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Antique Bird Print of a Treecreeper and Wryneck by Buffon, 1839

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Antique bird print titled 'Le Pic-Grimpereau, Le Torcol'. Old bird print of a treecreeper and a wryneck. This print originates from 'Oeuvres completes de Buffon, avec des extraits de Daubenton et la classification de Cuvier'. Artists and Engravers: Author: Georges-Louis Le Clerc, Comte de Buffon (September 7, 1707 - April 16, 1788). French naturalist, mathematician, biologist, cosmologist and author. Buffon's views influenced the next two generations of naturalists, including Jean-Baptiste Lamarck and Charles Darwin. Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: 1839 Overall size: 17 x 25.5 cm. Image size: 11 x 21 cm. We also offer thousands of antique prints covering fields of interest as diverse as architecture, natural history, religion, ethnology and many more. Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.04 in (25.5 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 0 in (0.01 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1839
  • Condition:
    Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-037861stDibs: LU3054326402612

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