The Antiques Hound has dated these 18th Century Hippo Prints to the 18th Century.
Artist: Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707-1788).
Copperplate engraving with hand colouring on laid, watermarked paper.
This delightful pair of hippo are vibrantly hand coloured and are depicted smiling – a human trait often attributed by 18th and 19th century naturalists to the subjects in their illustrations!
Mounted in off-white with a bespoke gilt wooden reeded frame. Supplied glazed and ready to hang.
Dimensions 31cm x 24cm each.
Please note: these are originals not prints or reproductions.
The Antiques Hound has dated these 18th Century Hippo Prints to the 18th Century.
Dealing in compact georgian and later furniture and original paintings
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the The Antiques Hound Profile Page
A Pair of Rare 18th Century Engravings of Hippo by Buffon
