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Auction 197, Lot 720
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"Rallus Aquatius, Foemina", Sepp, Jan Christian

Subject: Prints - Birds

Period: 1797 (published)

Publication: Nederlandsche Vogelen

Color: Hand Color

Size:
14.6 x 21.4 inches
37.1 x 54.4 cm
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This exquisite engraving of a water rail appeared in the third volume of Nederlandsche Vogelen. Published in 5 volumes from 1770 to 1829, Nederlandsche Vogelen is an early landmark natural history work covering the avi-fauna of the Netherlands. The third volume featured engraving work by Jan Christaan Sepp and his son Jan and text by Martinus Houttuyn, taking over for Cornelius Nozeman.

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Condition: A

Full contemporary color on a sheet with a coat of arms watermark. There is a short edge tear confined to the bottom blank margin.

Estimate: $240 - $300

Unsold

Closed on 4/24/2024

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