This is a special-edition facsimile of the Violet Sabrewing or Campylopterus Delattrei (Plate 45) from Volume II of A Monograph of the Trochilidae or Family of Humming-Birds by John Gould, originally published in 1861. This edition was printed by Hill House Publishers in 1990.

Hill House was awarded the right to create the facsimile using the original works held by the library of London's Natural History Museum. Each print was made using the traditional process of plates, ensuring the accuracy of the copy, right down to the blemishes and spots on the originals. These are truly remarkable copies and are said to be indistinguishable from the originals when viewed behind glass.

Notes: Limited edition

Presented in a traditional museum-style deep black wood frame with a wide antique gold lip moulding. Finished with an archival cream mat to selected to complement the warm tones of the artwork, and protected with lightweight UV-protective acrylic glazing.

Artwork Imperial Folio: 22" x 15"
Frame Outside Dimensions: 20.125" x 26.125"


Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Print is from 1990 Hill House Edition, perfect condition. Framing is new, in perfect condition

Origin:
United Kingdom

Materials & Techniques:
Gold-Plate, Paper, Wood

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Unknown; Some Imperfections; Print is from 1990 Hill House Edition, perfect condition. Framing is new, in perfect condition