Antique Handcolored Engraving of Kangaroo, Jerboas, and Bilby, c.1800

€ 240

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-13997-34

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 Report : Good condition. General age-related toning, minor edge wear, especially on the right border. no text on verso. Colors remain well preserved. Please review images carefully.

About this sheet

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Kangaroo, Jerboas, and Bilby, Quadruped XXI, c.1800

This original handcolored copperplate engraving depicts various marsupials and small mammals, showcasing their distinct anatomical features and ecological adaptations. The plate is part of Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s Bilderbuch für Kinder (Picture Book for Children), a renowned 12-volume encyclopedia published between 1790 and 1830, celebrated for its educational and artistic significance.

This beautifully detailed engraving highlights the diversity of these unique mammals, making it a valuable addition to collections of natural history art, antique prints, or zoological illustrations.

Condition Report:
Good condition. General age-related toning, minor edge wear, no text on verso. Vibrant hand coloring remains intact. Please review images carefully.