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Bird painter, Painter, Animal painter, b. 1785 - d. 1851

Born in Haiti in 1785, artist John James Audubon was raised in France, a place where his interest in nature began. Sent to America in 1803, his love of birds and his artistic talent coalesced. Known worldwide for his association with bird conservation, artist John James Audubon created lifelike drawings of birds using a true-to-life color palette. One of his favorite pastimes was hunting, but as a naturalist he was concerned with conservation, especially the increased destruction of bird habitats.

Eventually, he created Birds of America, a book containing 435 of John James Audubon's paintings compiled into prints. The prints depicted each of North America's known bird varieties at the time. The value of John James Audubon prints extend beyond market price, and his paintings and drawings continue to set the standard for avian artwork. Whether you like furry or feathered wildlife, search other dazzling animal prints online at Invaluable.

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                  • JOHN JAMES AUDUBON - BLACK BELLIED DARTER / HOOPING CRANE (2 WORKS)
                    Nov. 21, 2024

                    JOHN JAMES AUDUBON - BLACK BELLIED DARTER / HOOPING CRANE (2 WORKS)

                    Est: $200 - $400

                    Lot 52 John James Audubon American (1785-1851) Black Bellied Darter / Hooping Crane (2 Works) lithograph sight (each): 37 x 25 inches frame dimensions (each): 47 x 35 x 1 3/4 inches, wood frames with glazing Provenance: From the Collection of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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                  • Audubon, Amsterdam Ed - Wild Turkey, female. 6
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Audubon, Amsterdam Ed - Wild Turkey, female. 6

                    Est: $300 - $600

                    This remarkable, elephant folio lithograph is from the Amsterdam Edition of John James Audubon’s The Birds of America. The work was published in Amsterdam and New York by Johnson Reprint Corporation and Theatrum Orbis Terrarum between 1971 and 1972. The lithographs from the Amsterdam edition are highly respected and sought after because of the detail used in their creation. The complex but accurate process of color photo-lithography was used for printing each image. The publishers also chose to have a woven paper produced of the highest quality using 100% unbleached cotton rags with each sheet bearing a watermark. Only 250 copies of the Amsterdam edition were published and then sold by subscription. The printing was the first recreation of the Audubon plates in elephant folio size in 135 years. This edition is very appealing to the Audubon collector due to the look and feel of that of the original Havell edition.

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                  • Audubon, Amsterdam Ed - Golden Eagle. 181
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Audubon, Amsterdam Ed - Golden Eagle. 181

                    Est: $300 - $600

                    This remarkable, elephant folio lithograph is from the Amsterdam Edition of John James Audubon’s The Birds of America. The work was published in Amsterdam and New York by Johnson Reprint Corporation and Theatrum Orbis Terrarum between 1971 and 1972. The lithographs from the Amsterdam edition are highly respected and sought after because of the detail used in their creation. The complex but accurate process of color photo-lithography was used for printing each image. The publishers also chose to have a woven paper produced of the highest quality using 100% unbleached cotton rags with each sheet bearing a watermark. Only 250 copies of the Amsterdam edition were published and then sold by subscription. The printing was the first recreation of the Audubon plates in elephant folio size in 135 years. This edition is very appealing to the Audubon collector due to the look and feel of that of the original Havell edition.

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                  • Audubon, Amsterdam Ed - Summer or Wood Duck. 206
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Audubon, Amsterdam Ed - Summer or Wood Duck. 206

                    Est: $300 - $600

                    This remarkable, elephant folio lithograph is from the Amsterdam Edition of John James Audubon’s The Birds of America. The work was published in Amsterdam and New York by Johnson Reprint Corporation and Theatrum Orbis Terrarum between 1971 and 1972. The lithographs from the Amsterdam edition are highly respected and sought after because of the detail used in their creation. The complex but accurate process of color photo-lithography was used for printing each image. The publishers also chose to have a woven paper produced of the highest quality using 100% unbleached cotton rags with each sheet bearing a watermark. Only 250 copies of the Amsterdam edition were published and then sold by subscription. The printing was the first recreation of the Audubon plates in elephant folio size in 135 years. This edition is very appealing to the Audubon collector due to the look and feel of that of the original Havell edition.

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                  • Audubon - Washington Sea Eagle. 13
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Audubon - Washington Sea Eagle. 13

                    Est: $200 - $500

                    This hand-colored lithograph comes from John James Audubon's first octavo edition of Birds of America published from 1840 to 1844. The work was completed under the direct supervision of J. J. Audubon. The lithography and hand-coloring was completed by J. T. Bowen. Prints from Birds of America are amongst the most sought after and collectible of hand-colored American prints. The first edition was the only one to be completed using strictly hand-coloring. John James Audubon (1785-1851) is perhaps the most famous of early American naturalists. Birds of America is one of the best examples of hand-colored work in America and is highly collectible.

