Set of 4 Framed 18th Century Hand-Colored Engravings of Monkeys by G. Buffon

A set of (4) four very fine hand-colored copper plate engravings on handmade rag of monkeys by Naturalist George Leclerc Compte de Buffon (1749-1761): Malbrouck, Patas a Bandeau Noir, La Mone (Mona Monkey), and Mandrille. Exquisitely framed in taupe-colored, distressed wood shadow-box frames with brown matting.
Each measures: 13 1/4" wide x 15" high (with frame).
Details
CREATOR
Naturalist George Leclerc Compte de Buffon (Illustrator)
PLACE OF ORIGIN
France
DATE OF MANUFACTURE
circa 1750
PERIOD
1750-1759
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES
Hand-Colored Engravings on paper, wooden Frames
CONDITION
Good
CONDITION DETAILS
Each of the prints are in very good to excellent condition. The quality of the prints and the framing is exquisite!
WEAR
Wear consistent with age and use.
DIMENSIONS
H 15 in. x W 13.25 in. x D 2 in.
H 38.1 cm x W 33.66 cm x D 5.08 cm