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Vibrant 1805 Handcolored Engraving of Tropical Birds from Bertuch s Bilderbuch
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Vibrant 1805 Handcolored Engraving of Tropical Birds from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch für Kinder
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Early 1800s Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

Goliath Bird-Eating Spider and Scorpions: Hand-Colored Engraving, 1792
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: Goliath Bird-Eating Spider and Scorpions: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's "Bilderbuch
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1790s Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

Madame Pauline Knipp Engraving of A Bird, Colombi-Galline Goura
Located in Downingtown, PA
Madame Pauline Knipp Engraving of A Pigeon, From Les pigeons par Madame Knip, ne´e Pauline de
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Early 19th Century French Regency Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

Large Picture containing Six Different Engravings of Grouping of Birds
By Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon
Located in Downingtown, PA
ornithological plates, each a complete engraving showcasing a grouping of exotic and native bird species. Each
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1780s French Georgian Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

George Edwards: 18th Century Engravings of Ducks And Wading Birds
By George Edwards
Located in Richmond, GB
George Edwards: ""A History of Uncommon Birds"", 1749-1761. A prominent English naturalist and
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18th Century Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor

George Edwards: 18th Century Engravings of Ducks And Wading Birds
By George Edwards
Located in Richmond, GB
George Edwards: ""A History of Uncommon Birds"", 1749-1761. A prominent English naturalist and
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18th Century Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor

George Edwards: 18th Century Engravings of Ducks And Wading Birds
By George Edwards
Located in Richmond, GB
George Edwards: ""A History of Uncommon Birds"", 1749-1761. A prominent English naturalist and
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18th Century Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor

George Edwards: 18th Century Engravings of Ducks And Wading Birds
By George Edwards
Located in Richmond, GB
George Edwards: ""A History of Uncommon Birds"", 1749-1761. A prominent English naturalist and
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18th Century Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor

George Edwards: 18th Century Engravings of Ducks And Wading Birds
By George Edwards
Located in Richmond, GB
George Edwards: ""A History of Uncommon Birds"", 1749-1761. A prominent English naturalist and
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18th Century Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor

George Edwards: 18th Century Engravings of Ducks And Wading Birds
By George Edwards
Located in Richmond, GB
George Edwards: ""A History of Uncommon Birds"", 1749-1761. A prominent English naturalist and
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18th Century Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor

George Edwards: 18th Century Engravings of Ducks And Wading Birds
By George Edwards
Located in Richmond, GB
George Edwards: ""A History of Uncommon Birds"", 1749-1761. A prominent English naturalist and
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18th Century Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor

George Edwards: 18th Century Engravings of Ducks And Wading Birds
By George Edwards
Located in Richmond, GB
George Edwards: ""A History of Uncommon Birds"", 1749-1761. A prominent English naturalist and
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18th Century Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor

George Edwards: 18th Century Engravings of Ducks And Wading Birds
By George Edwards
Located in Richmond, GB
George Edwards: ""A History of Uncommon Birds"", 1749-1761. A prominent English naturalist and
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18th Century Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor

George Edwards: 18th Century Engravings of Ducks And Wading Birds
By George Edwards
Located in Richmond, GB
George Edwards: ""A History of Uncommon Birds"", 1749-1761. A prominent English naturalist and
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18th Century Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor

George Edwards: 18th Century Engravings of Ducks And Wading Birds
By George Edwards
Located in Richmond, GB
George Edwards: ""A History of Uncommon Birds"", 1749-1761. A prominent English naturalist and
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18th Century Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor

George Edwards: 18th Century Engravings of Ducks And Wading Birds
By George Edwards
Located in Richmond, GB
George Edwards: ""A History of Uncommon Birds"", 1749-1761. A prominent English naturalist and
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18th Century Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor

George Edwards: 18th Century Engravings of Ducks And Wading Birds
By George Edwards
Located in Richmond, GB
George Edwards: ""A History of Uncommon Birds"", 1749-1761. A prominent English naturalist and
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18th Century Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor

George Edwards: 18th Century Engravings of Ducks And Wading Birds
By George Edwards
Located in Richmond, GB
George Edwards: ""A History of Uncommon Birds"", 1749-1761. A prominent English naturalist and
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18th Century Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor

Hand-Colored Engraving of European Exotic Birds from Histoire Naturelle, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
engraving emphasize its fine feather texture. 2. Fig. 2: Le Junco (Dark-eyed Junco): - This bird refers
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1790s Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

Hand-Colored Engraving of Exotic Tropical Birds from Histoire Naturelle, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
the back, the bird in the engraving displays a detailed and colorful appearance, with subtle hints of
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1790s Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

Hand-Colored Engraving of Diverse Bird Species from Histoire Naturelle, 1790
Located in Langweer, NL
its ability to mimic human speech. The engraving captures the bird's sleek body and characteristic
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1790s Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

The Kite, Bird of Prey, Antique Wood Engraving, circa 1860
Located in Langweer, NL
This natural history print, an excerpt from "Plates Illustrative of Natural History" by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, offers a fascinating blend of scientific explor...
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1860s Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

