{"product_id":"the-freycinet-collection-jacques-arago-1818-limited-edition-facsimile","title":"The Freycinet Collection – Jacques Arago, 1818 (Limited Edition Facsimile)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beautifully presented framed display from \u003cem\u003eThe Freycinet Collection\u003c\/em\u003e, featuring a limited edition facsimile of an original 1818 drawing by French explorer and artist \u003cstrong\u003eJacques Arago\u003c\/strong\u003e, together with the accompanying engraver's proof by Marais.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTitled \u003cstrong\u003e\"Nid d’Autour trouvé à L’Ile d’Irk-hatighs, 7bre 1818\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (Nest of a bird of prey found on Dirk Hartog Island, September 1818), the work documents an extraordinary nest encountered during the Freycinet expedition to Western Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced from originals held by the \u003cstrong\u003eState Library of Western Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e, each facsimile was issued in a strictly limited edition of just \u003cstrong\u003e50 copies\u003c\/strong\u003e and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. This example is individually numbered and professionally framed with descriptive plaque.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusual piece of Western Australian exploration history, combining scientific observation, maritime exploration and early colonial art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVery good condition throughout. Professionally framed behind glass with certificate of authenticity retained verso. Minor age-related wear to frame only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApprox. 89cm H x 63cm W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToodyay Antiques, Toodyay WA or ask about delivery options\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northam Secondhand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53342474371372,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/6420\/5356\/files\/IMG_9194.jpg?v=1781737971","url":"https:\/\/www.northamsecondhand.com.au\/products\/the-freycinet-collection-jacques-arago-1818-limited-edition-facsimile","provider":"Northam Secondhand","version":"1.0","type":"link"}