Antique Bird Print of the Great Grey Bowerbird by Elliot, c.1873

Reference
BG-06239
Maker
Elliotts (Artist)
Date
1873
Category
Natural History Print
Sheet size
56.0 x 38.5 cm (22.0 x 15.2 in)
Condition
Good
Availability
Available
Price
EUR 515

Antique bird print titled 'Chlamydodera Nuchalis'. This print depicts the Great Grey Bowerbird. Originates from 'A Monograph of the Paradiseidae, or Birds of Paradise'.

Artists and Engravers: Lithographed plate by J.Smith after J. Wolf. Elliot's great work on the Birds of Paradise, one of the most admired bird prints ever produced.

Condition: Good, general age-related toning. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1873 Overall size: 38.5 x 56 cm. Image size: 0.001 x 38.5 x 40 cm.

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