Bidspirit auction | ANTIQUE BRITISH HAND COLORED ENGRAVING

ANTIQUE BRITISH HAND COLORED ENGRAVING BY PJ SELBY - Hand-colored copper plate engraving. Plate LVI from the second edition of Selbys Illustration of British Ornithology, ca. 1840s. The print depicts a Ring Dove and Turtle Dove. Provenance: a well-preserved time capsule from the prestigious Decoration and Design Building in New York City, a renowned trade hub for interior designers. Prideaux John Selby, 1788 to 1867, was an English ornithologist, botanist and natural history artist. Collectible Graphic Art Prints, Illustrations, Bird Artists. Dimensions 26 x 19 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Overall good vintage condition. Signs of age and wear. Refer to photos. Sold As Is.