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A Superb Set of 4 Ornithological Engravings by Buffon
Hobson May Collection
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A Superb Set of 4 Ornithological Engravings by Buffon

18th century
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A very unusual set of 18th Century copper plate engravings by Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon. This set of engravings are a studies of beaks and reflect Buffon's interest in natural history. Superbly drawn, each one is printed onto handmade Whatman paper and hand coloured in the subtle palette of the 18th Century. The set is in excellent condition. They have been expertly framed with a deep inner slip framing the image in a subtle antique gold. The high quality outer frame has been chosen for its timeless quality. A superb set of 18th Century engravings that would please the historian, ornithologist, print collector and interior designer.

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
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SA456281
Dealers Internal Reference
W292
Description
A very unusual set of 18th Century copper plate engravings by Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon. This set of engravings are a studies of beaks and reflect Buffon's interest in natural history.
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Superbly drawn, each one is printed onto handmade Whatman paper and hand coloured in the subtle palette of the 18th Century.
Hobson May Collection

The set is in excellent condition. They have been expertly framed with a deep inner slip framing the image in a subtle antique gold. The high quality outer frame has been chosen for its timeless quality. A superb set of 18th Century engravings that would please the historian, ornithologist, print collector and interior designer.

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
SA456281
Dealers Internal Ref
W292
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
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