Rare antique bird print by LeVaillant, a hawk

$ 23.76

Year of Production: 18th century Production Technique: hand-colored print Seller Notes: “Excellent condition” Culture: French Material: Paper Time Period Produced: 18th century Features: Hand Tinted Country of Origin: France Type: hand-colored print Artist: Le Vaillant, French Theme: Animals, Art Style: Realism Subject: Birds Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Region of Origin: France

Description

Handsome hand-colored antique bird print of a probable adult male Marsh Harrier (Eurasian & African) from a book that appeared in 6 parts in Paris, 1796-1808 “ Historie Naturelle des Oiseau d’Afrique ” by Francois Le Vaillant. The birds were painted by Johann F. L. Reinhold with engravings on wood done by Fissart & Perée. Print cut down a bit on bottom, otherwise in excellent condition, ca. 9 1/4" x 9 1/4." Quite rare. $45

  1. Beautiful vintage print, mailed in a safe envelope to allow no bending. Seller’s communication was pleasant. Would shop again!

    Florentded18
  2. Looks exactly as pictured. Came extremely fast. Packaged with care. Value was exactly right.

    user21867014
  3. Very nice, as described. Seller was easy to work with. Thanks!

    Yasin Mowlavezada