"Spotted Eagle", "Aquila Naevia". From "The Birds Of Europe" drawn by Edward Lear, accompanied by the original letterpress describing the birds' habitats and changes of plumage. From volume I. circa 1832. Framed. Overall size (including frame) 21"x27". ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE VERMONT ANTIQUES DEALERS ASSOCIATION (VADA), THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). **
18th Century Santos of a Madonna Style with Gilt drape and red frock, H:17.5" W:7.5" D:4.5". Santos makers worked in the European tradition of polychrome (painted wooden) sculpture. Typically, a santero carved and sanded with the use of a locally available wood then detailed to achieve the desired contour and expression. The next step is the applied size (animal glue)and gesso (chalk in animal glue) this provides an ideal ground to achieve paint. There were times when colored bole (fine clay and... Click for details
"Arses Aruensis". From "Birds Of New Guinea" Published London. Paper size; 21-1/2"x 14-3/4" unframed. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE VERMONT ANTIQUES DEALERS ASSOCIATION (VADA), THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). **
"Arses Batante". From "Birds Of New Guinea" Published London. Paper size; 21-1/2"x 14-3/4" unframed. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE VERMONT ANTIQUES DEALERS ASSOCIATION (VADA), THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). **
"Actitis Macularius". From "Birds Of Great Britain" Published London 1862-1873, 367 plates, 397 subscribers, 500 copies. Paper size; 14-1/4"x 21-3/8" unframed. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE VERMONT ANTIQUES DEALERS ASSOCIATION (VADA), THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). **
"Heamantopus Ostralegus". From "Birds Of Great Britain" Published London 1862-1873, 367 plates, 397 subscribers, 500 copies. Paper size; 14-3/4"x 21-1/2" unframed. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE VERMONT ANTIQUES DEALERS ASSOCIATION (VADA), THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). **
"Northern Petrel". From "Birds Of Europe" Published London 1832-1837, 448 plates, 300 copies. Paper size; 14-3/4"x 21-1/2" unframed. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE VERMONT ANTIQUES DEALERS ASSOCIATION (VADA), THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). **
"Gull-Billed Tern". From "Birds Of Great Britain" Male (right) with young bird in juvenile plummage. Published London 1871, 367 plates, 397 subscribers, 500 copies. Paper size; 14-1/4"x 21" unframed. ** WE GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF OUR MERCHANDISE AS REPRESENTED. MEMBERS OF: THE ANTIQUES COUNCIL, THE VERMONT ANTIQUES DEALERS ASSOCIATION (VADA), THE CAPE COD ANTIQUE DEALERS ASSOCIATION (CCADA). **
