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Superb Set of Three Ornithological Copper Plate Engravings by Buffon
Hobson May Collection
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Superb Set of Three Ornithological Copper Plate Engravings by Buffon

18th century
Description

A rare set of 18th Century copper plate engravings by Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon. Buffon was born in Burgundy in 1707 and devoted much of his life to the study of natural history. The subjects are superbly drawn and the engravings are printed on original Whatman paper. They are beautifully hand coloured in the subtle palette of the 18th Century. The set is in excellent condition and has been tastefully framed to compliment the prints and to sit in a traditional or modern setting. This outstanding set will please the historian, ornithologist and interior decorator.

c.1780

Overall height: 16" (40.5cm)

Overall width: 13" (33cm)

Image size: 6" x 3.5" (15.25cm x 9cm)

Physical Dimensions
Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Hobson May Collection has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA443684
Dealers Internal Reference
W277
Description
A rare set of 18th Century copper plate engravings by Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon. Buffon was born in Burgundy in 1707 and devoted much of his life to the study of natural history. The subjects are superbly drawn and the engravings are printed on original Whatman paper. They are beautifully hand coloured in the subtle palette of the 18th Century.
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The set is in excellent condition and has been tastefully framed to compliment the prints and to sit in a traditional or modern setting.
Hobson May Collection

This outstanding set will please the historian, ornithologist and interior decorator.

c.1780

Overall height: 16" (40.5cm)

Overall width: 13" (33cm)

Image size: 6" x 3.5" (15.25cm x 9cm)

Height
40cm (15.75")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Hobson May Collection has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA443684
Dealers Internal Ref
W277
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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Hobson May Collection

Hobson May Collection
Telephone 07768 304056 or 0771 386 0021
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Hobson May Collection
Hobson May Collection
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Location: Cheshire, United Kingdom
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Superb Set of Three Ornithological Copper Plate Engravings by Buffon
Superb Set of Three Ornithological Copper Plate Engravings by Buffon
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Superb Set of Three Ornithological Copper Plate Engravings by Buffon
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