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The Hawks-bill Turtle. A Perfect Recreation™ of the copperplate engraving with original hand color. Mark Catesby, c. 1731. Specially framed, 27” x 20”.
SAVE $475: Use the Coupon Code "giving" to buy this for $1,900. The Hawks-bill Turtle was abundant when it was painted by Mark Catesby c. 1730. It is extravantly and gorgeously framed by Ædicule Fine Framemaking, the internationaly renowned source for hand-crafted, historically accurate picture framing. This 'Reverse Cassetta' profile frame has an ivory "ogee" at its inner, or sight, edge. Its surface treatment is 23K gold water gild over red and ochre, with moderate aging and patination. This is a classic presentation of this important and charming 18th century image. Meet the Framemakers in this fascinating video. We also offer a handsomely impressive and classic frame with bronze gilded edges around an aged, blackened frieze. Click to view. Return to unframed print.
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