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Vulture, Bird of Prey, Nicolas Robert, Folio Etching

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Vultur, Vautour Nicolas Robert (18 April 1614 – 25 March 1685) Issued in the scarce work: Diverses oyseaux dessignées et gravées d'apres le naturel. Paris, F. Pilly, (1673). Measures: Sheet: 36.5 x 24 cm Nissen, IVB 787; Ronsil 2599; see Bradley Martin 1837. Rare first edition of this splendid series of 31 engravings of birds by Nicolas Robert. Fine impression. Nicolas Robert (18 April 1614 – 25 March 1685) was a French miniaturist and engraver. He was born in Langres and died in Paris.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.38 in (36.5 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1780-1789
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1777
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Norwich, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7031231389252
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