Engraving of Butterflies, Birds of Paradise, Horned Screamer, Pangolin, ca.1800
Located in Langweer, NL
, showing the patterns on their wings. 2. Birds: - The top bird, labeled "Birds of Paradise," is
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Early 1800s British Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

Set of Twelve 18th Century Engravings of Ducks And Wading Birds
By George Edwards
Located in Richmond, GB
George Edwards: ""A History of Uncommon Birds"", 1749-1761. A prominent English naturalist and
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18th Century Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor, Etching

Bird’s-Eye View of Charleston, South Carolina – Panoramic City Engraving, 19th C
Located in Langweer, NL
Bird’s-Eye View of Charleston, South Carolina – Panoramic City Engraving, 19th C. This impressive
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1860s French Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

The Lesser Grey Shrike Bird in a Hand-Colored Engraving, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
. The text on the engraving is in three different languages, each providing the name for the bird
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1740s German Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

Rich Bright, Hand-Colored, Rare Copper Engraving of Four Birds (1792).
Located in Langweer, NL
An authentic perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of four birds, on parchment
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Late 18th Century French Antique Bird Engravings

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Parchment Paper

Authentic, Brightly Hand-Colored, Rare Copper Engraving of Four Birds (1792)
Located in Langweer, NL
An authentic perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of four birds, on parchment
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Late 18th Century French Antique Bird Engravings

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Parchment Paper

Bird Catching from Below, Scotland, aquatint engraving field sport print, 1813
By Samuel Howitt
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
'Bird Catching from Below' Colour aquatint by Mathew Dubourg (1786-1838) after John Heavenside
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Early 19th Century Naturalistic Antique Bird Engravings

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Aquatint

Majestic Scavengers: Hand-Colored Engraving of Vultures and Birds of Prey, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Majestic Scavengers: Hand-Colored 19th-Century Engraving of Vultures and Birds of Prey from
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Early 1800s Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

Six Hand Colored Engravings of Birds in New Frames Matting. By Martinet.
Located in Washington, DC
Ten hand colored engravings of birds in new frames and matting sold individually. François Nicolas
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Bird Engravings

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Engraving of the Bill and Bones of an Ibis Bird, 1773
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Ibis, op een Sardonix (..)'. Old bird print depicting the bill and bones of
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18th Century Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

Bird s Eye View of Glascow 1888 original wood engraving from The Graphic
Located in Paonia, CO
Bird’s Eye View of Glascow original 1888 wood engraving is from The Graphic by H.W. Brewer who
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1880s Realist Antique Bird Engravings

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Woodcut

Original Antique Engraving of Various Birds of Prey, like Eagles Harrier, 1657
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print, titled: 'Haliaetus Adler (…).' - This plate shows various birds of prey; Haliaetus
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1650s Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

Birds of Prey: Hand-Colored Engraving of Raptors, Published in 1805 by Bertuch
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Birds of Prey: Hand-Colored Engraving of Raptors from a 19th-Century Natural History
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Early 1800s Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

Original Old Engraving, Bird s Eye View of Cangoxuma (Kagoshima) in Japan, 1669
Located in Langweer, NL
Rare Antique print, titled: 'Cangoxuma.' A stunning bird's eye view of the coastal city
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1660s Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

Bird s-Eye Plan of Jerusalem in Israël, a Rare Original Engraving, 1750
Located in Langweer, NL
Bergen en Dalen (..).' Bird's-eye plan of Jerusalem in Israel. This map shows the most important
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18th Century Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

Bird’s-Eye View of Naples – Engraving by Matthäus Merian the Elder c.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Bird’s-Eye View of Naples – Engraving by Matthäus Merian the Elder c.1650 This antique print
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1650s Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

Bird’s-Eye View of Genoa – Engraving by Matthäus Merian the Elder c.1650
Located in Langweer, NL
Bird’s-Eye View of Genoa – Engraving by Matthäus Merian the Elder c.1650 This finely detailed
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Mid-17th Century Swiss Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

Engraving of The American Tit Bird with Yellow Throat in Old Handcoloring, 1749
Located in Langweer, NL
Seligmann's collections, which were based on George Edwards's natural history studies. The bird depicted in
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1740s German Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

Bird and Beetle - Etching and watercolor (Natural History of Birds, 1741)
By George Edwards
Located in Paris, IDF
George EDWARDS Bird and beetle ('The Gowry Bird') Original engraving, enhanced with watercolor
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1740s Academic Antique Bird Engravings

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Engraving, Watercolor

The Red Bird of Surinam by J.M. Seligmann, Hand-Colored Engraving, 18th Century
Located in Langweer, NL
This vibrant hand-colored engraving, titled "Garrulus ruber, Surinamensis" (The Red Bird of Surinam
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1770s Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

Antique Engravings, One Sheet with 3 Bird s Eye Plans of Rhodes, Greece, 1677
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map, titled: 'Afbeelding der Oude Stad Rhodus (…).' - Sheet with 3 bird's eye plans of
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17th Century Dutch Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

