Description: The Prints CollectorOriginal Antique Maps and Prints ABOUT US VISIT OUR STORE Antique Print-CRESTED LARK-LINNET-FINCH-YELLOWHAMMER-LUTEA-Jonston-Merian-1657 Description: This rare antique engraving originates from: 'Historiae Naturalis De Piscibus Et Cetis Libri V' by John Johnston, published by Matthias Merian in 1657. Artists and Engravers: John Johnston (or Johnstone, 1603-1675) was a descendant of a Scottish family. Born in Sambter, Poland, he studied extensively at the famous universities of the day, including St. Andrews, Scotland, Cambridge & Leiden. After many years traveling in Europe, he settled in Silesia. Matthaus Merian was a leading German engraver of the day, from a prominent family of engravers and artists, and the father of Maria Merian. Subject: Tab 38 : This plate shows various birds; Montifringillae Congener (Finch species) - Linaria rubra (Red-headed Linnet) - L. Marina - Alauda Cristata (Crested Lark) - Chloris sylvestris (Finch species) - Lutea - Citrinella (Yellowhammer) etc.Condition: Good. General age related toning and minimal staining and/or soiling. Sharp crease bottom right barely touching the image.Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 22 x 36 cm. The image size is ca. 17.5 x 28.5 cm.Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 8.7 x 14.2 inch. The image size is ca. 6.9 x 11.2 inch.Medium: Copper plate engraving on verge type hand-laid paper with watermark.Location: A103-19SKU: TPC 25172.1Section: JONSTON-MERIAN-1657 ThePrintsCollector - LaurentiusOldMasterPrintsFrans LaurentiusMargo van Latum-van Dongen, Frank van LatumLocated in Zeeland (Noord-Brabant) - The Netherlands Free worldwide shipping on all orders of $70 or more.We ship our items to all locations worldwide.We ship within two business days upon receipt of payment.We ship by registered mail. Insurance is included. GO TO OUR STORE and explore our huge collection of fine antique maps and prints. We only accept payments via Paypal.Combined orders are possible! We will send a Paypal invoice on request!THE PRINTSCOLLECTOR GUARANTEES ITEMS SOLD THROUGH EBAY ARE GENUINE ORIGINALANTIQUE PRINTS IN THE CONDITION/TECHNIC AS DESCRIBED. ITEMS CAN BE RETURNED WITHIN 30 DAYS.
Price: 99.5 USD
Location: Zeeland
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Type: Antique Print
Artist: Matthaus Merian
Subject: Birds
Style: Realism
Features: Unframed, Unsigned
Size: Small
Height (Centimeters): 36 cm
Width (Centimeters): 22 cm
Medium: Engraving
Culture: European
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Production Technique: Engraving
Region of Origin: Europe
Theme: Animals
Year of Production: 1657
Framing: Unframed
Image Orientation: Portrait
Signed: No
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Color: Black & White
Time Period Produced: Pre-1700
Item Height: 14.2 in
Item Length: Not applicable
Item Width: 8.7 in
Country/Region of Manufacture: Europe
