For Sale:
J. Gould & H. C. Richter Hand Colored Litho. Birds of Great Britain
Sylvia cinerea - Common Whitethroat
Here’s an
exceptional find! This hand-colored antique print from John Gould’s “The Birds
of Great Britain” dates from between 1862-73. This piece elegantly displays two
Common Whitethroats (Sylvia cinerea). The gorgeously detailed birds are
perched in a fruiting blackberry cane with a Red Admiral butterfly next to a
munched leaf.
The words
on the piece are, from left to right: “J.Gould & HC Richter, del et
lith.”; “SYLVIA CINEREA.”; “Walter, Imp.” Unlike the contemporary
reproductions of Gould’s work, these are hand-colored and not printed
lithographs, as evidenced by the lack of a dot matrix under a lens. This dates
them as an original part of the 1862-73 editions.
The piece
is framed behind glass in its original, antique, lacquered, quarter-sawn oak
frame. A muted gold gilt accent enhances the transition between the frame and
the image. Print comes ready to hang, out of the box.
Condition:
The print and frame are in EXCELLENT condition. The frame has some light surface wear, but nothing that greatly detracts from the presentation. The print is mostly clean with some exceedingly minor light foxing.
Measurements
(approx):
Frame size: 17.2” x 21.1” x 1.4” thick
Displayed image size: 13.75” x 17.5”
I offer a 30-day
money-back refund if you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason if
the item is returned in the same condition as to how it was sent. Thank you for
looking, and I hope to have your purchase and satisfaction!
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