Antique Engraving of a "Crowned African Crane" from William Hayes's Portraits of Rare and Curious Birds...

Engraving with extensive hand coloring, 18th century, full title of text reads Portraits of Rare and Curious Birds, with their Descriptions, from the Menagey of Osterly Park, ink signed and dated lower right beneath matting, framed.

Frame dimensions 17 3/4 x 15 3/4 in.

Collection of a Gentleman, High Point, North Carolina

Some toning and several foxing marks; some light sheet waviness; sheet partially examined out of frame.