William Hayes, colored engraving, c. 1794, signed, William Hayes (British, 1735-1802), "White Stork", copperplate engraving, from Rare and Curious Birds Accurately Drawn and Colored from Their Specimens in the Menagerie at Osterly Park, Bulmer & Co., London, 1794-99, Emily, Matilda and Anne Hayes, engravers & colorists, this example signed twice--once possibly in the plate lower left, and once in ink lower right, 9.5"h x 7.5"w (sight), 23.5"h x 20.25"w (frame)

Good, small brown spot upper left, "White Stork" appears in script beneath the mat, lower center **Condition reports are rendered as specialist opinion by the staff of the Auction House and not as statements of fact. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot. Please call us at (973) 377-1500 or e-mail info@milleabros.com with any questions about this lot at least 24 hours prior to auction.