Mites and Spiders: Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch's Bilderbuch für Kinder

€ 140

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

Sheet size: 25.7 × 19.7 cm (10.1 × 7.8 in)
Reference: BG-13292-55

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

The print is in good condition with vibrant hand-coloring and sharp engraving lines. Minor age-toning and a few spots of foxing are present but do not detract from its overall appeal. Perfect for collectors or as a display piece.

About this sheet

This hand-colored copperplate engraving illustrates various mites and spiders with intricate detail. Depictions include the crane-footed proboscis mite (Fig. 1), juggler water spider (Fig. 2), claw-footed mite (Fig. 3), pigeon saw mite (Fig. 4), red-yellow crane foot (Fig. 5), parasite claw carrier (Fig. 6), two-segmented flea mite (Fig. 7), sturgeon claw mouth (Fig. 8), and dolphin skipper (Fig. 9).

Part of Friedrich Johann Bertuch's celebrated "Bilderbuch für Kinder," this engraving combines scientific precision with artistic beauty, showcasing the diversity of arachnids and their unique forms.