Set of 4 Original Strike Engravings by Saverio Manetti – 18th Century Hand-Colored Avian Prints in Later Frames

This rare set of four original 18th-century avian engravings by celebrated Italian physician, botanist, and ornithologist Saverio Manetti (1723–1785) captures the elegance and scientific precision of early natural history illustration. Struck circa 1750 from his monumental Natural History of Birds ( Storia Naturale degli Uccelli ), each plate is printed on laid paper , beautifully hand-colored , and presented with self-matting in later painted wood frames . These original strike engravings exemplify the fusion of art and science from the Enlightenment era, ideal for collectors of antique ornithological works, interior designers, or admirers of fine European decorative arts. A refined addition to traditional libraries, gallery walls, or curated antique collections .

Dimensions: 20”H x 17“W x 1.25“D