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                  • Audubon - Black-throated Diver. 477
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Audubon - Black-throated Diver. 477

                    Est: $200 - $500

                    This hand-colored lithograph comes from John James Audubon's first octavo edition of Birds of America published from 1840 to 1844. The work was completed under the direct supervision of J. J. Audubon. The lithography and hand-coloring was completed by J. T. Bowen. Prints from Birds of America are amongst the most sought after and collectible of hand-colored American prints. The first edition was the only one to be completed using strictly hand-coloring. John James Audubon (1785-1851) is perhaps the most famous of early American naturalists. Birds of America is one of the best examples of hand-colored work in America and is highly collectible.

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                  • Audubon - Red-throated Diver. 478
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Audubon - Red-throated Diver. 478

                    Est: $200 - $500

                    This hand-colored lithograph comes from John James Audubon's first octavo edition of Birds of America published from 1840 to 1844. The work was completed under the direct supervision of J. J. Audubon. The lithography and hand-coloring was completed by J. T. Bowen. Prints from Birds of America are amongst the most sought after and collectible of hand-colored American prints. The first edition was the only one to be completed using strictly hand-coloring. John James Audubon (1785-1851) is perhaps the most famous of early American naturalists. Birds of America is one of the best examples of hand-colored work in America and is highly collectible.

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                  • Audubon - Western Blue Bird. 135
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Audubon - Western Blue Bird. 135

                    Est: $200 - $500

                    This hand-colored lithograph comes from John James Audubon's first octavo edition of Birds of America published from 1840 to 1844. The work was completed under the direct supervision of J. J. Audubon. The lithography and hand-coloring was completed by J. T. Bowen. Prints from Birds of America are amongst the most sought after and collectible of hand-colored American prints. The first edition was the only one to be completed using strictly hand-coloring. John James Audubon (1785-1851) is perhaps the most famous of early American naturalists. Birds of America is one of the best examples of hand-colored work in America and is highly collectible.

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                  • Audubon - Common, or Purple Crow-Blackbird. 221
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Audubon - Common, or Purple Crow-Blackbird. 221

                    Est: $200 - $500

                    This hand-colored lithograph comes from John James Audubon's first octavo edition of Birds of America published from 1840 to 1844. The work was completed under the direct supervision of J. J. Audubon. The lithography and hand-coloring was completed by J. T. Bowen. Prints from Birds of America are amongst the most sought after and collectible of hand-colored American prints. The first edition was the only one to be completed using strictly hand-coloring. John James Audubon (1785-1851) is perhaps the most famous of early American naturalists. Birds of America is one of the best examples of hand-colored work in America and is highly collectible.

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                  • Audubon - 4 Warbler Lithographs
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Audubon - 4 Warbler Lithographs

                    Est: $500 - $1,000

                    Included in this lot: Yellow-throated Wood-Warbler. 79 Black-poll Wood-Warbler. 78 Audubon's Wood-Warbler. 77 Hooded Flycatching Warbler. 71 Description of the work: This hand-colored lithograph comes from John James Audubon's first octavo edition of Birds of America published from 1840 to 1844. The work was completed under the direct supervision of J. J. Audubon. The lithography and hand-coloring was completed by J. T. Bowen. Prints from Birds of America are amongst the most sought after and collectible of hand-colored American prints. The first edition was the only one to be completed using strictly hand-coloring. John James Audubon (1785-1851) is perhaps the most famous of early American naturalists. Birds of America is one of the best examples of hand-colored work in America and is highly collectible.

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                  • Audubon - Pair of Water Bird Lithographs
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Audubon - Pair of Water Bird Lithographs

                    Est: $400 - $800

                    Included in this lot: Frigate Pelican Man of War Bird. 421 Booby Gannet. 426 Description of the work: This hand-colored lithograph comes from John James Audubon's first octavo edition of Birds of America published from 1840 to 1844. The work was completed under the direct supervision of J. J. Audubon. The lithography and hand-coloring was completed by J. T. Bowen. Prints from Birds of America are amongst the most sought after and collectible of hand-colored American prints. The first edition was the only one to be completed using strictly hand-coloring. John James Audubon (1785-1851) is perhaps the most famous of early American naturalists. Birds of America is one of the best examples of hand-colored work in America and is highly collectible.

