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Original Antique Bird Print of African and Asian Vultures, c.1800
About the Item
Antique bird print of African and Asian vultures. This print originates from 'Bilderbuch fur Kinder' by F.J. Bertuch. Friedrich Johann Bertuch (1747-1822) was a German publisher and man of arts most famous for his 12-volume encyclopedia for children illustrated with 1,200 engraved plates on natural history, science, costume, mythology, etc., published from 1790-1830.
Title: Hand-colored 18th-century engraving of vultures – Birds Plate LXIX, c. 1770
Description: This hand-colored antique engraving, titled "Vögel LXIX / Oiseaux LXIX / Birds LXIX / Uccelli LXIX", dates from around 1770 and features five scientifically illustrated species of vultures and large birds of prey. It is Plate LXIX from a multilingual natural history work, likely part of an 18th-century zoological encyclopedia such as Friedrich Justin Bertuch’s "Bilderbuch für Kinder" or a similar publication that used Latin, German, French, English, and Italian labels.
Each bird is labeled by figure number and represents different species:
Fig. 1 (center) depicts a large vulture, possibly a California or Andean condor, with a bare head and strong curved beak.
Fig. 2 and Fig. 5 (left and right) show two types of Old World vultures, both with featherless necks and ruffled collars.
Fig. 3 (bottom right) may represent the Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus), with its pale plumage and sharp beak.
Fig. 4 (top right) features a darker bird with reddish markings, possibly a lammergeier or related species.
The illustration is finely engraved, with detailed linework and delicate hand-applied watercolor. Each bird stands on a simple patch of green ground, set against an unadorned background to emphasize the plumage and form.
Such engravings were typical of Enlightenment-era efforts to document the natural world. They were designed to educate and inspire curiosity, and are now prized for their artistic and historical value.
Condition report :
Good condition. Clean surface, vibrant hand-coloring. Minor edge wear and light creases in the lower area. No visible tears or staining.
Framing suggestion:
Frame with an off-white archival mat and a simple dark wood or black frame. A float mount is recommended to display the plate titles clearly and preserve the full sheet.
- Dimensions:Height: 9.45 in (24 cm)Width: 7.49 in (19 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:c.1800
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Good condition. Clean surface, vibrant hand-coloring. Minor edge wear and light creases in the lower area. No visible tears or staining.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-12902-541stDibs: LU3054331088792
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