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Antique Print of the Anguis Fragilis and Other Reptiles, c.1820
$155 (£120, €140)
Period original, not a reproduction.
Shipped from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked, worldwide. Returns accepted within 14 days.
- Date
- 1820
- Size
- 8.5 × 5.1 in (21.5 × 13 cm)
- Condition
- Fair. Some wear and small defects. Nicely old colored but outside the images some dirt on the paper due to handling. Blank verso, please study image carefully.
- Period
- Early 19th century
- Artist or book
- Buffon
- Section
- Reptiles and amphibians
- Reference
- f_29242432
What the condition grades mean
- Excellent
- Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
- Very good
- Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
- Good
- Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
- Fair
- Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.
Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.
Antique print titled '1. L'Orvet, 2. Le Rouge, 3. Le Lombrie'. Old print of the anguis fragilis and other reptiles. This print originates from 'Histoire naturelle des quadrupèdes-ovipares / par M. le comte de Lacepède ; suite et complément des Oeuvres de Buffon'.
Artists and Engravers: Anonymous.
Condition: Fair, some wear and small defects. Nicely old colored but outside the images some dirt on the paper due to handling. Blank verso, please study image carefully.
Date: c.1820
Overall size: 13 x 21.5 cm.
Image size: 9 x 15.5 cm.
Antique prints have long been appreciated for both their aesthetic and investment value. They were the product of engraved, etched or lithographed plates. These plates were handmade out of wood or metal, which required an incredible level of skill, patience and craftsmanship. Whether you have a house with Victorian furniture or more contemporary decor an old engraving can enhance your living space.