Offered is a pair of copperplate engravings on chain-linked paper. The engravings are from Mathurin Jacques
work entitled Ornithologie ou Methode, published in Paris by Jean-Baptiste Bauche in 1760. The images are drawn and engraved by Francois Martinet.

The first engraving Tom. V. Pl. XII depicts a Perdrix-de-mer (sea partridge) and a Rare d'eau (water Rail). The next engraving, Pl. IV, depicts four varieties of Tanager birds.

sight (each) 9 by 11 1/2 inches
frame 19 1/4 by 21 1/8 inches


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Both engravings are in good condition. There are a couple of small foxing spots on the Tanager engraving. They are matted under 8-ply conservation grade matting and framed with UV filtering conservation-grade glass.

Origin:
France

Materials & Techniques:
Engraving

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

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Both engravings are in good condition. There are a couple of small foxing spots on the Tanager engraving. They are matted under 8-ply conservation grade matting and framed with UV filtering conservation-grade glass.