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Pair of Majestic British Eagle Photogravures by L. M. Medland, 1908

$453.64per set
£339.60per set
€399per setVAT Included
CA$640.24per set
A$660.12per set
CHF 372.19per set
MX$8,449.13per set
NOK 4,291.36per set
SEK 4,488.51per set
DKK 3,043.22per set

About the Item

Title: Pair of Majestic British Eagle Photogravures by L. M. Medland, 1908 Description: A striking pair of original antique bird-of-prey prints from The Birds of the British Islands by Charles Stonham, illustrated by Lilian Marguerite Medland and published in London by E. Grant Richards. This pair shows two powerful British eagle subjects: Plate CXXXII: Golden Eagle Plate CXXXIII: White-Tailed Eagle, also known as the Sea Eagle Both plates are finely rendered in monochrome with soft tonal shading, showing the birds perched on rocky coastal or mountain settings. The restrained black-and-white treatment gives the works a strong, elegant and timeless decorative quality. They would make a beautiful pair for a library, study, country house, naturalist interior, or collector’s gallery wall. Maker: Lilian Marguerite Medland, illustrator Charles Stonham, author Technique: Original monochrome photogravure / gravure print on paper Publication: The Birds of the British Islands Publisher: E. Grant Richards, London Date: 1908 Origin: United Kingdom Period: Early 20th century / Edwardian Condition: Good antique condition. Light age toning, minor spotting, faint handling marks and small signs of wear to the sheet edges, consistent with age. The images remain attractive and well preserved. Sold unframed. Keywords: Golden Eagle, White-Tailed Eagle, Sea Eagle, British eagle prints, eagle engravings, birds of prey, raptor prints, Lilian Medland, L. M. Medland, Charles Stonham, The Birds of the British Islands, antique bird prints, ornithology, natural history, photogravure, Edwardian bird art, country house decor, naturalist interior.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.21 in (31 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 0.01 in (0.2 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1908
  • Condition:
    Good antique condition. Light age toning, minor spotting, faint handling marks and small signs of wear to the sheet edges, consistent with age. The images remain attractive and well preserved. Sold unframed.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-14331-3-8, -91stDibs: LU3054350922962

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