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Francois-Nicolas Martinet - Pair Framed Parrot Engravings

Creator: Francois-Nicholas Martinet (Attributed)
Offered by: Susan Silver Antiques

Description
Pair framed hand-colored copperplate engravings of parrots by Francois-Nicholas Martinet (1731-1800) from the “Histoire Naturelle Des Oiseaux” by George Louise Marie Leclerc, Comte de Buffon. The engravings are magnificently framed in white painted and gilded frames with matting of colored marbled endpaper.

Martinet was a French engineer, engraver and naturalist and was one of the most influential ornithologists in 18th-century France. Martinet became well respected for his engravings because he learned how to bring realism to his bird illustrations, which was not an easy task in that time period.

More Information

Origin:	France
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Paper, Engraving
Condition:	Good. Wear consistent with age and use
Styles / Movements:	Realism, Color
Dealer Reference #:	8214
Incollect Reference #:	769735

Dimensions

W.	21.5 in;	H.	20.5 in;	D.	1 in;
W.	54.61 cm;	H.	52.07 cm;	D.	2.54 cm;

Message from Seller:

Susan Silver Antiques, located in Sheffield, Massachusetts, offers a carefully curated selection of 18th and 19th-century Georgian and Regency furniture and accessories. For inquiries, contact us at 413-229-8169 or susan@susansilverantiques.com.