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                  • Audubon - 3 Tern Lithographs
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Audubon - 3 Tern Lithographs

                    Est: $400 - $800

                    Included in this lot: Roseate Tern. 437 Common Tern. 433 Gull-billed Tern, Marsh Tern. 430 Description of the work: This hand-colored lithograph comes from John James Audubon's first octavo edition of Birds of America published from 1840 to 1844. The work was completed under the direct supervision of J. J. Audubon. The lithography and hand-coloring was completed by J. T. Bowen. Prints from Birds of America are amongst the most sought after and collectible of hand-colored American prints. The first edition was the only one to be completed using strictly hand-coloring. John James Audubon (1785-1851) is perhaps the most famous of early American naturalists. Birds of America is one of the best examples of hand-colored work in America and is highly collectible.

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                  • Audubon - Pair of Northern Hare Lithographs
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Audubon - Pair of Northern Hare Lithographs

                    Est: $400 - $800

                    Included in this lot: Northern Hare, Summer. 11 Northern Hare. 12 Description of the work: This octavo lithograph is from John James Audubon's The Quadrupeds of North America. The work was published in New York in 1854. Quadrupeds was Audubon's final great natural history work. His animal drawings are still considered some ofthe finest prints published in America. The folio edition of this work marked the first time that America's animals were described and illustrated in one publication and the octavo publication continued that effort. Audubon and his son, John Woodhouse, drew all of the quadrupeds in the work. Victor Gifford Audubon drew the backgrounds for many of the prints.

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                  • Audubon - Polar Hare. 32
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Audubon - Polar Hare. 32

                    Est: $150 - $300

                    This octavo lithograph is from John James Audubon's The Quadrupeds of North America. The work was published in New York in 1854. Quadrupeds was Audubon's final great natural history work. His animal drawings are still considered some ofthe finest prints published in America. The folio edition of this work marked the first time that America's animals were described and illustrated in one publication and the octavo publication continued that effort. Audubon and his son, John Woodhouse, drew all of the quadrupeds in the work. Victor Gifford Audubon drew the backgrounds for many of the prints.

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                  • Audubon - Esquimaux Dog. 113
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Audubon - Esquimaux Dog. 113

                    Est: $150 - $300

                    This octavo lithograph is from John James Audubon's The Quadrupeds of North America. The work was published in New York in 1854. Quadrupeds was Audubon's final great natural history work. His animal drawings are still considered some ofthe finest prints published in America. The folio edition of this work marked the first time that America's animals were described and illustrated in one publication and the octavo publication continued that effort. Audubon and his son, John Woodhouse, drew all of the quadrupeds in the work. Victor Gifford Audubon drew the backgrounds for many of the prints.

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                  • Audubon - Arctic Fox. 121
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Audubon - Arctic Fox. 121

                    Est: $150 - $300

                    This octavo lithograph is from John James Audubon's The Quadrupeds of North America. The work was published in New York in 1854. Quadrupeds was Audubon's final great natural history work. His animal drawings are still considered some ofthe finest prints published in America. The folio edition of this work marked the first time that America's animals were described and illustrated in one publication and the octavo publication continued that effort. Audubon and his son, John Woodhouse, drew all of the quadrupeds in the work. Victor Gifford Audubon drew the backgrounds for many of the prints.

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                  • Audubon - 4 Squirrel Lithographs
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Audubon - 4 Squirrel Lithographs

                    Est: $400 - $800

                    Included in this lot: Oregon Flying Squirrel. 15 Cat Squirrel. 17 Soft haired Squirrel. 19 Hudson's Bay Squirrel & Chickaree Red Squirrel. 14 Description of the work: This octavo lithograph is from John James Audubon's The Quadrupeds of North America. The work was published in New York in 1854. Quadrupeds was Audubon's final great natural history work. His animal drawings are still considered some ofthe finest prints published in America. The folio edition of this work marked the first time that America's animals were described and illustrated in one publication and the octavo publication continued that effort. Audubon and his son, John Woodhouse, drew all of the quadrupeds in the work. Victor Gifford Audubon drew the backgrounds for many of the prints.

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                  • Audubon - Pair of Squirrel Lithographs
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Audubon - Pair of Squirrel Lithographs

                    Est: $300 - $600

                    Included in this lot: Chipping Squirrel Hacker. 8 Four-striped Ground Squirrel. 24 Description of the work: This octavo lithograph is from John James Audubon's The Quadrupeds of North America. The work was published in New York in 1854. Quadrupeds was Audubon's final great natural history work. His animal drawings are still considered some ofthe finest prints published in America. The folio edition of this work marked the first time that America's animals were described and illustrated in one publication and the octavo publication continued that effort. Audubon and his son, John Woodhouse, drew all of the quadrupeds in the work. Victor Gifford Audubon drew the backgrounds for many of the prints.

