Authentic extremely rare 1775 H.C. hand-colored copperplate engraving of Simia Pithecia from “Fantastic Beasts” by Johann Schreber, custom framed in frame with intricate hand painted motif and high quality silk mat
1775 hand-colored copperplate engraving of Simia Pithecia by Johann Schreber 1755-1787. H.C.
EXTREMELY RARE!
Schreber’s “Fantastic Beasts”
We recently closed our gallery of rare antique books and prints, some framed, some not, and all our artwork has been reduced as a result.
Authentic antique print
An original, authentic, very rare, hand-colored antique copperplate engraving of Simia Pithecia by Johann Schreber 1755-1787
(seen on most of the photos)
On 3 of the photos, you see how extremely decorative a collection of many original antique monkey prints framed in our unique hand painted frames (lithos dating from the 1700’s and 1800’s) can be on a wall.
Professionally framed and matted in “top of the line” real silk acid free mat. The frame has been hand painted with great detail by an artist and signed, it is one of a kind.
Paper size of the plate is 7 5/8” x 9 ¾”, excellent mint condition.
Finished size: 16 1/2” x 13 1/2”
Original vivid hand-coloring on chain-linked paper.
It is becoming rarer and rarer to find prints from the 1700’s especially in this amazing condition and of this quality.
This very rare print comes from an extraordinary selection of original hand-colored engravings from Die Saugthiere in Abbildungen Nach Der Natur Mit Beschreibungen “The Mammals”, compiled by Johann Christian Daniel Von Schreber (1739-1810). Published in Erlangen, Germany, in 1775.
This lavishly illustrated book focused upon the mammals of the world.
The plates from this work are exceptional for their quality of color and paper. The entire work is comprised of 412 animal prints, prints which are exceptional in their quality of color and paper. The paper is a very nice chain-linked variety that is highly durable and strong. The color is rich in detail and depth.
It is becoming rarer and rarer to find prints from the 1700’s especially in this amazing condition and of this quality.
In many instances, the artists had never encountered the animals that they brought to life on paper: they created these endearing animals from the information that explorers brought back from their adventures around the world. Therefore, some of the drawings, though representing real animals, have a sort of dream-like quality to them. They are know as Schreber’s “Fantastic Beasts”.
Each plate includes the original scientific name attributed to the animal.
These original hand colored engravings are printed on watermarked, laid paper. The use of Gum Arabic brings out the great detail in these plates. Each plate measures 8” x 10”, with distinctive plate marks, and ample margin for framing.
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NOT A REPRODUCTION
This is reduced since we just closed our art gallery and are liquidating what is left.
The print is a very rare original!
This is a real bargain, and ready to go!
It makes a great gift for collectors of rare prints.
We also carry loose original prints 300 years old or less in great condition such as: Albin, Audubon, Baron, Barraband, Bertuch, Brodtmann, Brown, Buffon, Cassel, Curtis, Cuvier, Donovan, Edwards, Fitch, Frisch, Grandville, Harrison, Walter Hood, Latham, Linden,Linnaeus, Loddiges, Martinet, McKenney, Morris, Munting, Redoute, Reinchenbachia, Schreber, Schubert, Selby, Shaw and Nodder, Van Geel, Warner, etc.... etc...
Again, we closed our art store of antique prints and custom frames as well as our store of rare artifacts from around the world and we will now sell them direct on ebay by listing them regularly. We have 1000's of antique prints and it will take a while to do so, so if you are interested in prints from the names above or others since I did not have time to list them all, please contact us.
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