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Prideaux John Selby (1788-1867) - Early 20th Century Engraving, Arctic Skua

20th Century

$495
£375.15
€430.27
CA$691.61
A$754.51
CHF 400.18
MX$9,090.12
NOK 5,079.01
SEK 4,649.97
DKK 3,213.46

About the Item

A delightful ornithological study by the artist Prideaux John Selby (1788-1867). This artwork is an early 20th-century restrike of a mid-19th-century engraving. Signed in plate to the lower left. Smartly presented in a painted black frame. On paper. Image size: 29 x 41cm.
  • Creator:
    John Selby Prideaux (1788 - 1867, English)
  • Creation Year:
    20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.28 in (51.5 cm)Width: 24.41 in (62 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    The condition is typical for a picture of this age, including some discolouration and foxing. Some wear to the frame.
  • Gallery Location:
    Corsham, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: nq6861stDibs: LU881317252952

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