Martinet 1765 engraving, Yellow-chested Bunting. FRAMED Description Yellow-chested Bunting. 664 Custom Framed About The Antique Print: *Information: This magnificent, copperplate engraving featured here displays remarkable, original hand-coloring. The plate is from Francois Martinet's work with Buffon on Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux. The work was published between 1765 and 1780 by Edme Louis Daubenton in France. Each plate features a delicate yellow border, which many believe led to the development of French matting. Each plate is on fine chain-linked, watermarked paper. About the Author: *Martinet was a prominent ornithological artist of the 1700s. He work closely with Count Georges-Louis Leclerc du Buffon on Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux. The work is considered one of the most influential bird books of all time. Martinet also created work for Marmontel, Voltaire, and Philidor. About The Custom Framing: *This beautiful antique engraving is custom framed in an Italian walnut burl moulding with Marquetry Inlaid design motif lip. Triple matted in acid-free Museum quality materials. Archival backing and matting is used to protect the value of the artwork. Paper size: 9" x 11" Outside framed size is: 19" x 21". * We do all the custom framing here at the gallery in Vermont with over 25 years experience in the field of fine art custom picture framing. Jim & Carol Duff~ Early River Gallery. Buyer pays for shipping and insurance. Double boxed for your best protection in transit. *Retail Value of the Custom Framing is: $250.00. Author: Francois Martinet Work: Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux Date: 1765-1780 Print Style: Copperplate Engraving Paper Size: ~ 9" by 11 1/2" Paper Type: Chain-linked, Watermarked Special Features: Magnificent Original Hand-Coloring Original Descriptive Text: Not Available Correct from the volume with un-trimmed edges. Condition: Excellent About Early River Gallery: Greetings from Vermont! We offer Fine Art,Limited Edition Prints,Antique Prints~Botanicals and John Gould "Original Hand-Colored Stone Lithographs, Period Victorian Lighting, Antique Furniture and "Museum Quality" Custom Framing with over 25 years experience in the Art and Picture Framing business. For over 25 years we have been offering our clients quality fine art, antiques, decorative home accents and museum quality custom picture framing.Thank you for visiting our virtual storefront on Ebay. Everyone seems to have a great time. Gallery owners Jim & Carol Duff