Offered here is a small 18th century natural history engraving on wove paper. The engraving dates to the 1st half of the 18th century. It is framed in a modern frame with French matting. The overall dimensions are 8.5" by 9". The image is 3.5" by 4". It is framed to conservation standards.
These are much sought after engravings, and I was very happy to find this pair. They are hand colored and engraved by C.R. Stock, the originals draw by Henry Alken. They are 19th century sporting art pieces, and depict 4 scenes of a cock fight. The first is titled "Set Too", the next is "Fight", followed by "Throat" and "Death". There is some toning I would say, and a some foxing in the margins of one print. That one print doesn't lay quite flat a ...click for details
Published by D. Rice and A.N. Hart, Philadelphia, Lithograph printed and colored by J.T. Bowen, circa 1850. 6.75" by 10.5", it is an original hand-colored lithograph. These works by Thomas L. McKenney and James L. Hall are well known throughout America as beautiful and authentic portraits of Indians. McKenney and Hall based these paintings on Charles Bird King's portraits. King was employed by the U.S. Government to make a survey of the appearances of the natives. Most of thes ...click for details
This is one of a pair of early 18th century botanicals, on wove paper, one of which bears a watermark. It has recently been framed and matted. The colors and printing are clear and strong, and the margins are good. In overall excellent condition. Inscription reads: Cucubalus Plinii. Lugd. 1429. I.R.H. 339. Ital. Cucubalo Gall. LeBehen. Framed, it is 21.5" by 16". The image size is 15" by 9.5".
This is one of a pair of early 18th century botanicals, on wove paper, one of which bears a watermark. It has recently been framed and matted. The colors and printing are clear and strong, and the margins are good. In overall excellent condition. Inscription reads: Eruca, latifolia, alba, sativa Dioscordis.C.B. Pin. 93 I.R.H.227
Ital. Ruchetta di Orto._ Gall. Roquette. Framed, it is 21.5" by 16". The image size is 15" by 9.5".
