Audebert and L.P. Vieillot, after J.B.2 ODrawings... Lot 626

Audebert and L.P. Vieillot, after J.B.2 ODrawings after: Oiseaux dorés ou à reflets métalliques. Histoire naturelle et générale des colibris, oiseaux-mouches, jacamars et promerops. 19th century. Techniques: (washed) pen, watercolor and gouache over pencil, partly heightened with white. 33.5 x 22 cm. Each mounted in dots under passepartout. Zoologica Specifica Audebert a. L.P. Vieillot, after J.B. 2 ODrawings after: Oiseaux dorés ou à reflets métalliques. Histoire naturelle et générale des colibris, oiseaux-mouches, jacamars et promerops. 19th century. Techniques: (washed) pen, watercolor and gouache over pencil, partly heightened with white. 33.5 x 22 cm. Each mounted in dots under passepartout. Cf. Nissen, Vogelb. 47 - Anker 14 - Zimmer I, 17f - Sitwell/Buchanan p. 73 - Wood p. 206f - Contains the 2 drawings "Glanzvogel (Le Jacamar) Inscribed "Pl.1" and "Grauer Wiedehopf (La huppe grise)" Inscribed "Pl.3". - The 2 volumes of "Oiseaux dorés ou à reflets métalliques" form the main work of the French naturalist Jean-Baptiste Audebert. "Above all his Oiseaux dorés, the first magnificent depiction of the hummingbird ... made him pull out all the stops of his skill. Yet they are more like a collection of paintings than scientific illustrations" (Nissen). - The mounting showing through, delicately browned due to the paper and slightly light-stained in the passepartout section, 1 drawing inconspicuously brownstained. Overall well-preserved and fine drawings, the colors bright. Zoology - Ornithology - 2 orig. drawings after: Oiseaux dorés ou à reflets métalliques. Histoire naturelle et generale des colibris, oiseaux-mouches, jacamars et promerops. Various techniques: (washed) pen, watercolor and gouache over pencil, partly white heightened. Each mounted in spots under mat. The 2 volumes of the "Oiseaux dorés ou à reflets métalliques" are the most important work of the French naturalist Jean-Baptiste Audebert. - The mounting showing through, slightly browned due to the paper and somewhat light-stained in the mat cutout. Altogether well-preserved and fine drawings in bright colors. This work is taxed. A premium of 23.95% will be added to the hammer price and the final invoice amount will be subject to 7% (books) or 19% VAT in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 23.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books) or 19% VAT on the final invoice amount in the European Union.