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                  • Audubon, Imperial Folio - Common Mouse. 90
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Audubon, Imperial Folio - Common Mouse. 90

                    Est: $7,000 - $9,000

                    This exceptional folio lithograph is from John James Audubon's The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. It was part of the Imperial Folio Edition published between 1845 and 1851. Audubon and his son, John Woodhouse, drew all of the quadrupeds in the work. Victor Gifford Audubon drew the backgrounds for many of the prints. The print is a stone lithograph which features original hand-coloring completed by noted printer James T. Bowen of Philadelphia. Great care was taken in the lithography and hand-coloring of the print to give the animal fur a truly realistic appearance. Audubon worked on the quadrupeds for fifteen years and studied the animals in their natural habitats and collected skins. It was the first work of this size done on American quadrupeds and a landmark for natural science in America. Audubon detailed many frontier animals for the first time, and the work helped spark public interest in the natural flora and fauna of America. When he undertook the research for this publication, he wrote his collaborator Rev. James Bachman "I am growing old, but what of this? My spirits are as enthusiastical as ever, my legs full able to carry my body for ten years to come, and in about two of these I expect the illustrations out, and ere the following twelve months have elapsed, their histories studied, their descriptions carefully prepared and the book printed! Only think of the quadrupeds of America being presented to the World of Science by Audubon and Bachman." (Streshinsky, Audubon, p. 332) Quadrupeds would be his last major work and expedition. He completed half of the drawings before his health began to deteriorate, but it was a true collaboration with his son, John Woodhouse Audubon. John James Audubon served as "...the genius and guiding hand. Audubon was the person who conceived the projects and had the enthusiasm and determination to see them through. He was the artist, the author, the designer, and, when the time came, the salesman. As the success of the 'little work' grew, Audubon’s dominant role in the process became more apparent." (Ron Tyler) Provenance: Stamp to title reads Gardner A. Sage Library, Theological Seminary, New Brunswick, New Jersey

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                  • Audubon, Imperial Folio - Downy Squirrel. 25
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    Audubon, Imperial Folio - Downy Squirrel. 25

                    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

                    This exceptional folio lithograph is from John James Audubon's The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. It was part of the Imperial Folio Edition published between 1845 and 1851. Audubon and his son, John Woodhouse, drew all of the quadrupeds in the work. Victor Gifford Audubon drew the backgrounds for many of the prints. The print is a stone lithograph which features original hand-coloring completed by noted printer James T. Bowen of Philadelphia. Great care was taken in the lithography and hand-coloring of the print to give the animal fur a truly realistic appearance. Audubon worked on the quadrupeds for fifteen years and studied the animals in their natural habitats and collected skins. It was the first work of this size done on American quadrupeds and a landmark for natural science in America. Audubon detailed many frontier animals for the first time, and the work helped spark public interest in the natural flora and fauna of America. When he undertook the research for this publication, he wrote his collaborator Rev. James Bachman "I am growing old, but what of this? My spirits are as enthusiastical as ever, my legs full able to carry my body for ten years to come, and in about two of these I expect the illustrations out, and ere the following twelve months have elapsed, their histories studied, their descriptions carefully prepared and the book printed! Only think of the quadrupeds of America being presented to the World of Science by Audubon and Bachman." (Streshinsky, Audubon, p. 332) Quadrupeds would be his last major work and expedition. He completed half of the drawings before his health began to deteriorate, but it was a true collaboration with his son, John Woodhouse Audubon. John James Audubon served as "...the genius and guiding hand. Audubon was the person who conceived the projects and had the enthusiasm and determination to see them through. He was the artist, the author, the designer, and, when the time came, the salesman. As the success of the 'little work' grew, Audubon’s dominant role in the process became more apparent." (Ron Tyler) Provenance: Stamp to title reads Gardner A. Sage Library, Theological Seminary, New Brunswick, New Jersey

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                  • J.J. AUDUBON: Pair of Reproduction Prints
                    Nov. 16, 2024

                    J.J. AUDUBON: Pair of Reproduction Prints

                    Est: $50 - $100

                    Two J.J. Audubon dot prints, of Grous and Ptarmagin. [Frame: 22" H x 26" W]. Condition reports and requests for additional photos cannot be accepted on this lot; please bid accordingly. This is not an indication of good or bad condition.

