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• Mathews Australia

  Mathews – The Birds of Australia: Premium Ornithological Plates

  Between 1910 and 1927, Gregory M. Mathews produced one of the most ambitious ornithological undertakings of the modern era: The Birds of Australia. This monumental work, printed in limited numbers and illustrated by masters such as Roland Green, H. Goodchild, J.G. Keulemans and Henrik Grönvold, remains one of the high points of natural history publishing.

  Ideal for interiors that value sophistication and natural elegance, these original plates offer a timeless way to bring Australia’s unique avifauna into contemporary spaces. Each print is a refined intersection of scientific accuracy, delicate composition and luminous hand-colouring.

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  • Original antique prints — carefully selected — professionally preserved
  • Worldwide delivery via UPS/DHL Premium Express — free above €300
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  Red-collared Lorikeet	Gold-breasted Lorikeet
  Chestnut-breasted Cuckoo	Western Purple Kingfisher

  Heritage Stories

  Explore the artists behind these landmark ornithological plates — their techniques, field experience and the heritage that shaped early 20th-century bird illustration.

  Gregory M. Mathews     Roland Green     H. Goodchild     J.G. Keulemans     Henrik Grönvold

• Prêtre Birds

  Prêtre – Birds from the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali

  Discover our selection of original hand-coloured engravings of birds, illustrated by Pierre Antoine Prêtre for the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali published in Florence in the 19th century. Each plate blends scientific observation with a refined sense of composition, turning zoological description into visual poetry.

  These rare artworks feature exotic and European birds captured with exquisite detail and vivid colours. Some engravings even present subtle touches of metallic gold on the feathers, enhancing their luminosity and decorative presence on the page.

  Ideal for collectors, decorators and bird enthusiasts, these engravings are perfect for refined interiors, library walls, studios and curated gallery walls inspired by natural history, travel and the aesthetics of scientific illustration.

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  Buy with Confidence

  • Original antique prints — carefully selected — professionally preserved
  • Worldwide delivery via UPS/DHL Premium Express — free above €300
  • No customs duties worldwide — fully guaranteed. No delays, no extra charges. Ever.
  • Secure, professional packaging for safe international delivery
  • Returns accepted — a smooth, worry-free experience

  Buceros rhinoceros – Hornbill	Kingfishers – Antique Plate
  Promerops and Common Hoopoe	Green-tailed Jacamar – XJ8

  Heritage Stories – Birds in the Dizionario di Scienze Naturali

  These bird engravings belong to the historic Dizionario di Scienze Naturali, a work that captured the richness of zoology through elegant plates and meticulous hand-colouring. Prêtre’s birds stand out for their balance of scientific clarity and aesthetic refinement, making them highly desirable to collectors and design lovers alike.

  Pierre Antoine Prêtre — Illustrator of Natural Science

  Sacchetti Collection — “Not Just Another Print”

  Looking for original bird engravings and antique ornithological prints to enrich your home, office or studio? Explore authentic 19th-century artworks featuring hornbills, kingfishers, hoopoes and jacamars — illustrated with scientific precision and timeless elegance.