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Set of 3 18th Century Hand Coloured Serpent Engravings
Hobson May Collection
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Set of 3 18th Century Hand Coloured Serpent Engravings

18th century
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A superb set 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 trio 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. Further set of engravings 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")
Declaration

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

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Description
A superb set 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. Set of three framed 18th-century hand-coloured engravings depicting various coiled serpents mounted on cream matting within black and gilt frames.
fig 1. Set of 3 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. Set of three framed 18th-century hand-coloured engravings depicting various coiled serpents mounted on cream matting within black and gilt frames.
fig 2. Set of 3 18th Century Hand Coloured Serpent Engravings

This trio 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. Further set of engravings available.

c.1735 -65

Height 25.75" (64.5cm)

Width 19.5" (48.75cm)

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

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1159178
Dealers Internal Ref
DT55
Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
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Decorative furniture and accessories from the 18th to 20th century

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Set of three framed 18th-century hand-coloured engravings depicting various coiled serpents mounted on cream matting within black and gilt frames.
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Archive I Set of three framed 18th-century hand-coloured engravings depicting various coiled serpents mounted on cream matting within black and gilt frames.

Set of 3 18th Century Hand Coloured Serpent Engravings

Archive II Set of three framed 18th-century hand-coloured engravings depicting various coiled serpents mounted on cream matting within black and gilt frames. View II
Archive III Set of three framed 18th-century hand-coloured engravings depicting various coiled serpents mounted on cream matting within black and gilt frames. View III
Archive IV Set of three framed 18th-century hand-coloured engravings depicting various coiled serpents mounted on cream matting within black and gilt frames. View IV
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Set of three framed 18th-century hand-coloured engravings depicting various coiled serpents mounted on cream matting within black and gilt frames.
Set of 3 18th Century Hand Coloured Serpent Engravings
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Set of three framed 18th-century hand-coloured engravings depicting various coiled serpents mounted on cream matting within black and gilt frames.
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During the Enlightenment in the 18th century, natural history engravings were produced to systematically document flora and fauna for scientific publications and private collections.

Illustrations were etched onto copper plates, printed onto handmade rag paper using black ink, and then painted by hand using watercolour washes.

Authentic prints usually show clear plate impression marks along the border, evidence of laid paper, age-related toning or foxing, and visible variations in hand-applied pigment.

Displaying a set as a linear triptych creates symmetry above major furniture pieces such as sideboards, writing desks, or mantelpieces in classical or modern interiors.

Prints should be framed using acid-free mounting boards and UV-filtering glass, kept away from direct sunlight, and placed in environments with controlled humidity.
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