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LOT 81

Lot 81

George Louis Leclerc Bufon (1707-1788)

George Louis Leclerc Bufon (1707-1788)
Lot 81 Details
George Louis Leclerc Bufon (1707-1788), French

FOUR STUDIES OF LARGE GAME: L’ONCE; LA PANTHERE FEMELLE; LE TZEIRAN; LE PASAN (FROM HISTOIRE NATURELLE GENERALE ET PARTICULIERE DU CABINET ROI - COLLECTION DE PLANCHES D HISTOIRE NATURELLE ENLUMINEES), 1766-1799

Four handcoloured engravings with letters drawn by De Seve, engraved by C.F. Fritzsch. Published by Buffon in 1789. Contained in burled veneered wood frames.
Plate 8.1" x 6.7" — 20.5 x 17 cm.; 16" x 14" — 40.6 x 35.6 cm.

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $360
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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George Louis Leclerc Bufon (1707-1788)
  • George Louis Leclerc Bufon (1707-1788)
  • George Louis Leclerc Bufon (1707-1788)
  • George Louis Leclerc Bufon (1707-1788)

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