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                  • J.J. AUDUBON PRINT
                    Nov. 15, 2024

                    J.J. AUDUBON PRINT

                    Est: $500 - $1,000

                    J. J. Audubon print "The American Flamingo", engraver Robert Havell Jr. with certificate of authenticity-guaranteed as represented. Nice frame and matted margins. Dimensions: 38" x 25.5" Image size

                    New Hampshire Auctions and Appraisals LLC
                  • JOHN J. AUDUBON (1785-1851) LITHOGRAPH TITLED PTEROMYS ORIGONENSIS, 29.5IN x 35.5IN (73cm x 91cm)
                    Nov. 12, 2024

                    JOHN J. AUDUBON (1785-1851) LITHOGRAPH TITLED PTEROMYS ORIGONENSIS, 29.5IN x 35.5IN (73cm x 91cm)

                    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

                    John J. Audubon (1785-1851) limited edition, color lithograph titled Pteromys Origonensis, Plate 25, Number 3. It is after the original which was printed in 1845. This addition was printed in Philadelphia in the 1980s. It states in the bottom right, “Lith' Printed & Col’ by J. T. Bowen, Philad 1845.”. It states in the bottom left, “Drawn from Nature and Published by John J. Audubon, F.R.S.F.L.S.” With frame, it measures 29.5 inches x 35.5 inches. It is matted and framed under glass in a simple, wooden frame. Acquired from a Metro Washington DC estate.

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                  • JOHN J. AUDUBON (1785-1851) LITHOGRAPH TITLED SCIURUS COLLIAEI, 29.5IN x 35.5IN (73cm x 91cm)
                    Nov. 12, 2024

                    JOHN J. AUDUBON (1785-1851) LITHOGRAPH TITLED SCIURUS COLLIAEI, 29.5IN x 35.5IN (73cm x 91cm)

                    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

                    John J. Audubon (1785-1851) limited edition, color lithograph titled Sciurus CollIiaei, Plate 104, Number 21. It is after the original which was printed in 1847. This addition was printed in Philadelphia in the 1980s. It states in the bottom right, “Lith' Printed & Col’ by J. T. Bowen, Philad 1847.”. It states in the bottom left, “Drawn from Nature and Published by J. W. Audubon” With frame, it measures 29.5 inches x 35.5 inches. It is matted and framed under glass in a simple, wooden frame. Acquired from a Metro Washington DC estate.

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                  • JOHN JAMES LAFOREST AUDUBON (NY/FRANCE, 1785-1851
                    Nov. 10, 2024

                    JOHN JAMES LAFOREST AUDUBON (NY/FRANCE, 1785-1851

                    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

                    JOHN JAMES LAFOREST AUDUBON (NY/FRANCE, 1785-1851 "Gulo Luscus, Lin: The Wolverine, 3/4 Natural Size", Plate XXVI, hand colored lithograph on wove paper, by John T. Bowen, Philadelphia, 1843. From Audubon's Imperial Bowen edition of the Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, published 1845-1858, which contained 150 hand-colored lithographs of North American mammals. Original sheets were 22" x 28". In vintage mitered spruce pine frame, museum mount under UV plexi, OS: 26 1/4" x 32 1/2", SS: 20 1/2" x 26 3/4", light rippling.

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                  • JOHN JAMES LAFOREST AUDUBON (NY/FRANCE, 1785-1851
                    Nov. 10, 2024

                    JOHN JAMES LAFOREST AUDUBON (NY/FRANCE, 1785-1851

                    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

                    JOHN JAMES LAFOREST AUDUBON (NY/FRANCE, 1785-1851 "Ovibos Moschatus, Gmel, Musk Ox, Males", Plate CXI, hand colored lithograph on wove paper, by John T. Bowen, Philadelphia, 1843. From Audubon's Imperial Bowen edition of the Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, published 1845-1858, which contained 150 hand-colored lithographs of North American mammals. Original sheets were 22" x 28". In vintage mitered spruce pine frame, museum mount under UV plexi, OS: 24 1/4" x 31 3/4", SS: 19 1/2" x 27", light foxing.

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                  • John James Audubon (1785-1851), Pied Duck.
                    Nov. 10, 2024

                    John James Audubon (1785-1851), Pied Duck.

                    Est: $2,500 - $3,500

                    Engraving and color by R. Havel 1836. Drawn from nature by John James Audubon. Professionally framed with conservation glass and matting. Sheet measures 24.75" x 37.25". J. Whatman 1838 watermark.

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                  • John James Audubon (1785-1851), Great red breasted rail.
                    Nov. 10, 2024

                    John James Audubon (1785-1851), Great red breasted rail.

                    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

                    Engraving and color by R. Havel 1834. Drawn from nature by John James Audubon. Great grey breasted rail or marsh hen. Male spring plumage, young autumnal plumage. Number 41 Plate CC111. Professionally framed with conservation glass and matting. Image size 12" x 18.75", full sheet 25.25" x 38". J. Whatman 1858 watermark.

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                  • Audubon - Golden Eagle. 12
                    Nov. 09, 2024

                    Audubon - Golden Eagle. 12

                    Est: $300 - $600

                    This hand-colored lithograph comes from John James Audubon's first octavo edition of Birds of America published from 1840 to 1844. The work was completed under the direct supervision of J. J. Audubon. The lithography and hand-coloring was completed by J. T. Bowen. Prints from Birds of America are amongst the most sought after and collectible of hand-colored American prints. The first edition was the only one to be completed using strictly hand-coloring. John James Audubon (1785-1851) is perhaps the most famous of early American naturalists. Birds of America is one of the best examples of hand-colored work in America and is highly collectible.

