT54
Description
A superb pair of 18th Century important serpent engravings most probably from Albertus Seba's rare publication 'Locupletissimi Rerum Naturalium Thesauri Accurata Descriptio et Iconibus Artificiosissimis Expressio per Universam Physices Historiam'.
fig 1. A framed pair of 18th-century hand-coloured engravings displaying various coiled colourful serpents on cream paper.
fig 1. Pair 18th Century Hand Coloured Serpent Engravings

A rough translation from the Latin title

“
'A careful description & exceedingly artistic expression in pictures of the exceedingly rich treasury of nature throughout the entire history of natural science.
Hobson May Collection
fig 2. A framed pair of 18th-century hand-coloured engravings displaying various coiled colourful serpents on cream paper.
fig 2. Pair 18th Century Hand Coloured Serpent Engravings

This pair of hand coloured engravings are in good antique condition, some minor foxing adds to the character of this highly decorative pair. They have been beautifully framed using acid free mounts in bespoke frames. A further set of engravings are available.

c.1735 -65

Height; 25.75" (64.5cm)

Width; 19.5" (48.75cm)

Height
64.5cm (25.39")
Width
48.8cm (19.21")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated these 18th Century Serpent Engravings to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1157880
Dealers Internal Ref
DT54
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2015

Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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Archive I A framed pair of 18th-century hand-coloured engravings displaying various coiled colourful serpents on cream paper.

Pair 18th Century Hand Coloured Serpent Engravings

Archive II A framed pair of 18th-century hand-coloured engravings displaying various coiled colourful serpents on cream paper. View II
Archive III A framed pair of 18th-century hand-coloured engravings displaying various coiled colourful serpents on cream paper. View III
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A framed pair of 18th-century hand-coloured engravings displaying various coiled colourful serpents on cream paper.
Pair 18th Century Hand Coloured Serpent Engravings
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A framed pair of 18th-century hand-coloured engravings displaying various coiled colourful serpents on cream paper.
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18th-century natural history engravings are detailed copperplate prints created during the Enlightenment to catalogue wildlife and botanical species, often finished with hand-applied watercolour washes.

These works were produced on hand-made cotton or linen rag paper using iron gall or oil-based inks applied via copper plates, then coloured using natural watercolour pigments.

Authentic period prints exhibit a distinct plate mark impression embossed into the paper around the image border, alongside characteristic natural paper oxidisation and subtle variations in hand colouring.

Display framed natural history plates in symmetrical pairs or as part of a gallery wall above a sideboard or desk to introduce visual structure and historical interest.

Housings should utilise acid-free mount boards and UV-filtering protective glass, mounted away from direct sunlight and areas subject to fluctuating humidity.
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