Mark Catesby (Eng., 1682-1749), "The Fieldfare"

Hand-colored copperplate engraving T.29 on laid paper with a partially obscured undated (James) WHATMAN watermark, depicts a deceased bird, from "The Natural History of Carolina, Georgia, Florida and the Bahama Islands." Presented in a 20th century partially gilt wooden frame. Sheet 14 3/16 x 20 5/8 in.; DOA 20.25 x 26 in.

Private Collection, Edenton, NC

Light age toning.

$200 - 400