1860s Hand-Colored Duck Lithograph From John Gould's "Birds of Great Britain"

Description

Original hand-colored ornithological lithograph, circa 1860s from John Gould's "Birds of Great Britain"

Lower margins of marked "J. Gould & H.C. Richter Del et Lith." and "Walter; Imp."

This image, is one of his most famous and is still reproduced. This beautiful duck or pochard, is better know by its scientific name, Nyroca Ferina which is printed below. 21 1/2 x 15 1/2. Unframed.

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Some foxing and discoloration as shown in photos and some evidence of prior mounting on reverse.

Dimensions:
Height: 15.5 in.
Width: 21.5 in.
Depth: 0.1 in.

Category: Original Prints
Origin: United Kingdom
Materials: Lithograph

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Some foxing and discoloration as shown in photos and some evidence of prior mounting on reverse.

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1860s Hand-Colored Duck Lithograph From John Gould's "Birds of Great Britain"

Lot 0394

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