Martinet & Buffon - Woodpecker. 117 - 1765 Hand-colored Engraving

Description: Woodpecker ----- Author: Francois Nicolas Martinet & Georges Louis Leclerc Comte de Buffon Work: Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux Date: 1765-1780 Print Style: Originally Hand-colored Engraving Paper Size: ~ 9" by 12 1/8" General Condition: The work is in good to very good condition overall. There is occasionally a couple tiny worm holes to the image area. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.---- Information about the work: This magnificent, copperplate engraving featured here displays remarkable, original hand-coloring. It is from Francois Martinet's work with Buffon Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux. The work was published between 1765 and 1780 by Edme Louis Daubenton in France. Each plate features a delicate yellow border, which many believe led to the development of French matting. Each plate is on fine chain-linked, watermarked paper. Martinet was a prominent ornithological artist of the 1700s. He work closely with Count Georges-Louis Leclerc du Buffon on Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux. The work is considered one of the most influential bird books of all time. Martinet also created work for Marmontel, Voltaire, and Philidor. ----- Guarantee: This print is an original antique print and not a modern reproduction. I guarantee this print to be authentic. Due to its age, some imperfections can be expected. Please view the detailed photo(s) below carefully. Shipping is via USPS or FedEx and all shipments are insured. If other arrangements need to be made, please contact me.

Price: 195 USD

Location: Franklin, Tennessee

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