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Four Framed Early 19th Century Large Folio Engravings of Lizards, Snakes & Bats

$2,850per set
£2,188.68per set
€2,508.20per set
CA$4,012.10per set
A$4,494.43per set
CHF 2,337.66per set
MX$54,822.82per set
NOK 29,761.58per set
SEK 28,063.04per set
DKK 18,720.50per set

About the Item

This set of four engravings in detail with compendium landscape details and related prey animals are done in steel engraved plates and come from the first quarter of the 19th century. Used as reference and educational material showing the great Expansion of the natural world. These works not only include the obvious visual image of the animal but show scale and related material of interest in an overview. Artistically produced with drama and visual appeal these works would have been not for just scientific study but for men of learning and the libraries of landed and educated men to show a well rounded and complete understanding of the planet and its inhabitants. The frames are good old examples of hand carved, bleached deal wood and with water gilded inner liners also have french hand colored mattes creating a total package of old world Gothic drama. These come from the estate of noted collectors of such material Arthur and Teddy Edelman. Having created an entire wall of design in their home this large set would do likewise in any client's home. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement, particularly sections 9,13,15,18,19 and 27
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1820
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU811313032442

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