Antique Handcolored Engraving of Lizards and Amphibians, c.1800

€ 120

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-13997-39

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, especially the right border, no text on verso. Colors remain vibrant and well preserved. Please review images carefully.

About this sheet

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Lizards and Amphibians, Amphibien XXXIX, c.1800

This original handcolored copperplate engraving features a variety of lizards and amphibians, showcasing their unique physical characteristics and ecological adaptations. The plate originates from Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s Bilderbuch für Kinder (Picture Book for Children), a celebrated 12-volume natural history encyclopedia published between 1790 and 1830, valued for its scientific precision and artistic detail.

This detailed engraving provides an educational glimpse into early zoological depictions of reptiles and amphibians. It is 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 is well preserved. Please review images carefully.