Engraved birds plate (etching) cut off from an old Italian ornithology book after Buffon illustrated by Italian engravers and published around 1820. Beautifully detailed original hand colouring. Throughout the XIXth century edtions of the famous Histoire naturelle from Buffon were published in various languages and colored and engraved by various local artists.

This authentic engraved bird plate is hand coloured and printed on period paper which shows signs of age, but still retains its flexibility and soundness. Margins have been irregularly cut but the plate retains its original framing line. Colours are still vivid. This printed plate is an interesting original artifact from an era long past. 

The birds depicted are the following (Tavola 59):

  1. L’Allodola
  2. La Tottovilla
  3. L’Allodola Mattolina

Old plates are highly decorative and make a very original and sophisticated gift. Would look gorgeous when framed.

This wood (or copper) engraved bird plate is more than one century old, so some signs of aging should be expected: some minimal age related toning and some light spotting. A piece of the old original paper has been added on the left for ease of framing. Still, it is rather well preserved given the age.

Dimensions:

Inside frame 9,5 x 16,5 cm; overall surface 12 x 22,2 cm

État/Condition:

 

In fair condition, lightly age-toned, light scattered spotting. Overall in fair condition and worth framing. Look carefully at the pictures and read description above.

 

 

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Antique original hand-colored bird engraved plate

  • Product Code: A0716
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  • 23.00$

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Tags: ornithology, natural history, book plates, bird plates, bird prints, birds etchings, buffon book etchings, incisione 1800 buffon uccelli ornitologia