Items Similar to Red Breasted Merganser from Illustrations of British Ornithology Pl.58 by Selby
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 8
Prideaux John Selby Red Breasted Merganser from Illustrations of British Ornithology Pl.58 by Selby1821-1856
1821-1856
About the Item
Red Breasted Merganser PL 58 from a rare black and white edition of Prideaux John Selby’s two volume set of 222 engravings “Illustrations of British Ornithology”. These original hand colored signed in the plate engravings are printed on elephant folio paper and watermarked J. Whatman , 1924. Selby, an ornithologist and talented artist drew all the images except for 26 of the plates which were drawn by his brother -in-law, Admiral Mitford, of which this is one. Like his contemporary J.J. Audubon, Selby collected most of his specimens and engraved many of his large folio plates himself. Another interesting fact is that Selby was the only artist in the early 1900’s other than Audubon to depict every bird in its actual size. “Illustrations of British Ornithology” was the first life-sized illustrations of British birds. This engraving has been professionally hand-colored and and is in good condition with some wear on the outside bottom border and is signed in the plate by A. Mitford.
Prideaux John Selby (1788-1867) ornithologist, botanist and natural history artist was born in Northumberland, England to a prominent family. He wrote Illustrations of Ornithology and A History of British Forest-trees (1842). Many of the illustrations in his works were drawn from specimens in his collection. In addition to the above works he contributed to Jardine’s Naturalist’s Library the volumes on the pigeons (1835) and the parrots (1836), the latter illustrated by Edward Lear. He was also one of the editors of the Magazine of Zoology and Botany.
- Creator:Prideaux John Selby (1788 - 1867)
- Creation Year:1821-1856
- Dimensions:Height: 20.25 in (51.44 cm)Width: 25.25 in (64.14 cm)
- Medium:
- Movement & Style:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Gallery Location:Paonia, CO
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU78035453651
About the Seller
4.9
Gold Seller
Premium sellers maintaining a 4.3+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 1978
1stDibs seller since 2017
123 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 4 hours
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Paonia, CO
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllDog and Snipe original signed limited edition etching by Leon Danchin
By Leon Danchin
Located in Paonia, CO
Leon Danchin, born in Lille, France in 1887 began his career as an artist at the age of sixteen when he was accepted by the Salon des Artists in Paris. He eventually became known as ...
Category
20th Century Realist Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
Griffon With Woodcock original signed etching by Leon Danchin
By Leon Danchin
Located in Paonia, CO
Griffon With Woodcock is an original etching by Leon Danchin showing a Griffon in a field pointing at a Woodcock trying to hide in the brush. This color etching is in good conditi...
Category
20th Century Realist Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
Buffaloes original 1968 limited ed. aquatint etching by Julian Trevelyan
By Julian Trevelyan
Located in Paonia, CO
Buffaloes is a signed limited edition ( 13/75 ) aquatint etching by British artist and poet Julian Trevelyan. Several buffaloes and workers are in a field with mountains a...
Category
1960s Expressionist Landscape Prints
Materials
Etching
American Crow 1858 Chromolithograph by J.J. Audubon Plate, Julius Bien Edition
By John James Audubon
Located in Paonia, CO
American Crow by J.J. Audubon from his Birds of America folio shows an adult male crow in a Black Walnut bush with a nest of a Ruby-Throated Hummingbird in a branch below the crow. This original chromolithograph plate no. 226 is in good condition with a repairable water mark in the image on the left side as can be seen in the photos.
The ” Birds of America” by John James...
Category
1850s Naturalistic Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Blue Grosbeak original chromolithograph by J.J. Audubon Bien edition 1860
By John James Audubon
Located in Paonia, CO
Blue Grosbeak is an original chromolithograph from the rare Bien edition 1860 by J.J. Audubon and shows a male and female adult Grosbeak with a young Grosbeak perched on the edge of the nest. This group of colorful birds are seen on a Dogwood cornus florida tree. This print is in good condition. The paper is evenly age toned throughout.
The ” Birds of America” by John James...
Category
1860s Other Art Style Animal Prints
Materials
Lithograph
Irish Setters in the Field original etching by Leon Danchin
By Leon Danchin
Located in Paonia, CO
Irish Setters in the Field is an original etching by Leon Danchin showing two adult Irish Setters in a field pointing to the right.This etching is printed on Arches paper, pencil si...
Category
1930s Other Art Style Animal Prints
Materials
Etching
You May Also Like
Hounds Gentlemen Please by Tom Carr - Engraving 26x31 cm
Located in Geneva, CH
Work on paper
Ed: 63/75
Category
Mid-20th Century Realist Animal Prints
Materials
Engraving
$360 Sale Price
28% Off
Moths in Their Natural Landscape: Antique Hand-colored Engraving by Moses Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored engraving depicting the natural history of Pinkunderwing Moths, Cream Spotted Tyger Moths in their natural botanical environment, which is plate 4 from Moses H...
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
Tortoise-shell Butterfly, Hawk Moth: Antique Hand-colored Engraving by M. Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored antique engraving depicting the natural history of the Tortoise-shell Butterfly and Privet Hawk Moth, which is plate 2 from Moses Harris' publication "The Aure...
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
Moths and a Lady Bug in a Landscape: A Hand-colored Engraving by Moses Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored engraving depicting the natural history of moths and a lady bug, which is plate 22 from Moses Harris' publication "The Aurelian: or Natural History of English Insects; Namely Moths & Butterflies", first published in London in 1766 and this from an 1840 edition. The engraving depicts the natural history developmental stages of the Burnished Brass Moth, the Dark Gothic...
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
Admirable Butterflies, Magpie Moths: A Hand-colored Engraving by Moses Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored antique engraving depicting the natural history of the Admirable Butterfly and the Small Magpie Moth, which is plate 6 from Moses Harris' publication "The Aure...
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
Butterflies & Moths in Nature: An Antique Hand-colored Engraving by Moses Harris
By Moses Harris
Located in Alamo, CA
This is a hand-colored antique engraving depicting the natural history of the the Brown Hairstreak Butterfly, the Larke Skipper Butterfly, the Small Skipper Butterfly, the Scarce Mar...
Category
Mid-19th Century Realist Landscape Prints
Materials
Engraving
