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Saverio COLYMBUS c1770 Hand Colored Bird Etching

Item: Hand-colored Etching: "COLIMBO GIOVANE DELL'ANTIDETTA SPECIE - COLYMBUS SUPERIORIS SPECIEI JUVENIS"
Artist Manetti SaverioYear: c1770

Condition/Details: This beautiful ornithological print is a very rare original ornithological etching with period hand-coloring by Manetti Saverio, an important 18th century nature artist. This work is from the publication "Ornitologia methodice digesta atque iconibus aeneis ad vivum illumitatis ornata, latine et italice...". It is custom matted and framed in burled wood molding. The colors are strong and the paper is in good condition with minimal toning and no visible signs of damage or wear. The plate measures approx. 11"x13.25; the frame measures approx. 18.5"x22". Shipping cost (within the U.S.) for this lot will be: $15.50