A Set Of 19th Century Framed Bird Engravings By Edward Lear Fountain Hand coloured engravings of frogs

Hand coloured engravings of frogs and wading birds

The block was then placed in a printing press to give a black-and-white print

Height: 29 cm | Width: 22

Fullarton and Co

Height: 52 cm | Width: 46 cm | Depth: 35 cm

A Set Of 19th Century Framed Bird Engravings By Edward Lear Fountain Hand coloured engravings of frogsA fine set of four 19th Century hand coloured engravings of pigeons, by Edward Lear. These are presented in our handmade copies of an original Regency frame. These frames are made in our workshop, using the traditional methods of wood, plaster, gesso, bole and gilding with 23 carat gold leaf. The glass mounts are decorated with the Verre Eglomise technique. They are subtly aged and finished with a period or hand cast brass picture ring for hanging.