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Antique Engraving Pl. 99 Edwards Seligmann C1756 Hand Color Tortoise Gecko

Description: Johann Seligmann created this wonderful folio work featuring the art of both George Edwards and Mark Catesby. Entitled Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Vogel, the rare work features beautiful engravings and original hand coloring. Seligmann re-engraved the plates of both Edwards and Catesby. The work was published by J. J. Fleischmann in Nurmberg between 1749 and 1776. Mark Catesby was a well-known naturalist born in England in 1682. He spent 10 years of his life in the American colonies observing the native species of plants and animals. After returning to England, he dedicated the next 20 years to producing the first English, all-inclusive study of American natural history, Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and Bahama Islands. Catesby was the first to incorporate plant life and birds on the same page. Because Catesby was too poor at the time to hire engravers, he studied under Joseph Goupy, learning to etch plates himself to save money and ensure accuracy. The result is this wonderfully detailed work featuring hundreds of American species, giving the Old World the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the World beyond. Catesby is referred to as 'The Father of American Ornithology' and his Natural History was the first to depict the flora and fauna of the new world. George Edwards was an English draughtsman and proficient ornithologist. He worked as the Librarian tothe Royal College of Physicians which eventually allowed him to pursue publishing his bird studies and drawings. Edward really drove the prominence of bird and animal illustration in his time and thus became known as 'The Father of British Ornithology.' Dimensions ~ 10 3/4" by 17" George Edwards; Johann Seligmann Originally Hand-colored Engraving 1749-1776 The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

Price: 160 USD

Location: Lanexa, Virginia

End Time: 2024-10-23T15:43:06.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15 USD

Product Images

Antique Engraving Pl. 99 Edwards Seligmann C1756 Hand Color Tortoise GeckoAntique Engraving Pl. 99 Edwards Seligmann C1756 Hand Color Tortoise Gecko

Item Specifics

All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Artist: Johann Michael Seligmann

Unit of Sale: Single Piece

Size: Medium

Item Length: Not applicable

Region of Origin: Europe

Framing: Unframed

Height (Centimeters): 38.7 cm

Width (Centimeters): 24.5 cm

Year of Production: 1750

Item Height: 15.2 in

Style: Realism

Features: Plate signed, Unframed

Culture: European

Item Width: 9.6 in

Time Period Produced: 1750-1799

Image Orientation: Portrait

Signed: Yes

Color: Multi-Color

Material: Paper

Original/Licensed Reprint: Original

Subject: Birds, Insects

Type: Antique Print

Medium: Engraving

Theme: Animals

Production Technique: Engraving

Country/Region of Manufacture: Europe

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