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C1864
Tanysiptera Sylvia.
Artist:
Silvester Diggles (1817 - 1880)
Very rare lithograph of the Buff-breasted paradise kingfisher from Silvester Diggles, The Ornithology of Australia. This work is one of the great rarities of Australian ornithology. A rare and important work. Common name: Buff-breasted paradise kingfisherBinomial name: Tanysiptera sylviaFirst described: Gould 1850Distribution: QLD
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Full Title:
Tanysiptera Sylvia.
Date:
C1864
Artist:
Silvester Diggles (1817 - 1880)
Condition:
Small surface scuffing at the tip of beak of the lower bird, otherwise in good condition.
Technique:
Lithograph with original hand colouring.
Image Size:
270mm
x 360mm
Paper Size:
282mm
x 383mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1864
Description:
Very rare lithograph of the Buff-breasted paradise kingfisher from Silvester Diggles, The Ornithology of Australia.
This work is one of the great rarities of Australian ornithology. A rare and important work.
Common name: Buff-breasted paradise kingfisher
Binomial name: Tanysiptera sylvia
First described: Gould 1850
Distribution: QLD
Biography:
Silvester Diggles (1817-1880)
Painter, professional photographer, musician & naturalist. Diggles outstanding artistic achievement was work on Ornithology of Australia, which was issued to subscribers in twenty-one parts. In 1877 money was not available to print further parts. Worry over Ornithology contributed to the breakdown of his health. This work is one of the great rarities of Australian ornithology..
