Set of Five French Hand Coloured Engravings of Monkeys

18th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is a superb collection of hand coloured 18th century French engravings after Jacque de Seve (fl.1742 - 1788) depicting five different species of monkey in their natural habitat. Jacque de Seve (fl. 1742 to 1788) was a French illustrator who was commissioned by George Louis Leclerc, Compte de Buffon to provide illustrations for 'Histoire Naturelle, Generale et Particulaire (1749-1778, 36 volumes). They were engraved by Louis Le Grand.

The engravings are all in excellent order with good depth of colour and no foxing. A particularly nice feature of this set is that they are beautifully framed, and the corners of the mounts and inner slips have attractive marbling to them. These measure 43 cms by 38 cms.

UK insured delivery is £15

Physical Dimensions

Height

43cm (16.93")

Width

38cm (14.96")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA621305

Dealers Notes

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Description

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1742 to 1788) was a French illustrator who was commissioned by George Louis Leclerc, Compte de Buffon to provide illustrations for 'Histoire Naturelle, Generale et Particulaire (1749-1778, 36 volumes).

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They were engraved by Louis Le Grand.

fig 1. Set of Five French Hand Coloured Engravings of Monkeys

The engravings are all in excellent order with good depth of colour and no foxing. A particularly nice feature of this set is that they are beautifully framed, and the corners of the mounts and inner slips have attractive marbling to them. These measure 43 cms by 38 cms.

UK insured delivery is £15