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Antique Bird Print of the African Hawk-Eagle, C.1850

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Antique Bird Print of the African Hawk-Eagle, C.1850

$290 (£220, €260)

Period original, not a reproduction.

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Date
1850
Size
14.2 × 11 in (36 × 28 cm)
Condition
Very good, general age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling, blank verso. Please study image carefully.
Period
Late 19th century
Section
Birds
Reference
f_26560802

Antique bird print titled 'Spizaëtus Spilogaster'. Rare antique print of the African hawk-eagle. Published by G. Severeyns, circa 1850.

Artists and Engravers: Guillaume Severeyns is a Belgian artist who was born in 1830.

Condition: Very good, general age-related toning. Minor wear and soiling, blank verso. Please study image carefully.

Date: c.1850

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