Pair of Ornithological Engravings by François Nicolas Martinet

Pair of Ornithological Engravings by François Nicolas MartinetA very decorative pair of ornithological engravings, by Franois Nicolas Martinet, from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux, 17701786. France, circa 177080. Why we like them Exquisitely engraved and hand coloured in the 18th century, these superb prints evoke the fashion for exoticism in the Enlightenment era Europe. Original hand colored copper plate engravings, signed in the bottom of the yellow border, framed in French mats and contemporary decorative

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An unusual English early Regency period hall chair

This design also relates to the suite of drawing room furniture made for a 'G

in dense solid mahogany

Henry Lee of Ogle Mews

with arched top-rail and down swept arms having ball terminals

lion and foliate decoration

Very similar festive ram masks

Total height: 28" / 71 cm

above the over-stuffed traditionally upholstered slip-seats

18 March 2005

and on 2 July an entry in the Morning Chronicle advertising the wide stock of fabrics available at 67 New Bond St is headed ‘GEO