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Antique French Engraving of Birds, Paris, Late 18th Century
$795List Price
About the Item
- Creator:François Nicolas Martinet (Artist)
- Dimensions:Height: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1770-1786
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chappaqua, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: f115021704267288283fs
François Nicolas Martinet
Martinet was one of the most important bird illustrators of his time in France. He engraved the plates for numerous works on natural history, especially ornithology and did the illustrations for the “Histoire Naturelle Des Oiseaux” [Natural History of the Birds] published by L’Imprimerie Royale, Paris, 1770–86.
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