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The Majestic Golden Eagle, Antique Wood Engraving, circa 1860
€180 ($200, £150, €180)
Period original, not a reproduction.
Shipped from the Netherlands, flat, insured and tracked, worldwide. Returns accepted within 14 days.
- Date
- 1860
- Size
- 13.4 × 10.8 in (34 × 27.5 cm)
- Condition
- Good. Good, considering age. Minor wrinkles mainly around the edges and a slight discoloring due to age. Study the image carefully.
- Period
- Late 19th century
- Section
- Birds
- Reference
- f_37606752
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.
"The Golden Eagle - Aquila Chrysaetos"
This antique print showcases the majestic Golden Eagle, Aquila Chrysaetos, in a wood engraving crafted around 1860. Measuring approximately 24 x 18.5 cm (height x width), this illustration offers a striking portrayal of the eagle's grandeur.
Published under the direction of the committee of general literature and education, appointed by the society for promoting Christian knowledge, this print features a thirteen-line text in English beneath the depiction. The details in the illustration and accompanying text likely provide insights into the eagle's characteristics, habitat, or behaviors.
Presented on linen, this print retains its vivid colors, exemplifying its preserved state and maintaining its original freshness. The depiction of the Golden Eagle in this antique wood engraving serves as a testament to the era's appreciation for ornithological illustration and the natural world, encapsulating the regal beauty of this remarkable bird."
An eagle, any of many large, heavy-beaked, big-footed birds of prey belonging to the family Accipitridae (order Accipitriformes). In general, an eagle is any bird of prey more powerful than a buteo.
