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Set of 8 Ornithological 18th Century Engravings by Buffon
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Set of 8 Ornithological 18th Century Engravings by Buffon

18th century
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A rare set of 18th Century ornithological copper plate engravings by Georges-Louis Buffon, Comte de Buffon. Buffon dedicated much of his life to the study of natural history, this set of engravings are superbly drawn and hand coloured. They are printed on original handmade Whatman paper and are in excellent condition. The set have been expertly framed with an inner slip in a subtle gold, framing the image within the mount. The frames are very high quality and have been selected to work with a traditional or modern interior. This is an outstanding set of 18th Century engravings that would please collector, historian, ornithologist and interior decorator.

c.1780

Overall height: 16" (40.5cm)

Overall width: 13" (33cm)

Height of image: 6" (15.25cm)

Width of image: 3.5" (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
Sellingantiques Reference
SA449000
Dealers Internal Reference
W278
Description
A rare set of 18th Century ornithological copper plate engravings by Georges-Louis Buffon, Comte de Buffon.
Buffon dedicated much of his life to the study of natural history, this set of engravings are superbly drawn and hand coloured.
Hobson May Collection

They are printed on original handmade Whatman paper and are in excellent condition. The set have been expertly framed with an inner slip in a subtle gold, framing the image within the mount. The frames are very high quality and have been selected to work with a traditional or modern interior. This is an outstanding set of 18th Century engravings that would please collector, historian, ornithologist and interior decorator.

c.1780

Overall height: 16" (40.5cm)

Overall width: 13" (33cm)

Height of image: 6" (15.25cm)

Width of image: 3.5" (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
SA449000
Dealers Internal Ref
W278
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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Set of 8 Ornithological 18th Century  Engravings by Buffon
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