{"product_id":"latham-red-flamingo-c1790","title":"Latham — Red Flamingo c.1790","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatham — Red Flamingo c.1790\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe American or Caribbean Flamingo (\u003cem\u003ePhoenicopterus ruber\u003c\/em\u003e) — once native to South Florida before being extirpated in the late 19th century by plume hunters and habitat loss — is among the most instantly recognizable birds in the world. Latham's depiction captures the species' characteristic crimson-pink plumage, the distinctive down-curved bill, and the elegant S-shaped neck. Small populations have begun returning to South Florida in recent years, making this historic plate a record of both natural history and ongoing conservation recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our Roseate Spoonbill plate — see the pair listing for a Florida wading-bird diptych.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout John Latham (1740–1837)\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Latham was an English physician and ornithologist — a founding member of the Linnean Society of London and one of the first Fellows of the Royal Society of London to specialize in birds. He is credited with providing the first scientific descriptions of more than 50 Australian bird species, and his work was foundational for subsequent ornithological literature including the work of John Gould.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Work\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLatham's \u003cem\u003eA General Synopsis of Birds\u003c\/em\u003e (London, 1781–1785, with supplements through 1801) and the later \u003cem\u003eA General History of Birds\u003c\/em\u003e (1821–1828) were landmark works illustrated with hand-colored engravings. The plates c.1790 from the \u003cem\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/em\u003e and its supplements are particularly prized for their depictions of tropical and subtropical species encountered during the first decades of extensive European Pacific exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eScarcity \u0026amp; Market Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndividual Latham hand-colored plates appear regularly at specialist print dealers and auction houses like Trillium, but particular subjects — the Florida birds (flamingo, spoonbill, roseate), Australian parrots, and other dramatic tropical species — are always in demand and command premium prices. Matched pairs (such as the Roseate Spoonbill and Red Flamingo) are especially scarce in original hand-colored condition with wide margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eInstitutional Holdings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplete sets at the Natural History Museum (London), the American Museum of Natural History, the Smithsonian, and major university natural-history libraries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSheet approximately 10 × 8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e This piece ships \u003cstrong\u003eunframed\u003c\/strong\u003e — the sheet or plate only. We can recommend framers in your area or ship to your preferred framer. Professional framing with archival materials typically runs $150–$400 depending on size and finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShipping Terms\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping costs vary by product, packaging requirements, destination, carrier, and insurance value.\u003c\/strong\u003e We do not use flat-rate shipping because antique prints, maps, paintings, and books each require different packing — some ship flat between archival boards, some ship rolled, some require custom-built crates with shock absorption, and framed pieces need extra protection for glass and corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow our shipping process works:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou place your order (shipping is calculated as $0 at checkout)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe prepare a custom shipping quote for your destination — typically within 24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe contact you to confirm carrier options (USPS, UPS, FedEx, DHL), insurance value, and delivery timeline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce you approve the shipping quote, we send a separate invoice for shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe pack with archival-grade materials and insure at full value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuestions on shipping before you buy? Contact us with your zip code (or international address) and we'll provide a quote before you commit to purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eImportant Buyer Notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese pieces are \u003cstrong\u003eantique originals\u003c\/strong\u003e, ranging from approximately 100 to over 400 years old. Each piece will show varying degrees of age-appropriate condition: paper toning, foxing, edge wear, fold marks, minor restoration, light staining, and other natural signs of age are common and expected for works of this period. Condition varies from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt is the buyer's responsibility to confirm that the piece is in the condition they require before purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e We are always happy to answer any questions about the state of the work, provide additional photographs of specific areas, describe any flaws or repairs in detail, or arrange a video review before you buy. Please contact us at any time with questions — we believe an informed buyer is the best customer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll pieces are guaranteed \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic originals\u003c\/strong\u003e (not reproductions, facsimiles, or modern prints). We offer a full refund if authenticity is ever disputed by a qualified third party.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\/\",\"@type\":\"VisualArtwork\",\"name\":\"Latham — Red Flamingo c.1790\",\"sku\":\"EC-LAT-003\",\"productID\":\"EC-LAT-003\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/eldrickco.com\/products\/latham-red-flamingo-c1790\",\"creator\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"John Latham\",\"birthDate\":\"1740\",\"deathDate\":\"1837\",\"nationality\":\"British\"},\"artist\":{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"name\":\"John Latham\",\"birthDate\":\"1740\",\"deathDate\":\"1837\",\"nationality\":\"British\"},\"dateCreated\":\"1790\",\"description\":\"Latham — Red Flamingo c.1790. 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