Description: Pair hand colored engravings by William Home Lizars (1788-1859) from the Naturalist's Library published c. 1840-1880 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Measuring approximately 6.5 x 4 inches (unframed) and 10.5 inches x 7.5 inches (framed). William Home Lizars (1788-1859) was a Scottish painter and engraver. He studied at the Edinburgh College of Art and the University of Edinburgh. From 1840 to 1880 for the 40 volumes of Sir William Jardine's "Naturalist's Library", William Home Lizars engraved over 1,200 different species of birds, animals, fish and insects. These engravings are on creamy tone paper, finely detailed and hand colored at the time of the publication with backgrounds left uncolored. This item is antique and sold as is. The item may show wear, fading, scratches, stains, creases, original imperfections and/or other forms of damage. I note that metal frames show wear and scratches as shown in photos. Examine photos carefully as they are part of the description. Imperfections were factored into pricing. No returns or refunds.
Price: 60 USD
Location: Oakland, California
End Time: 2024-08-26T23:22:30.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Origin: United Kingdom
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Paper
Age: 1850-1899
Maker: William Home Lizars
