A Set Of Framed Bird Engravings By William Swainson
Stock No
TD2045
2013
- £1,675.00
- €2,013 Euro
- $2,101 US Dollar
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Item Description
A fine set of four 19th Century hand coloured engravings of flycatchers, by William John Swainson. These are presented in our handmade copies of an original Regency frame. These frames are made in our workshop, using the traditional methods of wood, plaster, gesso, bole and gilding with 23 carat gold leaf. The glass mounts are decorated with the Verre Eglomise technique. They are subtly aged and finished with a period or hand cast brass picture ring for hanging.
Golden Hooded Flycatcher, Grey Headed Flycatcher, Horsfields Gaper, Whiskered Fantail
The engravings came from ''The Naturalists Library'' by William John Swainson, Edited by Sir William Jardine - 1833 - 1843.
Item Info
Seller
Seller Location
East Sussex, Sussex
Item Dimensions
H: 29cm W: 22.5cm D: 2.5cm
Period
1855
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Location
East Sussex, Sussex
Item Location
United Kingdom
Seller Contact No
+44 (0)1435 862078
+44 (0)7541 476122
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