Slades Antiques

Description

Artist - The artist is not stated but we believe the engraving to be from the book Nederlandsche Vogelen, which was illustrated by Jan Christiaan Sepp (1739-1811)

Title - Palumbi Nidus et Ova (Pigeon Nest and Eggs)

Details - Antique engraving from the late eighteenth or early nineteenth century. We believe it to be a plate from the book Nederlandsche Vogelen by Cornelius Nozeman and Martinus Houttuyn, and illustrated by Jan Christiaan Sepp. The book was published in five instalments between 1770 and 1829. Hand-coloured. Mounted, glazed and framed in a more modern gilt frame.

Condition - Overall in good condition. The paper is tanned with age and the colours are a little faded. The paper is a little wavy with some creasing. The frame has some scuffing, knocking, chipping and wear.

The approx. measurements are as follows:
Image Size - 42cm by 27cm
Frame - 65cm by 50.5cm, 2cm deep.
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