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                  • Audubon - Raven. 224
                    Nov. 09, 2024

                    Audubon - Raven. 224

                    Est: $300 - $600

                    This hand-colored lithograph comes from John James Audubon's first octavo edition of Birds of America published from 1840 to 1844. The work was completed under the direct supervision of J. J. Audubon. The lithography and hand-coloring was completed by J. T. Bowen. Prints from Birds of America are amongst the most sought after and collectible of hand-colored American prints. The first edition was the only one to be completed using strictly hand-coloring. John James Audubon (1785-1851) is perhaps the most famous of early American naturalists. Birds of America is one of the best examples of hand-colored work in America and is highly collectible.

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                  • Audubon - Harris' Woodpecker. 21
                    Nov. 09, 2024

                    Audubon - Harris' Woodpecker. 21

                    Est: $200 - $500

                    This hand-colored lithograph comes from John James Audubon's first octavo edition of Birds of America published from 1840 to 1844. The work was completed under the direct supervision of J. J. Audubon. The lithography and hand-coloring was completed by J. T. Bowen. Prints from Birds of America are amongst the most sought after and collectible of hand-colored American prints. The first edition was the only one to be completed using strictly hand-coloring. John James Audubon (1785-1851) is perhaps the most famous of early American naturalists. Birds of America is one of the best examples of hand-colored work in America and is highly collectible.

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                  • Audubon - 3 Bird of Prey Lithographs
                    Nov. 09, 2024

                    Audubon - 3 Bird of Prey Lithographs

                    Est: $500 - $1,000

                    Included in this lot: Black Vulture or Carrion Crow. 3 Red-headed Turkey Vulture. 2 Californian Turkey Vulture (Endangered). 1 Description of the work:

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                  • Audubon - Pair of Bird of Prey Lithographs
                    Nov. 09, 2024

                    Audubon - Pair of Bird of Prey Lithographs

                    Est: $300 - $600

                    Included in this lot: Pigeon Hawk. 21 Common Harrier. 26 Description of the work:

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                  • Audubon - 5 Swallow or Swift Lithographs
                    Nov. 09, 2024

                    Audubon - 5 Swallow or Swift Lithographs

                    Est: $500 - $1,000

                    Included in this lot: American Swift. 44 White-bellied Swallow. 46 Bank Swallow. 50 Rough-winged Swallow. 51 Violet-green Swallow. 49 Description of the work:

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                  • Audubon - 5 Bird Lithographs
                    Nov. 09, 2024

                    Audubon - 5 Bird Lithographs

                    Est: $500 - $1,000

                    Included in this lot: Pewee Flycatcher. 63 Ruby-crowned Kinglet. 133 Small Green-crested Flycatcher. 62 Short-legged Pewit Flycatcher. 61 Mangrove Cuckoo. 277 Description of the work:

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                  • Audubon - 6 Shore Bird Lithographs
                    Nov. 09, 2024

                    Audubon - 6 Shore Bird Lithographs

                    Est: $500 - $1,000

                    Included in this lot: Bartramian Sandpiper. 327 Townsend's Oyster-catcher. 326 Turnstone. 323 Clapper Rail or Salt Water Marsh Hen. 310 Scolopaceous Courlan. 312 Rocky Mountain Plover. 318 Description of the work:

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                  • Audubon - Cinnamon Bear. 127
                    Nov. 09, 2024

                    Audubon - Cinnamon Bear. 127

                    Est: $150 - $300

                    This octavo lithograph is from John James Audubon's The Quadrupeds of North America. The work was published in New York in 1854. Quadrupeds was Audubon's final great natural history work. His animal drawings are still considered some ofthe finest prints published in America. The folio edition of this work marked the first time that America's animals were described and illustrated in one publication and the octavo publication continued that effort. Audubon and his son, John Woodhouse, drew all of the quadrupeds in the work. Victor Gifford Audubon drew the backgrounds for many of the prints.

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                  • Audubon - Common or Virginian Deer. 136
                    Nov. 09, 2024

                    Audubon - Common or Virginian Deer. 136

                    Est: $150 - $300

                    This octavo lithograph is from John James Audubon's The Quadrupeds of North America. The work was published in New York in 1854. Quadrupeds was Audubon's final great natural history work. His animal drawings are still considered some ofthe finest prints published in America. The folio edition of this work marked the first time that America's animals were described and illustrated in one publication and the octavo publication continued that effort. Audubon and his son, John Woodhouse, drew all of the quadrupeds in the work. Victor Gifford Audubon drew the backgrounds for many of the prints.

