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Pair of Antique Animal Portraits, French, Framed Pictures, Natural Art, Georgian
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Pair of Antique Animal Portraits, French, Framed Pictures, Natural Art, Georgian

18th century
Description

This is a pair of antique animal portraits. A French, framed encyclopaedia engraving, dating to the Georgian period and later, circa 1775.

Fascinating animal studies taken from the Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulière

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Two charming 18th century studies of a Mongoose and Purple-faced Langur respectively

Crafted from original pages, skilfully mounted to present as charming wall decoration

Pictures are individually titled as Mongus and Simia Di Ceylan

Illustrations set within broad card borders and inside tasteful later frames

Dressed to the rear with hanging wire for ease of mounting

This is a delightful pair of antique animal pictures, with appealing 18th century encyclopaedia illustrations, repurposed as charming art pieces. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 53.5cm (21'')

Max Depth: 2cm (.75'')

Max Height: 64cm (25.25'')

Picture Width: 29cm (11.5'')

Picture Height: 38cm (15'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated these Framed Natural History Prints to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188826
Dealers Internal Reference
25773
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Description
This is a pair of antique animal portraits. A French, framed encyclopaedia engraving, dating to the Georgian period and later, circa 1775.

Fascinating animal studies taken from the Histoire Naturelle, Générale et Particulière

fig 1. A pair of French natural history prints depicting a mongoose and a primate, presented in dark wood frames with gilt accents and cream mounts.
fig 1. Pair of Antique Animal Portraits, French, Framed Pictures, Natural Art, Georgian

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Two charming 18th century studies of a Mongoose and Purple-faced Langur respectively

Crafted from original pages, skilfully mounted to present as charming wall decoration

fig 2. A pair of French natural history prints depicting a mongoose and a primate, presented in dark wood frames with gilt accents and cream mounts.
fig 2. Pair of Antique Animal Portraits, French, Framed Pictures, Natural Art, Georgian

Pictures are individually titled as Mongus and Simia Di Ceylan

Illustrations set within broad card borders and inside tasteful later frames

Dressed to the rear with hanging wire for ease of mounting

“
This is a delightful pair of antique animal pictures, with appealing 18th century encyclopaedia illustrations, repurposed as charming art pieces.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 53.5cm (21'')

Max Depth: 2cm (.75'')

Max Height: 64cm (25.25'')

Picture Width: 29cm (11.5'')

Picture Height: 38cm (15'')

Height
64cm (25.20")
Width
53.5cm (21.06")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Framed Natural History Prints to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1188826
Dealers Internal Ref
25773
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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Archive I A pair of French natural history prints depicting a mongoose and a primate, presented in dark wood frames with gilt accents and cream mounts.

Pair of Antique Animal Portraits, French, Framed Pictures, Natural Art, Georgian

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A pair of French natural history prints depicting a mongoose and a primate, presented in dark wood frames with gilt accents and cream mounts.
Pair of Antique Animal Portraits, French, Framed Pictures, Natural Art, Georgian
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A pair of French natural history prints depicting a mongoose and a primate, presented in dark wood frames with gilt accents and cream mounts.
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Natural history prints from this era were copperplate engravings created to document flora and fauna for scientific studies and encyclopedias. They feature detailed illustrations of wildlife, often rendered in naturalistic settings.

Illustrators etched designs onto copper plates, which were inked and pressed onto rag paper. Craftsmen subsequently applied coloured watercolour washes by hand to highlight specific biological details.

Authentic prints feature distinct plate mark impressions around the image margin, chain lines within the handmade paper, and minute variations in brushwork indicative of manual hand-colouring.

Displaying a matching pair above a sideboard, mantelpiece, or in a hallway creates structured symmetry. Combining them with dark wood furniture, brass accents, or botanical displays enhances a traditional aesthetic.

Keep works on paper away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading and foxing. Clean the glass carefully with a dry microfibre cloth, ensuring liquids do not penetrate the frame edges.
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