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DESCRIPTION:Antique Short Ear Owl Engraving Hand Colored Plate XXI John Selby Framed 18x24
Add a striking piece of natural history to your collection with this genuine antique engraving of a Short-Eared Owl (Strix brachyotos). Drawn and etched by the renowned British ornithologist John Prideaux Selby for his landmark 19th-century work, Illustrations of British Ornithology, this piece was beautifully printed and hand-colored by the famed Edinburgh engraver W.H. Lizars.
A clear, authentic plate mark is visible around the owl—the unmistakable hallmark of a true historical intaglio copperplate engraving, created when the heavy metal plate was pressed under high pressure into the paper.
Item Specifics & Details
Artist: John Prideaux Selby (1788–1867)
Subject: Short-Eared Owl (Plate XXI)
Technique: Hand-Colored Copperplate Engraving / Etching
Format: Professionally Framed and Matted
CONDITION:This is a genuine antique item and is being sold in Pre-owned / Used condition. It shows beautiful, authentic age with some general discoloration and light staining appropriate for a historical paper print. The frame does have some nicks and scratches. Please review all high-resolution photos carefully, as they serve as the primary visual guide to the item\'s current condition.
MEASUREMENTS: Matte Window 10-3/4\" x 16\". Frame size is 18\" x 24\"
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