Description: GEORGES CUVIER [1769 -1832] TWO VERY BEAUTIFUL RARE FISH PLATE ENGRAVINGS ILLUSTRATING THE SWORDFISH, SAILFISH, MACKEREL, BLUFIN TUNA... These highly desirable engravings from Baron Cuvier's "The Animal Kingdom" 1834 are far superior to many similar additions in terms of colouring and precession Georges Cuvier was a founder of comparative anatomy and one of the most influential figures of 19th century biology. His magnificent 22-volume "Histoire Naturelle des Poissons" became a landmark survey in the science of fishes and contained descriptions of over 4000 species (Watermarks are not on the original prints) *You can be sure of owning an original print that is beautifully produced and is also a good investment With our extensive knowledge and meticulous research their authenticity is guaranteed We do not sell reproductions of any kind
Price: 60 GBP
Location: London
End Time: 2024-10-10T16:22:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 26.16 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Unit of Sale: Set
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Framing: Unframed
Colour: Original hand colouring
Year of Production: 1834
Item Height: 9½ inches 24 cm
Style: Illustration Art
Features: Unframed
Unit Quantity: 2 x original engravings illustrating 7 sea fish
Handmade: Yes
Item Width: 6 inches 15 cm
Time Period Produced: 1834
Image Orientation: Portrait
Signed: No
Period: Neoclassicism/Romantism (1770-1840)
Title: Cuvier - saltwater fish engravings (The Animal Kingdom)
Material: Paper
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): Yes
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Subject: Marine fish engravings
Type: Print
COA Issued By: Copy of original title page
Production Technique: Hand coloured fish engravings
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Personalise: No
