1850's Book Plate Engraving: Lady & African Grey Parrot

Collectibles : Paper

 

A mid-1800's engraving by the 17th century Parisian engraver Jean Boulanger titled "Lady & Parrot" or "Dame & Papagei", depicting an elegant woman and babe feeding fruit to an African Grey Parrot nearby. This is an engraving from an 1850's book, which is printed on heavyweight paper and is blank on the back. The total measurement is 7 7/8" in length and 7.5" in width, with the pictured area being 6.5" x 5 5/8". It is in excellent condition with no rips or tears, just a .5" stain on the right side (see pic). The back has two areas at the top where it was affixed to the book and the print has the legend "Boulanger pinx" on the left side and "Pound SC" on the right. Would be superbly preserved by framing and a testament to your good taste. (Not to mention the envy of all your friends!) I don't come by antique Grey items often, grab this one while you can!

Item ID: ab5630