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Prideaux John Selby (1788-1867) - Early 20th Century Engraving, Manx s Petrel

20th Century

$437
£335.02
€383.35
CA$617.58
A$671.28
CHF 359.35
MX$8,114.27
NOK 4,528.50
SEK 4,176.45
DKK 2,863.03

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.
  • Creation Year:
    20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.1 in (48.5 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 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: sq4491stDibs: LU881316445692

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