7217 Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon (1707–1788) and De Sève (active 1750–1780) and Masquelier (active 1760–1800) – The Carliacou – Engraving (1764)
This engraving is a scientific illustration from Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon’s monumental work, Histoire Naturelle, générale et particulière. The plate depicts Le Carliacou, a species of white-tailed deer. The work is a prime example of 18th-century natural history documentation, combining detailed scientific description with precise visual representation.
Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon was a French naturalist, mathematician, cosmologist, and author. His work on Histoire Naturelle, published in 36 volumes, was a major encyclopedic survey of natural history that influenced generations of naturalists. The engravings for the work were created by a team of artists, including De Sève and other skilled engravers.
Artist or Maker: Georges Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, De Sève, and Masquelier.
Dimensions: Approximately 26 × 20 cm.
Medium: Engraving.
Date: 1764.
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 | 200 - 300 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 24.4% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 6 SEK |
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