Framed Print Yellow-Bibbed Fruit Dove Birds Of New Guinea VINTAGE
A large reproduction print of the Ptilopus Solomonensis Gray published by the British Museum. The original illustration can be found in the famous and valuable book series The Birds of New Guinea and the Adjacent Papuan Islands by English ornithologist John Gould (1804 - 1881). The five volumes were published between 1875 and 1888 and feature spectacular hand coloured lithographic plates.
The Ptilopus Solomonensis Gray is a colourful bird in the pigeon and family (Columbidae). First described by George Robert Gray in 1870, and is native to the Solomon Islands and in the Bismarck. Commonly known as the Yellow-Bibbed Fruit Dove it has a striking appearance of green feathers and a banana-yellow patch on its chest.
This wonderful piece of wall art is in excellent condition. This professional presentation was completed several years ago, now carefully cleaned and refreshed in our framing workshop. Presented in a custom mount with hand applied wash line decoration and fitted in a high quality wooden frame. Ready to hang on your wall.
Product summary
Place Of Origin: England
Material: Paper, Ink, Wood & Glass
Manufacturer Marks & Inscriptions: British Museum Stamp
Period: Approx. 1990's
Provenance: Yes
Frame Size: Width 69cm (27.25 inches) x Height 54.5cm (21.5 inches) x Thickness 1.5cm (0.5 inch) approx.
Displayed Area Size: Width 35cm (13.75 inches) x Height 48.5cm (19 inches)
