Zoology Crabs 1805-12 - Description De l'Egypte Antique Large Engraved Plate

Description

Beautiful copper engraved plate, on large Arches paper, representing Crustaceans - Crabs - al'sides, potamons ou crabes -fluviatiles, engraved by Lambert and Boquet, from a drawing by Marie Jules C'sar Lelorgne de Savigny (1777-1851), French zoologist.

Zoologie. Crustac's Plate 4.

CRABES-ALESIDES POTAMONS ou CRABES FLUVIATILES

Description De l'Egypte, Histoire Naturelle.

Par Savigny Jules-C'sar

Edition 1805-1812.

Dimensions:
22.25" x 29.25" x 1.25" (overall)
16.75" x 23" (image)

19th Century Collection

GrpB 10.5

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Overall condition is very good considering age and use:
- a small amount of discoloration at the bottom right.
- minor waves within the paper.

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Engraving, Glass, Paper, Printmaking Materials, Wood

Details:
Frame Type: Framed
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: France
Art Subjects: Animals

Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Overall condition is very good considering age and use:
- a small amount of discoloration at the bottom right.
- minor waves within the paper.

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

29.25 x 22.25 x 1.25 in

Zoology Crabs 1805-12 - Description De l'Egypte Antique Large Engraved Plate

Lot 0486

Estimate $1,200-$1,990

Oct 17, 2026, 6:01 PM EDT

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$600

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