Frontispieces · 19th century
€ 1 280
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Good. Some marginal staining and foxing. General age-related toning. Please review the images for further condition details.
Frontispiece – Nederlandsche Vogelen Vol. V by Nozeman & Sepp, 1829
Original hand-coloured frontispiece from volume V of Nederlandsche Vogelen; volgens hunne huisdouding, aert, en eigenschappen beschreeven, Amsterdam, 1770–1829, by Cornelis Nozeman, Martinus Houttuyn and Jan Christiaan Sepp. This monumental series is recognised as the first and most important ornithological work published in the Netherlands, notable for its life-sized depictions and precise natural history observations.
The plate presents a lively composition of various native Dutch birds in their natural environment, arranged in an illustrative tableau around a tree and water setting, with eggs and vegetation. As the introductory plate to the fifth volume, it served both as an artistic showcase and a thematic opening to the continuation of the series.
Artists and engravers: Christiaan Andreas Sepp, Jan Christiaan Sepp, Jan Sepp, Cornelis Nozeman, Martinus Houttuyn and Coenraad Jacob Temminck.
Condition: Good. Some marginal staining and foxing. General age-related toning. Please study the image carefully.
Framing tips: A soft cream or light ivory mount will harmonise with the warm tones of the birds and vegetation while brightening the overall image. A mid-tone walnut or light oak frame will enhance the natural history feel, while a dark mahogany or black frame with a thin gold slip will give a more formal, gallery-quality presentation. Consider UV-protective glass to prevent fading of the delicate hand-colouring.
