8774 François-Nicolas Martinet (1731–1800) – Sugarbird - Gros-Bec, du Canada - Gros-Bec, des Philippines – Engraving with hand-coloring (c. 1770)
This zoological engraving depicts a Promerops, or Sugarbird ("Le Promerops"). The bird is shown perched on a branch, its head turned in profile, and is characterized by meticulous detail in its plumage and the application of hand-coloring. This illustration is a typical plate from a major 18th-century natural history work on birds, such as the Planches Enluminées.
François-Nicolas Martinet was a highly prolific French natural history artist and engraver, best known for his immense contribution to the plates illustrating the natural history works of the time, most notably the ornithological section of the Comte de Buffon's Histoire Naturelle. His work is prized for its scientific accuracy, clarity, and the beautiful hand-coloring used to define the species.
Artist or Maker: François-Nicolas Martinet
Dimensions: Approximately 28 cm x 20 cm
Medium: Engraving with hand-coloring
Date: c. 1770
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.
| Värdering | 400 - 600 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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