142 Francis Orpen Morris (1810–1893) – Set of 4 Bird Eggs – Antique Natural History Chromolithographs – Snow Goose, Red-Breasted Goose, Pink-Footed Goose, White-Fronted Goose, Brent Goose (1862)
This set of four antique chromolithographs features delicately rendered eggs from several goose species, including the Snow Goose, Red-Breasted Goose, Pink-Footed Goose, White-Fronted Goose, Bernacle Goose, Brent Goose, and Greylag Goose. These plates were originally published as part of Francis Orpen Morris’s influential 19th-century ornithological series documenting British birds and their eggs.
Francis Orpen Morris (1810–1893) was a prominent British naturalist, author, and clergyman known for his beautifully illustrated natural history volumes. His works combined scientific precision with a distinctive Victorian aesthetic, making them highly prized by collectors and scholars alike. The egg illustrations are notable for their clarity, gentle tonal shading, and subtle attention to species-specific differences.
Artist or Maker
Francis Orpen Morris
Dimensions
26 cm × 16 cm
Medium
Chromolithograph on paper
Date
1862
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 2 000 - 3 000 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 25% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 60 SEK |
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