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                  • Audubon - Sea Otter. 137
                    Nov. 09, 2024

                    Audubon - Sea Otter. 137

                    Est: $150 - $300

                    This octavo lithograph is from John James Audubon's The Quadrupeds of North America. The work was published in New York in 1854. Quadrupeds was Audubon's final great natural history work. His animal drawings are still considered some ofthe finest prints published in America. The folio edition of this work marked the first time that America's animals were described and illustrated in one publication and the octavo publication continued that effort. Audubon and his son, John Woodhouse, drew all of the quadrupeds in the work. Victor Gifford Audubon drew the backgrounds for many of the prints.

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                  • Audubon - Hare Indian Dog. 132
                    Nov. 09, 2024

                    Audubon - Hare Indian Dog. 132

                    Est: $150 - $300

                    This octavo lithograph is from John James Audubon's The Quadrupeds of North America. The work was published in New York in 1854. Quadrupeds was Audubon's final great natural history work. His animal drawings are still considered some ofthe finest prints published in America. The folio edition of this work marked the first time that America's animals were described and illustrated in one publication and the octavo publication continued that effort. Audubon and his son, John Woodhouse, drew all of the quadrupeds in the work. Victor Gifford Audubon drew the backgrounds for many of the prints.

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                  • Audubon - Rocky Mountain Goat. 128
                    Nov. 09, 2024

                    Audubon - Rocky Mountain Goat. 128

                    Est: $150 - $300

                    This octavo lithograph is from John James Audubon's The Quadrupeds of North America. The work was published in New York in 1854. Quadrupeds was Audubon's final great natural history work. His animal drawings are still considered some ofthe finest prints published in America. The folio edition of this work marked the first time that America's animals were described and illustrated in one publication and the octavo publication continued that effort. Audubon and his son, John Woodhouse, drew all of the quadrupeds in the work. Victor Gifford Audubon drew the backgrounds for many of the prints.

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                  • Audubon - Severn River and Rocky Mountain Flying Squirrel. 143
                    Nov. 09, 2024

                    Audubon - Severn River and Rocky Mountain Flying Squirrel. 143

                    Est: $150 - $300

                    This octavo lithograph is from John James Audubon's The Quadrupeds of North America. The work was published in New York in 1854. Quadrupeds was Audubon's final great natural history work. His animal drawings are still considered some ofthe finest prints published in America. The folio edition of this work marked the first time that America's animals were described and illustrated in one publication and the octavo publication continued that effort. Audubon and his son, John Woodhouse, drew all of the quadrupeds in the work. Victor Gifford Audubon drew the backgrounds for many of the prints.

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                  • Audubon, Imperial Folio - Polar Hare. 32
                    Nov. 09, 2024

                    Audubon, Imperial Folio - Polar Hare. 32

                    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

                    This exceptional folio lithograph is from John James Audubon's The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. It was part of the Imperial Folio Edition published between 1845 and 1851. Audubon and his son, John Woodhouse, drew all of the quadrupeds in the work. Victor Gifford Audubon drew the backgrounds for many of the prints. The print is a stone lithograph which features original hand-coloring completed by noted printer James T. Bowen of Philadelphia. Great care was taken in the lithography and hand-coloring of the print to give the animal fur a truly realistic appearance. Audubon worked on the quadrupeds for fifteen years and studied the animals in their natural habitats and collected skins. It was the first work of this size done on American quadrupeds and a landmark for natural science in America. Audubon detailed many frontier animals for the first time, and the work helped spark public interest in the natural flora and fauna of America. When he undertook the research for this publication, he wrote his collaborator Rev. James Bachman "I am growing old, but what of this? My spirits are as enthusiastical as ever, my legs full able to carry my body for ten years to come, and in about two of these I expect the illustrations out, and ere the following twelve months have elapsed, their histories studied, their descriptions carefully prepared and the book printed! Only think of the quadrupeds of America being presented to the World of Science by Audubon and Bachman." (Streshinsky, Audubon, p. 332) Quadrupeds would be his last major work and expedition. He completed half of the drawings before his health began to deteriorate, but it was a true collaboration with his son, John Woodhouse Audubon. John James Audubon served as "...the genius and guiding hand. Audubon was the person who conceived the projects and had the enthusiasm and determination to see them through. He was the artist, the author, the designer, and, when the time came, the salesman. As the success of the 'little work' grew, Audubon’s dominant role in the process became more apparent." (Ron Tyler) Provenance: Stamp to title reads Gardner A. Sage Library, Theological Seminary, New Brunswick, New Jersey

