19th Century Bird Engravings - Set of Four

Description

Gorgeous set of four framed hand-coloured copperplate engravings after illustrations by Edward Lear, from Prideaux J. Selby’s "The Natural History … more Gorgeous set of four framed hand-coloured copperplate engravings after illustrations by Edward Lear, from Prideaux J. Selby’s "The Natural History of Parrots" [Edinburgh, 1836]. Engravings by William Lizars (1788-1859), a noteworthy Scottish Engraver and a contemporary of Audobon.

1) Plate 15 Plyctolphus LeadBeateri Tricolor Crested Cockatoo

2) Plate 19 Charmosyna Papuensis Papuan Lory

3) Plate 26 Platycercus Palliceps Pale Headed Broad-Tail

4) Plate 7 Macrocercus Aracanga Red and Blue Macaw

The framing is a beautiful custom job; gold gilt moulded frames with deep beige linen mats and gold fillets.

Note: As these works are all the same size, I will be able to combine shipping.

Frame: 14.5" x 12" x .75
Print Opening: 6.5" x 3.75" less