Antique Handcolored Engraving of Aphids and Related Small Insects, c.1800

€ 170

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

Date: 1800
Sheet size: 23.5 × 19.5 cm (9.3 × 7.7 in)
Condition: Good
Reference: BG-13997-36

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

Good condition. Age-related toning, minor edge wear, no text on verso. Colors remain vibrant and well preserved. Please review images carefully.

About this sheet

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Aphids, Insects XI, c.1800

This original handcolored copperplate engraving illustrates various species of aphids and related small insects, highlighting their intricate anatomy and ecological significance. This engraving originates from Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s Bilderbuch für Kinder (Picture Book for Children), a 12-volume natural history encyclopedia published between 1790 and 1830, celebrated for its detailed zoological depictions.

This vivid engraving captures the diversity of small insects and provides an educational glimpse into 19th-century entomology. It is ideal for collectors of natural history art or antique entomological illustrations.

Condition Report
Good condition. Age-related toning, minor edge wear, no text on verso. Colors remain vibrant and well preserved. Please review images carefully.