Antique Engraving of a Bird s-Eye Plan of Nagapattinam or Negapatam, India, 1672
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique map titled 'Negapatam.' Bird's-eye plan of Nagapattinam or Negapatam, India. This map
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1670s Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

Old Engraving of A Panoramic Bird s Eye View of Miaco Kyoto , Japan, 1669
Located in Langweer, NL
Description: Antique print, titled: 'Miako.' - A panaromic bird's eye view of Miaco (Kyoto
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1660s Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

VOC Fort Nassau at Banda of The Spice Islands, Bird’s-eye View Engraving, c.1740
Located in Langweer, NL
Fort Nassau at Banda, bird’s-eye view engraving by Van der Schley, c. 1735–1747 This finely
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1740s Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

Pair of De Bry Engravings of Birds, Fish Sea Plants en Route to India, c.1598
Located in Langweer, NL
Pair of De Bry Engravings of Birds, Fish, and Sea Plants Observed en Route to India, c.1598 A
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16th Century Dutch Antique Bird Engravings

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Paper

Cartusia Bruxellensis Monastery in Brussels: A 17th C. Hand-colored Engraving
By Lucas Vorsterman the Younger
Located in Alamo, CA
. In the 17th century, Brussels was within the Duchy of Brabant. This engraving depicts a bird's-eye
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Mid-17th Century Old Masters Antique Bird Engravings

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Engraving

Tropic Bird /// Ornithology John James Audubon Florida Keys Ocean Beach Seascape
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
engraver. The portfolio of Birds of America, consisting of 435 hand-colored engravings, took twelve years
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1830s Victorian Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor, Engraving, Aquatint, Intaglio

Sparrowhawk /// Antique Ornithology Bird Saverio Manetti Italian Watercolor Art
By Saverio Manetti
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
: Storia Naturale Degli Uccelli (The Natural History of Birds) Year: 1767-1776 Medium: Original Hand
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1760s Old Masters Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor, Laid Paper, Engraving, Intaglio

Le Millouinan /// Ornithology Martinet Bird Animal Art Duck Natural History
By François Nicolas Martinet
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
-1786 Medium: Original Hand-Colored Engraving on laid paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer: Imprimerie
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1770s Old Masters Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor, Laid Paper, Engraving, Intaglio

Eared Grebe /// John James Audubon Ornithology Havell Edition Bird Animal Art
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
. 81) Portfolio: The Birds of America, Havell Edition Year: 1838 Medium: Original Hand-Colored
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1830s Victorian Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor, Engraving, Aquatint, Intaglio

Ardea, Nycticorax (Black-crowned Night Heron) /// Dutch Ornithology Bird Animal
By Cornelius Nozeman
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
)" (Plate 78) Portfolio: Nederlandsche Vogelen (Dutch Birds) Year: 1770-1829 Medium: Original Hand-Colored
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1770s Old Masters Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor, Laid Paper, Engraving, Intaglio

A Group of Four engraved and hand-coloured Birds Nests.
By Cornelis Nozeman and Jan Christiaan Sepp
Located in London, London
NOZEMAN, Cornelius and Jan Christian SEPP. A Group of Four Birds Nests: NIDUS ARDEAE, Nycticoracis
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1770s Naturalistic Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor, Engraving

Larus, Cinereus (European Herring Gull) /// Dutch Ornithology Bird Animal Print
By Cornelius Nozeman
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
)" (Plate 101) Portfolio: Nederlandsche Vogelen (Dutch Birds) Year: 1770-1829 Medium: Original Hand-Colored
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1770s Old Masters Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor, Engraving, Intaglio, Laid Paper

Le Harle Femell (The Female Merganser) /// Ornithology Martinet Bird Animal Art
By François Nicolas Martinet
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
) lower left Year: 1770-1786 Medium: Original Hand-Colored Engraving on laid paper Limited edition
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1770s Old Masters Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor, Laid Paper, Engraving, Intaglio

Canard de Miclon (Old Squaw) /// Ornithology Martinet Bird Animal Art Duck
By François Nicolas Martinet
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Year: 1770-1786 Medium: Original Hand-Colored Engraving on laid paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer
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1770s Old Masters Antique Bird Engravings

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Watercolor, Laid Paper, Engraving, Intaglio

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Antique Bird Engravings For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of antique bird engravings available for sale. Browse a selection of Old Masters versions of these works for sale today — there are 21 Old Masters examples available. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 19th Century. If you’re looking to add antique bird engravings that pop against an otherwise neutral space in your home, the works available on 1stDibs include that feature elements of beige, gray, white, black and more. Many versions of these artworks are appealing in their rich colors and composition, but George Edwards, John Latham, Francois Nicolas Martinet, John James Audubon and Jacques Barraband produced especially popular works that are worth a look. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in engraving, paint and watercolor. Not every interior allows for large iterations of these items, so small antique bird engravings measuring 3.23 inches across are available.

How Much are Antique Bird Engravings?

Antique bird engravings can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $887, while the lowest priced sells for $65 and the highest can go for as much as $203,187.