(British, 1679-1749)
T. 44 The Painted Finch from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, Vol. 1, 1754, London, signed in plate with monogram lower right, hand colored engraving on laid paper with "J Whatman" watermark; plate 13-3/4 x 10-1/4 in., sheet 21-1/2 x 14-5/8 in.; 18th century style parcel painted and gilt wood print frame, 24 x 18-1/4 x 7/8 in.
Provenance: Estate of Richard and Shirley Roberts, Virginia Beach, Virginia
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Estate of Richard and Shirley Roberts, Virginia Beach, Virginia
hinged archivally to mat, pencil inscription lower right in margin, light toning, light foxing, two tears on top edge, two small chips in paper along top edge, tape remnant verso on left side, faint handling creases, small loss to lower right corner; frame with minor wear
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