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c.1895 Struthiones Ostrich And Rhea Print - Struthio camelus & Rhea americana - Hand Coloured Ornithology Art - 9.5 x 6.25 in
This original hand-coloured print depicts Struthio camelus (Ostrich) and Rhea americana (Nandu) in a neutral setting. It measures 9.5 x 6.25 in.
> Two large, flightless birds are shown against a blank background:
> 1. A robust ostrich with black plumage, white secondary feathers and pinkish legs, standing on a small grassy tuft.
> 2. A slender rhea with grey-brown feathers and long neck, also poised on grass.
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> Transcription of all text:
> “STRUTHIONES.” (top centre)
> “Plate I.” (top right)
> “1” & “2” (near each figure)
> “Rhea americana. - Nandu.” (below right figure)
> “Struthio camelus. Ostrich.” (below left figure)
> “Vol. 13.” (lower left)
Produced on good quality paper, hand-coloured.
The verso shows mounting remnants and a pencil annotation “41”, with no show-through.
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Background
The ostrich is renowned for being the world’s largest bird, capable of reaching speeds up to 45 mph.
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 mounted.
Condition: good antique condition; slight mounting remnants to verso; no show-through.
Returns & Shipping
- Returns: No-questions-asked within 14 days provided in the same condition as dispatched; buyer pays return shipping.
- Packing: All prints are securely packaged in a clear bag with a board-backed envelope, further reinforced with recycled cardboard.
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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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