Description: Superb antique hand-colored engraving of fish, from the publication "Oeuvres du Comte de Lacepede Comprenant L'Histoire Naturelle des Quadrupedes Ovipares, Des Serpents, Des Poissons et Des Cetaces Avec la Synonymie des Auteurs Modernes les Plus Celebres," published in Brussels in 1835. Comte de Lacepede (1756-1825) was a French naturalist, known both for multiple published volumes on natural species and for his contribution to Comte de Buffon's classic work "Histoire Naturelle." Engraving on laid paper, this being plate 76, illustrating three fish, identified at bottom. Engraving measures 7.5" by 4.5" and comes matted, under glass, and in a bronze metal frame, total dimensions 15" by 12". In excellent condition save for faint spotting at top of print. Buyer to pay for item plus shipping. Two shipping options are available, USPS and UPS - eBay will compute rates for each based on your location. Select whichever presents the cheaper option for you. Please note UPS will not deliver to PO Boxes. Local pickup is also available - contact me first for details.
Price: 100 USD
Location: Newton, Massachusetts
End Time: 2025-01-01T07:09:30.000Z
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: Comte de Lacepede
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1835
Signed: No
Theme: Nature
Framing: Framed
Country/Region of Manufacture: Belgium
Production Technique: Hand-Colored Engraving
Subject: Fish & Water Animals
Time Period Produced: 1800-1849
