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Lot #

36

Francois Nicholas Martinet (1731-1800), Four Hand-Colored Copperplate Engravings of Birds

Four framed hand colored copperplate engravings of birds, late 18th century

Comprising:

Blue Heron-lower margin reading Heron bleuatre a ventre blanc, de Cayenne, upper left margin reading 350, "Demi Egret Heron" written in pencil below,  


Canada Goose-lower margin reading par Martinet to the left, Oye, de Canada in the center and upper left margin reading 346, "Canada Goose" written in pencil below


Collard Turtle-lower margin reading Dessine & Prave Pour Martinet to the left, LaTourterelle a collier in the center, upper left margin reading 244, "Collard Turtle" written in pencil below


Common Turtle- lower margin reading  La tourterelle, "Common Turtle" written in pencil below, upper left marging reading 394


All framed in modern gilt frames.

Condition

very good, a few small dings on frames

Provenance

Needs CMS Field.

Dimensions

Frame

Height: 20.75 in.

Width: 18.33 in.


Plate Size

Height: 10.125 in.

Width: 8.25 in.

Sold For

unsold

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