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Lot 90531:
Description
This hand-colored folio lithograph is from the first edition of Dr. Anton Reichenow’s work
Parrots of the World or
Vogelbilder aus fernen Zonen. The work was published by Theodor Fischer in Kasse, Germany between 1878 and 1883. The highly decorative prints feature striking, rich hand-coloring.
Dr. Anton Reichenow (1847-1941) was a German ornithologist and herpetologist. He worked for nearly 50 years and made great contributions to ornithological studies at the turn of the 20th century.
Gustav Mutzel (1839-1893) was a famous German wildlife artist. He is credited for the drawings in this work which were drawn in a lively manner with remarkable accuracy. The parrots featured were all the then known species from Australia, New Guinea, Asia, Philippines, Africa and America.
Paper Size: ~ 10 1/2" by 15 1/4"
Paper Type or Special Features: Lithograph (Printed with Color as well as Originally Hand-finished Color)
Condition report:
The work is in very good to excellent condition. The lower left corner chipped, but is placed with archival tape. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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