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                  • Audubon, Imperial Folio - Fremont's and Sooty Squirrel. 149
                    Nov. 09, 2024

                    Audubon, Imperial Folio - Fremont's and Sooty Squirrel. 149

                    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

                    This exceptional folio lithograph is from John James Audubon's The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. It was part of the Imperial Folio Edition published between 1845 and 1851. Audubon and his son, John Woodhouse, drew all of the quadrupeds in the work. Victor Gifford Audubon drew the backgrounds for many of the prints. The print is a stone lithograph which features original hand-coloring completed by noted printer James T. Bowen of Philadelphia. Great care was taken in the lithography and hand-coloring of the print to give the animal fur a truly realistic appearance. Audubon worked on the quadrupeds for fifteen years and studied the animals in their natural habitats and collected skins. It was the first work of this size done on American quadrupeds and a landmark for natural science in America. Audubon detailed many frontier animals for the first time, and the work helped spark public interest in the natural flora and fauna of America. When he undertook the research for this publication, he wrote his collaborator Rev. James Bachman "I am growing old, but what of this? My spirits are as enthusiastical as ever, my legs full able to carry my body for ten years to come, and in about two of these I expect the illustrations out, and ere the following twelve months have elapsed, their histories studied, their descriptions carefully prepared and the book printed! Only think of the quadrupeds of America being presented to the World of Science by Audubon and Bachman." (Streshinsky, Audubon, p. 332) Quadrupeds would be his last major work and expedition. He completed half of the drawings before his health began to deteriorate, but it was a true collaboration with his son, John Woodhouse Audubon. John James Audubon served as "...the genius and guiding hand. Audubon was the person who conceived the projects and had the enthusiasm and determination to see them through. He was the artist, the author, the designer, and, when the time came, the salesman. As the success of the 'little work' grew, Audubon’s dominant role in the process became more apparent." (Ron Tyler) Provenance: Stamp to title reads Gardner A. Sage Library, Theological Seminary, New Brunswick, New Jersey

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                  • John James Audubon "Six Plates from Birds of America" Folio
                    Nov. 09, 2024

                    John James Audubon "Six Plates from Birds of America" Folio

                    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

                    John James Audubon (after) (American, 1785-1851) Six Plates from Birds of America Engravings with aquatint and hand-coloring on Somerset 300 gsm paper Double elephant folio (sheet size 43 1/2" x 29 1/2") Edition of 125 (number 2 of 125)   A spectacular edition of Audubon's ornithological engravings produced to uncompromising standards. In 1985, master printer Edward Egerton-Williams pulled these impressions from Audubon's original copper plates, created between 1828 and 1836 and held in the collections of the American Museum of Natural History. Inked in colors a la poupee and hand-finished with watercolors under the direction of Thomas Milne. Published by the American Museum of Natural History and Alecto Historical Editions. Housed in a clothboard folio. Each engraving is pencil-numbered to the reverse.   Wild Turkey (male), plate I. Snowy Owl, plate CXXI. Canada Goose, plate CCI. Wild Turkey (female and young), plate VI. Mallard Duck, plate CCXXI. Great White Heron, plate CCLXXXI.

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                  • John James Audubon (America 1785-1851)
                    Nov. 09, 2024

                    John James Audubon (America 1785-1851)

                    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

                    John James Audubon (America 1785-1851) "Tufted Auk: Mormon Cirrhatus" (Tufted Puffin) Aquatint engraving, hand colored, plate 249 London: Robert Havell, 1835, 14" x 19 1/2" plate size, 25" x 36" sheet size Condition: Undulation to paper, yellowing and foxing, some creasing and small tear along bottom Provenance: Estate of Hale Gabrielson Lamont-Havers, Sudbury, Massachusetts

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                  • John James Audubon (America 1785-1851)
                    Nov. 09, 2024

                    John James Audubon (America 1785-1851)

                    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

                    John James Audubon (America 1785-1851) "Black Vulture or Carrion Crow" Aquatint engraving, hand colored, plate 106 London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838, 25" x 36" Condition: paper undulation, some foxing and yellowing, reduced in size Provenance: Estate of Hale Gabrielson Lamont-Havers, Sudbury, Massachusetts

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                  • John James Audubon (America 1785-1851)
                    Nov. 09, 2024

                    John James Audubon (America 1785-1851)

                    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

                    John James Audubon (America 1785-1851) "White Legged Oyster Catcher and Slender billed Oystercatcher" Aquatint engraving, hand colored, plate 427 London: Robert Havell, 1838 22" x 27" plate size, 25" x 36" sheet size Condition: Yellowing and undulation to paper, some foxing, creasing, two tears along top edge Provenance: Estate of Hale Gabrielson Lamont-Havers, Sudbury, Massachusetts

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