Set of 6 18th-century ornithological bird engravings by Jacques Renaud Bénard (1731-1794) lot 1
Set of 6 18th-century ornithological bird engravings by Jacques Renaud Bénard (1731-1794) lot 1
Set of 6 18th-century ornithological bird engravings by Jacques Renaud Bénard (1731-1794) lot 1
Set of 6 18th-century ornithological bird engravings by Jacques Renaud Bénard (1731-1794) lot 1
Set of 6 18th-century ornithological bird engravings by Jacques Renaud Bénard (1731-1794) lot 1
Set of 6 18th-century ornithological bird engravings by Jacques Renaud Bénard (1731-1794) lot 1
Set of 6 18th-century ornithological bird engravings by Jacques Renaud Bénard (1731-1794) lot 1
Set of 6 18th-century ornithological bird engravings by Jacques Renaud Bénard (1731-1794) lot 1
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Set of 6 18th-century ornithological bird engravings by Jacques Renaud Bénard (1731-1794) lot 1

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280 €
18th century
Louis XVI
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    Set of 6 engravings for framing, dating from the 18th century, circa 1790, and signed Benard* Direxit.

    These prints are original editions, measuring approximately 22.4cm x 30cm, and depict:
    The Ostrich
    The Cassowary
    The Bustard
    The Lesser Black-rumped Duck
    The African Bustard
    The Lohong
    The Common Stilt
    The Black-winged Stilt
    The Oystercatcher
    The Lesser European Dove
    The European Golden Plover
    The Black-throated Golden Plover
    The Ring-necked Plover
    The Crested Plover
    The Hooded Plover
    The Ragged Plover
    The Cayenne Plover
    The Capped Plover
    The Great Plover
    The Fox Plover
    The Swiftlet
    The Albatross
    The Common Guillemot
    The Lesser Common Guillemot
    The Marbled Guillemot.

    Delivery available via Chronopost for:
    France €20
    Europe €35
    Other countries €50
    More lots of these ornithological engravings will be available for sale soon; shipping is free for additional lots.

    *Jacques Renaud Benard, sometimes incorrectly called Robert Bénard, was a French engraver, born in Rosny-sous-Bois on April 13, 1731, and died in Paris on July 4, 1794. He contributed to the writing of the encyclopedic and methodical table of the three kingdoms of nature, including ornithology, by Abbé Bonnaterre in 1791.

    Ref: PLT44CAZMY

    Condition Good
    Style Louis XVI (Engravings, Prints of Louis XVI Style)
    Period 18th century (Engravings, Prints 18th century)
    Country of origin France
    Artist Jacques Renaud Benard  (1731-1794)
    Length (cm) 22
    Height (cm) 30
    Materials Paper
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 4-7 Business Days
    Location 56300, Pontivy, France
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