An Attractive Group of Four 19thC Hand-Coloured Engravings of Birds From “A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature ” c.1850 sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles Each with varying degrees of

Each with varying degrees of orange

The examples within this particular case have a pleasing variation with a wide range of distinctive colours and pattern

This is a stylized amendment added to the signature depiction of the name of the person responsible for a work of art

noted for its unique black or liver spotted coat and it’s large and imposing appearance belies its friendly nature

Harmoniously and simply constructed from an exotic hardwood

An Attractive Group of Four 19thC Hand-Coloured Engravings of Birds From “A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature ” c.1850 sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles Each with varying degrees ofOrigin: English Period: Early Victorian Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1850 In Frames: 12 wide x 8. 75 high (each) The quartet of antique engraved prints with the well executed original hand colouring to each, being the original illustrations published in London by A. Fullarton & Co of London around 1850, in A History of the Earth, and Animated Nature" By Oliver Goldsmith, showing a wonderful and vibrant array of idiosyncratic birds. The finely coloured