Whales & Narwhal Original Print by Buffon, 1774

Description

Original engraving featuring the North Atlantic right whale, sperm whale and the narwhal. By Benard, after a drawing by Martinet from the Histoire Naturelle by Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, a French naturalist, mathematician, and cosmologist. Unframed. Dimensions: 14.75 x 9.75". Very ood condition.

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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Very good condition

Dimensions:
Height: 14.75 in.
Width: 9.75 in.
Depth: 1 in.

Category: Original Prints
Origin: France
Materials: Engraving

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Very good condition

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Whales & Narwhal Original Print by Buffon, 1774

Lot 0407

Estimate $210-$640

May 31, 2026, 5:41 PM EDT

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