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John Gould, Psephotus Pulcherrimus
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Framed print of the Platycercus Pennanth (Paradise Parrot) from the books of the renowned British naturalist / ornithologist John Gould (1804-1881).
This image was first included in "The Birds of Australia," published around 1848. This now extinct species was first observed in 1844 by Gould's assistant, John Gilbert, in "The Darling Downs of Queensland." The last recorded sighting dates from 1927.
The images in Gould's publications were in most cases drawn and lithographed by his wife Elizabeth Gould and often also by Henry Constantine Richter.
The work is framed (as part of a series of 6 from various publications by Gould) by the framing firm Gabriël van Thienen in Brussels (a family business currently known as Maison van Thienen). The address label of the framing shop on the back bears the address where they were established under this name between 1917 and 1964. This makes this print by Gould very likely from the facsimile edition published by The Ariel Press in 1955. The frame and passe-partout show some signs of aging which, given the age, are not surprising and (as far as I am concerned) only add to the charm of the piece.
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ConditionGoodColorsMulti ColorMaterialPaperNumber of items1Height53 cmWidth43 cmDepth1 cm
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Private sellerBudel, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since April 2026 • 0 sales