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Set of 4 Hand-Colored Avian Engravings by Saverio Manetti – 18th Century Italian Natural History Prints, Custom Framed

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Antonios Bella Casa

Los Angeles, CA · Reported available

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Type

Prints

Period

Engravings circa 1750, Frames and matting new

Origin

Italy

Dimensions

Height 23.5 in

Attribution

Set of 4 Hand-Colored Avian Engravings by Saverio Manetti – 18th Century Italian Natural History Prints, Custom Framed

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This exquisite set of four original 18th-century avian engravings by renowned Italian naturalist Saverio Manetti showcases the beauty and precision of early ornithological illustration. Struck circa 1750 from the Storia Naturale degli Uccelli ( Natural History of Birds ), each engraving is richly hand-colored and printed on classic laid paper. These rare antique bird prints are newly matted and presented in custom painted and gilded frames , offering a refined blend of historic charm and contemporary elegance. A perfect collection for collectors of natural history art , botanical and zoological illustration enthusiasts , or anyone seeking distinctive European wall decor . An exceptional example of 18th-century scientific illustration , ideal for gallery walls, libraries, or classically styled interiors.

Dimensions: 23.5”H x 20.5“W x 1.25“D

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