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c.1883 Accipitres Birds Print - Rough-legged Buzzard Secretary Bird Long-eared Owl - Hand Coloured Ornithology Art - 9.5 x 6.25 in
This original hand-coloured print depicts three raptorial birds: the Rough-legged Buzzard (Buteo lagopus), the Secretary Bird (Serpentarius secretarius), and the Long-eared Owl (Asio otus).
> Visually, this plate features:
> - A full-figure Rough-legged Buzzard poised on a mossy ledge under the heading “ACCIPITRES.” and marked “Plate 1.”
> - A stately Secretary Bird standing on rocky ground, its red facial markings vivid against pale feathers.
> - A vigilant Long-eared Owl perched on a twig, its tufted ears and mottled plumage rendered in fine detail.
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> Transcription of all text on the plate:
> > ACCIPITRES. Plate 1. > > Buteo lagopus. Rough-legged Buzzard. > > Serpentarius Secretarius. Secretary Bird. > Asio otus Long Eared Owl > > Vol. I. >
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> Produced on wove paper.
>
> The reverse is blank except for the date “1875” in pencil.
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Background
“Accipitres, in ornithological taxonomy, denotes the order of birds of prey, including buzzards and owls, celebrated for their keen vision and hunting prowess. The Secretary Bird is renowned for its snake-stomping hunting technique, marking a pivotal adaptation in avian predation.”
Probably disbound from the NATIONAL ENCYCLOPAEDIA A DICTIONARY OF UNIVERSAL KNOWLEDGE.
About Your Purchase:
- Your purchase is this ORIGINAL antique hand-coloured lithograph print. No modern reprints, reproductions, or copies.
- this print is sold mounted.
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition. No significant tears or restorations.
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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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