Description
Hand colored engravings of moths and butterflies from "Beschouwing der wonderen Gods in de Minstgeachtte Schepzelen of Nederlandsche Insecten" or "Consideration of the Miracles of God in the Least Esteemed Creatures or Dutch Insects."
Published in 1762 by Jan Christian Sepp (1739-1811).
Four generations of the Sepp family, publishers and artists were naturalists or entomologists. The Sepp company became famous for the numerous large natural history collections of plates that appeared between 1768 and 1860. They published translations from English, French and German authors on natural history, prints by Petrus Camper, an anatomist, but also some religious songs. Pieter Cramer and Caspar Stoll, also entomologists, had their works published by Sepp.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Overall good antique condition.
Origin:
Netherlands
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, Watercolor
Details:
Frame Type: Unframed
Art Subjects: Animals, Botanic
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Netherlands
Published in 1762 by Jan Christian Sepp (1739-1811).
Four generations of the Sepp family, publishers and artists were naturalists or entomologists. The Sepp company became famous for the numerous large natural history collections of plates that appeared between 1768 and 1860. They published translations from English, French and German authors on natural history, prints by Petrus Camper, an anatomist, but also some religious songs. Pieter Cramer and Caspar Stoll, also entomologists, had their works published by Sepp.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Overall good antique condition.
Origin:
Netherlands
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, Watercolor
Details:
Frame Type: Unframed
Art Subjects: Animals, Botanic
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Netherlands
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Overall good antique condition.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
8 x 6.25 x 0.1 in
1762 Antique Dutch Moth Engraving
Estimate $40-$80
Starting Bid
$20
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