{"product_id":"antique-hand-colored-engraving-of-an-egyptian-goose-from-buffon-s-histoire-naturelle-des-oiseaux-121-4","title":"Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of an Egyptian Goose from Buffon’s \"Histoire naturelle des oiseaux\" - 12¼\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis charming antique hand-colored ornithological engraving depicts an Egyptian goose, identified beneath by the historic French caption Oye d’Egypte. The image reproduces plate 379 from François-Nicolas Martinet’s celebrated bird illustrations for Buffon’s Histoire naturelle des oiseaux, a major 18th-century study of ornithology, first published in the 1770s.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e The present example is likely a later reproduction of the original plate, retaining the elegant simplicity and finely observed detail associated with Martinet’s work.  The sheet has a warm aged tone with scattered marks and softly faded color, and is presented under glass in a distressed giltwood frame. The worn gilding complements the paper beautifully and adds to the historic character of the piece. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e With its soft russet, green and cream palette, it would sit naturally within a country-house interior, whether hung alone as a small focal point or incorporated into a gallery wall of botanical and ornithological works. The aged paper and worn gilt frame bring a gentle sense of history, while the encyclopedic origin adds a light scholarly note. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition and patina consistent with age.\u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 12¼\" high x 9¾\" wide x 0¾\" thick  \u003cbr\u003eApprox. overall 31cm high x 25cm wide x 2cm thick \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chez Pluie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54721914110290,"sku":"25805","price":638.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1166\/6698\/files\/DSC07049_363210ee-5774-4b75-bf66-02792cfc2063.jpg?v=1789389530","url":"https:\/\/www.chezpluie.com\/products\/antique-hand-colored-engraving-of-an-egyptian-goose-from-buffon-s-histoire-naturelle-des-oiseaux-121-4","provider":"Chez Pluie","version":"1.0","type":"link"}