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Set of Four Selby Duck Engravings

About the Item

Set of four Selby duck engravings. Original engravings from Selby’s British Ornithology illustrations of “Water Birds” by Prideaux John Selby, English ornithologist, botanist and illustrator (1788- 1867) circa 1833. Four plates including Gooseander, Scaup, Gadwall and Eider in matte black and gold frames with parchment matting. England, second quarter 19th century. All frames:  29 1/2" W x 24 1/4" H x 1/2” D Eider sight:  21 3/4" W x 16” H Scaup sight:  19 1/2" W x 15” H Gadwall:  22" W x 16” H Gooseander:  22 1/4" x 17 3/4” H
  • Creator:
    P J Selby (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24.25 in (61.6 cm)Width: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1084245431612

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