11402 Friedrich Justin Bertuch (1747-1822) – Amphibious Animals – Hand-coloured engraving (1790)
"Amphibien XXIII. Amphibies XXIII. Amphibious animals XXIII. Amfibii XXIII." This print features a detailed zoological study of various lizards and salamanders, meticulously arranged in a vertical composition. This hand-coloured copper engraving was published in the Bilderbuch fur Kinder, or Children's Book of Pictures, by Friedrich Justin Bertuch in Weimar. The series was designed as an educational encyclopedia to introduce children to the wonders of the natural world, including flora, fauna, and geographical discoveries.
Friedrich Justin Bertuch was a prominent German publisher, writer, and entrepreneur during the Enlightenment. He founded the Landes-Industrie-Comptoir in Weimar, which became a leading publishing house for educational and scientific works. His most famous contribution, the Bilderbuch fur Kinder, consisted of twelve volumes published between 1790 and 1830, featuring hundreds of high-quality engravings.
Artist or Maker: Friedrich Justin Bertuch.
Dimensions: Approximately 24 cm x 20 cm.
Medium: Hand-coloured engraving.
Date: 1790.
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Estimate | 200 - 300 SEK |
| Buyers Premium (inc. VAT) | 24.4% |
| Hammer Fee (inc. VAT) | 6 SEK |
Dahlströms Rare Prints
Harju maakond, Tallinn
Lasnamäe linnaosa, Ruunaoja tn 3, 11415
Estland
info@dahlstromsrareprints.com
© Software Copyright 2026 Skeleton. All rights reserved.