Hand-colored antique bird print by Buffon of a parrot-image

Hand-colored antique bird print by Buffon of a parrot

$ 66.0

Type: Print Region of Origin: France Artist: Fremchman Comte de Buffon Time Period Produced: 18th century Seller Notes: “Excellent condition” Production Technique: hand-colored print Style: Realism Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Theme: Animals, Art, Natural History Year of Production: 18th century Culture: European, French Features: 1st Edition, Hand Tinted, Limited Edition Subject: Birds Material: Paper

Description

A hand-colored antique bird print of an adult parrot, showing lower left that De Seve was the artist. From a series of 10 volumes by among others The Comte de Buffon (one of the greatest naturalists of his ag e) Historie Naturelle de Oiseux, published in Paris 1770-1786. This great work came out in later editions, but it's only in the original, "grand-papier" folio edition that its birds and their settings are particularly large and the artistry and coloring superb, the very best of Buffon we think. Here a still unknown parrot, labeled “le Papegai maillé ” and as plate XII, showing on lower left that De Seve was the artist. From the series described above by the Count de Buffon, ca. 7 ¼” x 10” and in excellent condition, with only a small spot at bottom that will be covered by a mat. $125

  1. Beautiful vintage print, mailed in a safe envelope to allow no bending. Seller’s communication was pleasant. Would shop again!

    Florentde3a0

  2. Looks exactly as pictured. Came extremely fast. Packaged with care. Value was exactly right.

    user21867010

  3. Very nice, as described. Seller was easy to work with. Thanks!

    Yasin Mowlavezada

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