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









