Antique Handcolored Engraving of Turtles and Tortoises, c.1800

€ 90

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: Fair
Reference: BG-13997-40

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

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

About this sheet

Antique Handcolored Engraving of Turtles and Tortoises, Amphibien XXXVII, c.1800

This original handcolored copperplate engraving depicts a variety of turtles and tortoises, highlighting their distinctive shells, body shapes, and habitats. The plate is from Friedrich Johann Bertuch’s Bilderbuch für Kinder (Picture Book for Children), a celebrated 12-volume natural history encyclopedia published between 1790 and 1830, admired for its educational and artistic value.

This engraving captures the diversity and adaptations of these fascinating reptiles, making it a valuable addition to collections of natural history art, antique prints, or herpetological studies.

Condition Report
Fair condition. General age-related toning, minor edge wear, and some visible text bleed-through from verso. Colors remain vivid and well preserved. Please review images carefully.