Bloch, Marcus Elieser. German (1723-1799). Three fish illustrations from "Ichtyologie, ou Histoire Naturelle, Generale et Particuliere des Poissons" [Ichthyology or natural history, general and particular fish]. Berlin: 1785-1797. Hand-colored engraved plates by F.G. Berger, G. Bodenehr, C. Darchow, P. Haas, J.F. Henning, C. Ludwig Schmidt, J.G. Schmidt and others after J.F. Henning, Kruger, and others, some printed in colors and finished by hand, a few heightened in silver and gold. Matted. 20.25" x 16.25". Plate: 14.5" x 7.75" ++ Plate 185: Scorpaena Antennata.. ++ Plate 350: Lonchurus Barbatus. ++ Plate 401: Polynemus Decadactylus.
Provenance: From the collection of Jim Willis.
Condition: Near fine condition. Scattered toning. Lovely coloration.

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