Description: eBay Project Vasari Fine Art GalleryAntique Prints, Rare Books & Vintage Posters Located in Paris, France & Los Angeles, U.S.A. Category: Original Antique Print MerianMoonfish, etc. Historical Information: This rare hand colored copperplate engraving has been selected from a work entitled "Historia Naturalis”, published in Amsterdam in 1657 under the supervision of John Jonston. John Jonston (or Johnstone), a descendant of a Scottish family, was born in Sambter, Poland. He was interested in both medicine and natural sciences, and studied at St. Andrews, Cambridge, and Leiden. He published major natural history studies, including Thaumatographia Naturalis (Amsterdam 1632), a compendium of contemporary knowledge of natural science including astronomy, palaeontology, plants, animals and man. This was followed by Theatrum Universale Omnium Animalium (Frankfurt, 1650), with plates after his drawings engraved by Matthaus Merian depicting the entire range of animal species. Guarantee: All of the prints, posters and books we sell are ORIGINALS. We guarantee all antique prints, vintage posters and rare books to be original and authentic. We stand behind our inventory and want to make sure that all of our clients are completely satisfied with their purchases. Shipping: Shipping is a flat rate of 19 USD via international priority airmail unless requested otherwise. Shipping can be combined.General Information: Invoices will be sent through eBay's checkout system within 24 hours of the auction ending.Payment is required within 5 days of the auction's close via PayPal.If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Author: Merian MatthaeusWork: Historia NaturalisDate: 1650Print Style: Copperplate Engraving Paper Size: ~15 x 9 inches Paper Type: Strong Chain LinkedSpecial Features: Original Hand ColoringOriginal Descriptive Text: Not Available Condition: VG/Excellent. Due to the age of the artwork, some imperfections can be expected. Please view the detailed photo(s) carefully. To view all our listings, please click on the link below: Vasari Gallery
Price: 125 USD
Location: Paris
End Time: 2023-12-04T17:19:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: 18 USD
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Item must be returned within: 14 Days
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Features: 1st Edition
Width (Inches): 9
Production Technique: Engraving
Edition Size: Folio
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Subject: Sealife
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Material: Engraving
Height (Inches): 15
Print Surface: Paper
Print Type: Engraving
Date of Creation: Pre-1800
Artist: Matthäus Merian
Year of Production: 1650
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Edition Type: Limited Edition
Style: Antique
Type: Print
Original/Reproduction: Original Print
