Pair Authentic 19th-Century Hand-Colored Bird Engravings – The Naturalist’s Lib For Sale

Artist/Engraver: Illustrated by James Stewart, engraved by William Home Lizars (Edinburgh, Scotland)Editor: Sir William JardineMedium: Original steel-plate engravings with meticulous, period hand-applied watercolor accents on heavy paper.Included Pieces (Set of 2):Plate 1 (Left): The Harlequin Hummingbird (Trochilus multicolor). A fascinating, famous historical oddity depicting a composite bird fabricated by early 19th-century taxidermists.Plate 2 (Right): The Double-Collared Sunbird (Nectarinia bifasciata). A beautifully detailed rendering of a curved-beak African sunbird perched on a branch.Framing & Presentation: Professionally housed in an elegant, matching pair of premium mottled gold-gilt wooden frames. The custom display features high-end dual-layered matting, combining a navy blue marbled outer border with a rich burgundy inner accent line under glass.Condition: Excellent antique condition. The hand-colored watercolor pigments remain remarkably bright and vibrant. The frames are sturdy and ready to hang.Set of 2, great condition, paper has some small tears on framing back, see pictures please. Pictures and frame are in excellent condition