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c.1880 Falcon Print - Rough-legged Buzzard & Martial Eagle Hand-Coloured Ornithology Art - 9.75 x 6.25 in
This original hand-coloured print depicts a Rough-legged Buzzard (Buteo Lagopus) and a Martial Eagle (Spiz Bellicosus) perched on rocky ledges. Believed to be from “The National Encyclopaedia : A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge"; by writers of Eminence in Literature, Published by William Mackenzie, London
> Two finely rendered raptors in full colour, each showing meticulous feather detail and dramatic posture.
> Transcription of all text on the sheet:
> “FALCON.”
> “Buteo Lagopus. Rough-legged Buzzard.”
> “Spiz Bellicosus. Martial Eagle.”
> “Vol. 6”
Produced on hand-laid wove paper.
Verso has the number 7 in pencil in the top left corner.
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Background
The Martial Eagle is renowned for its incredible power and holds the title of Africa’s largest eagle, marking a pivotal moment in raptor classification during the 19th century.
About Your Purchase:
- Your purchase is this ORIGINAL antique hand-coloured lithograph print. No modern reprints, reproductions, or copies.
- Please note: this print is sold with the mount as shown.
Condition:
Good antique condition with minimal foxing, slight edge toning. No tears or repairs.
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- Returns: No-questions-asked within 14 days provided in the same condition as dispatched; buyer pays return shipping.
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Product Details
About This Print
This original birds print dates from the 19th Century (1800s). Antique prints like this one offer a window into historical illustration techniques and the knowledge of their time.
Each print from Forest Hill Arts House is carefully inspected for condition and authenticity. We provide detailed provenance information and ship with protective packaging to ensure your print arrives in excellent condition.
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