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Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

1628 - Zoology – Ornithology
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Estimate €250 - €350
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Description
Zoology – Ornithology Prêtre, after Jean-Gabriel Set of 3 coloured copperplate engravings by Bouquet after Prêtre. Circa 1800. Coloured copperplate engraving on vellum. 23 x 30 cm (28 x 39). Loose under a passe-partout. These finely lined copperplate engravings were produced by the engraver Bouquet based on illustrations by the natural history artist Jean-Gabriel Prêtre. Each is numbered in the upper corner and depicts three different species of bird. – Some show minimal foxing. Overall, well-preserved, colourfully rendered copperplate engravings. - Also included: 20 colour lithographs of Swedish birds. Circa 1900. Lithograph on vellum. 26.5 x 37.5 cm. - From the Wright brothers’ books on Swedish ornithology. - Edges slightly browned. Generally well preserved. Ornithology. - Collection of 3 coloured engravings by Bouquet after Prêtre. Circa 1800. Coloured copperplate engraving on wove paper. Loose under a passe-partout. - The fine-line engravings were produced by the engraver Bouquet after illustrations by the naturalist painter Jean-Gabriel Prêtre. Each is numbered in the upper corner and depicts three different bird species. - Minimal foxing in places. Overall, well-preserved, colourful engravings. - Includes: 20 colour lithographs of Swedish birds. Circa 1900. Lithograph on laid paper. - From the Wright brothers’ books on Swedish ornithology. - Margins slightly browned. Overall in good condition. This lot is subject to standard taxation. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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