Vibrant 1805 Handcolored Engraving of Tropical Birds from Bertuch's Bilderbuch

€ 170

Original antique · The actual sheet photographed · Certificate of authenticity on request · Sold unframed · Worldwide shipping from € 15 (rates)

Date: 1805
Sheet size: 23 × 19 cm (9.1 × 7.5 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-14000-7

What the condition grades mean

Excellent: Bright and clean, with no faults worth mentioning.
Very good: Only light signs of age, such as faint toning.
Good: Normal signs of age for a sheet of this period: toning, some foxing, small marks or neat old repairs.
Fair: Clear faults such as staining, tears or repairs, priced to match.

Every fault we see is written in the condition note, and the whole sheet is shown uncropped in the photos.

Condition

Condition with some foxing and age-related wear, consistent with its age and due to handling over 200 years, adding to its patina. Original hand-colored. Study the images carefully.

About this sheet

This vibrant handcolored engraving from 1805 features six tropical bird species in stunning detail. The birds include:

This engraving comes from Friedrich Johann Bertuch's celebrated "Bilderbuch für Kinder" (Picture Book for Children), a 12-volume encyclopedia published between 1790 and 1830 in Weimar, Germany. Bertuch's work, blending scientific accuracy with artistic beauty, aimed to educate young minds about the wonders of nature.

A perfect addition for collectors of ornithological art or historical natural history prints, this engraving captures the vibrant beauty of tropical birds while showcasing early 19th-century illustration techniques.