Items Similar to 19th Century Sheepshead Seabream and Squirrelfish Antique Fish Print, 1845
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10
19th Century Sheepshead Seabream and Squirrelfish Antique Fish Print, 1845
$251.29
£187.69
€210
CA$346.20
A$377.30
CHF 199.80
MX$4,531.80
NOK 2,529.48
SEK 2,325.61
DKK 1,599.84
About the Item
An attractive antique hand-colored print by Pierre Auguste Joseph Drapiez, depicting marine species.
The English names for the species mentioned are as follows:
1. Pristipoma piqué: Commonly known as the "Sheepshead seabream."
2. Holocentrus soho: Commonly known as the "Squirrelfish."
These names are used to identify these particular species of fish in English.
The hand-colored print by Drapiez depicts these marine species in detail, capturing their unique characteristics and features.
More info on the book in which it was published:
The 'Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles' by Pierre Auguste Joseph Drapiez stands as a remarkable testament to 19th-century natural sciences. Published in Brussels in 1845, this work represents an expansive collation of knowledge, building upon the pioneering works of Buffon, Daubenton, Lacepede, Cuvier, de Jussieu, and other influential naturalists.
The prints within this compendium likely showcase a rich amalgamation of artistic precision and scientific accuracy. Drapiez, himself a Belgian naturalist, would have aimed for detailed representations of flora, fauna, and scientific phenomena, mirroring the illustrative styles prevalent during his time. Given the era's emphasis on illustration, these prints were likely engraved meticulously, possibly portraying intricate anatomical details or lifelike depictions of the natural world.
With Drapiez's background in natural history, the prints might bear testament to his commitment to scientific authenticity, aiming to educate and inspire scholars and enthusiasts alike. These engravings would have complemented the text, offering visual aids that elucidate the concepts and specimens discussed in the volume.
Overall, the prints of 'Dictionnaire Classique des Sciences Naturelles' likely serve as both artistic representations and invaluable scientific resources, encapsulating the essence of 19th-century natural history exploration and documentation.
- Dimensions:Height: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)Width: 6.7 in (17 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
- Materials and Techniques:Paper,Engraved
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1845
- Condition:Condition: Very good. Age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Very light offsetting of text from an opposite page. Please study scan carefully.
- Seller Location:Langweer, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: BG-13261-821stDibs: LU3054337543892
About the Seller
5.0
Recognized Seller
These prestigious sellers are industry leaders and represent the highest echelon for item quality and design.
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 2009
1stDibs seller since 2017
2,788 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Langweer, Netherlands
- Return Policy
More From This Seller
View AllAntique Print of the Crowned Squirrelfish and Other Fish Species, 1844
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled '1. L'Holocentre Salmoïde 2. L'Holocentre Panthèrin 3. L'Holocentre Verdâtre'. Old print of the crowned squirrelfish and other fish species. This print originate...
Category
Antique 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
$62 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Ichthyology Print – Norway Redfish
Sculpin from Gaimard, 1842
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Print of Norway Redfish and Sculpin – Gaimard, 1842
Description:
This hand-colored lithograph illustrates two remarkable fish species from the North Atlantic: the Norway Red...
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
$727 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Print of the Barbel Fish and other Fish Species, 1844
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled '1. Le Cyprin Reine des Carpes 2. Le Cyprin Barbeau 3. Le Cyprin Rouge Brun'. Old print of the barbel fish and other fish species. This print originates from 'Oe...
Category
Antique 19th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Ray’s Bream and Fourhorn Sculpin - Rare Scandinavian Fish Lithograph, 1895
Located in Langweer, NL
Armored Bullhead, Atlantic Mackerel, and Atlantic Horse Mackerel - Stunning Scandinavian Fish Lithograph
This remarkable 19th-century lithograph f...
Category
Antique 1890s Prints
Materials
Paper
Tropical Fish Engraving – Parrot Hind and Diacope, Paris 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Print of Parrot Hind and Green Diacope – French Voyage, 1846
This hand-colored lithograph features two tropical fish species, scientifically illustrated for the French exped...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
Hand-Colored Print of Soldierfish and Bluefin Seabream – Paris 1846
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique Print of Soldierfish and Bluefin Seabream – Paris, 1846
This finely hand-colored lithograph features two distinctive reef fish species: Myripristis leognathus (known as the ...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
You May Also Like
Set of Two Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier
Lacépède, 1836
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A rare and exquisite set of two original hand-colored antique prints, created using etching or steel engraving techniques, from the Works of Cuvier and Lacépède. These detailed scien...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of Fish, 1847
Unframed
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of fish.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Published ...
Category
Antique 1840s English Folk Art Prints
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Print of Fish, 1847 Unframed
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great image of fish.
Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames.
Lithograph after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Published,...
Category
Antique 1840s English Folk Art Prints
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Prints of Fish, 1847
Located in St Annes, Lancashire
Great images of fish
Unframed.
Lithographs after Cpt. Brown with original hand color.
Published, 1847.
The measurement is for 1 print
Free shipping
Category
Antique 1840s English Folk Art Prints
Materials
Paper
Set of Two Original Hand-Colored Antique Fish Prints – Cuvier
Lacépède, 1836
Located in Fukuoka, JP
A rare and exquisite set of two original hand-colored antique prints, created using etching or steel engraving techniques, from the Works of Cuvier and Lacépède. These detailed scien...
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Prints
Materials
Paper
18th century Engravings of Fish by Marcus Bloch- A Pair
By Marcus Elieser Bloch
Located in Downingtown, PA
18th Century Engravings of Fish by Marcus Bloch,
A pair,
circa 1780.
A fine pair of prints of fish by Marcus Bloch with decoupage frame.
Dimensions: 13 3/4 inches x 20 inches wide....
Category
Antique 18th Century German Georgian Decorative Art
Materials
Paper
More Ways To Browse
Lacquer Writing Box
Lalique Dahlias
Large Antique Trophies
Large Brass Lion
Leather Drawer Pull
Leopard Art Deco
Leopard Table
Limed Oak Bedroom Furniture
Limoges Portrait
Lou Fagotin
Louis Xv Green Marble
Louis Xv1
Luciano Gaspari Murano
Luigi Scarpa Croce
Madras India
Mahogany 4 Drawer Chest
Majolica Apple
Marble Top Faux Bamboo