Alexander (1766) Wilson Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Alexander (1766) Wilson Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 12, 2024
2 Handcolored Alexander Wilson Engravings
Est: $200 - $300
Wilson, Alexander (Scottish/American, 1766-1813). 2 Handcolored Alexander Wilson Engravings. ++ Handcolored bird engravings including the Marsh Wren and Rice Bunting. Framed and matted. Plate size: 9 7/8" x 12 5/8". Frame size: 14 9/16" x 20 7/8". ++ Hand colored bird engravings including the Turtle Dove and the Pine Swamp Warbler. Framed and matted. Frame size: 18" x 21 3/4". Plate size: 10 1/8" x 13 1/4".
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Dec. 12, 2024
6 ALEXANDER WILSON BIRD ENGRAVINGS.
Est: $100 - $200
Wilson, Alexander (Scottish/American, 1766-1813). Group of 6 engravings of shorebirds and birds. Drawn from nature by Wilson, engraved by A. Lawson. Some sheets have been trimmed. Sheet sizes vary. Smallest sheet measures: 10 3/4" x 14 1/4". Largest sheet measures: 12 3/4" x 18 1/2". Condition: Good. All incased in archival mylar. Toning on edges of sheets. Light chipping from previous binding.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Dec. 12, 2024
6 ALEXANDER WILSON BIRD ENGRAVINGS.
Est: $100 - $200
Wilson, Alexander (Scottish/American, 1766-1813). Group of 6 engravings of shorebirds and birds. Drawn from nature by Wilson, engraved by A. Lawson. Some sheets have been trimmed. Sheet sizes vary. Smallest sheet size: 10 1/2" x 13 1/2". Largest sheet size: 14 1/4" x 17 3/8". Condition: Fair to good. All incased in archival mylar. Toning on edges of sheets. Light chipping from previous binding.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Dec. 12, 2024
6 ALEXANDER WILSON BIRD ENGRAVINGS.
Est: $100 - $200
Wilson, Alexander (Scottish/American, 1766-1813). Group of 6 engravings of shorebirds and birds. Moderate to heavy foxing, a few with old staining. Drawn from nature by Wilson, engraved by A. Lawson. Some sheets trimmed. Sheet sizes vary. Smallest sheet size: 13 5/8" x 10 1/2". Largest sheets size: 18 9/16" x 12 3/4". Condition: Good. All incased in archival mylar. Toning and foxing visible. Light chipping on edges.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Dec. 12, 2024
6 ALEXANDER WILSON BIRD ENGRAVINGS.
Est: $100 - $200
Wilson, Alexander (Scottish/American, 1766-1813). Group of 6 engravings of shorebirds and birds. Drawn from nature by Wilson, engraved by A. Lawson. Some sheets trimmed. Sheet sizes vary. Smallest sheets measure: 11 1/2" x 13 3/8" each. Largest sheet measures: 12 3/4" x 18 1/2". Condition: Good. All incased in archival mylar. Light toning on edges of sheets. Foxing visible. Chipping on edges of sheets.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Dec. 12, 2024
6 ALEXANDER WILSON BIRD ENGRAVINGS.
Est: $100 - $200
Wilson, Alexander (Scottish/American, 1766-1813). Group of 6 engravings of shorebirds and birds. Drawn from nature by Wilson, engraved by A. Lawson. Some trimmed to plate. 4 small prints sheet size measure: 10 32/8" x 13 1/2" Largest print sheet size: 12" x 11 1/4". Condition: Fair to good. All incased in archival mylar. Moderate to heavy foxing, light damp staining, chipping on previously bound edges.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Dec. 12, 2024
19TH C. WILSON WHITE HEADED EAGLE ENGRAVING
Est: $120 - $240
Wilson, Alexander (Scottish/American, 1766-1813). Hand colored engraving, "White Headed Eagled." Pl. 36, from "American Ornithology," Philadelphia, 1818-1829. Sheet: 11" x 14.5". Plate: 10 1/8" x 13 1/4". Condition: Age-related toning, scattered foxing and brown spotting. Print has been trimmed.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Dec. 12, 2024
2 HANDCOLORED ALEXANDER WILSON ENGRAVINGS.
Est: $120 - $240
Wilson, Alexander (Scottish/American, 1766-1813). 2 Handcolored Alexander Wilson Engravings. (1) Passenger Pigeon, Blue-mountain Warbler, & Hemlock Warbler. Early 19th century. Sight size: 13" x 10". Frame size: 20" x 17 1/2". (2) Pinnated Grous. Blue-Green Warbler, Nashville W. Early 19th century. Sight size: 10 3/4" x 13". Frame size: 18 1/2" x 21 3/4". Condition: Sight good. Foxing and damp stain to (1).
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Dec. 12, 2024
2 HANDCOLORED ALEXANDER WILSON ENGRAVINGS.
Est: $120 - $240
Wilson, Alexander (Scottish/American, 1766-1813). 2 Handcolored Alexander Wilson Engravings. (1) Red-winged Starling, Black-poll Warbler, & Lesser Red-poll. Early 19th century. Framed: 18 1/4" x 21 3/4". (2) Night Hawk. Early 19th century. Framed: 18 1/4" x 21 3/4". Condition: Sight good. A few spots to image.
Quinn's Auction Galleries
Dec. 07, 2024
White Headed Eagle Engraving by Alexander Wilson (1766-1813)
Est: $80 - $150
White Headed Eagle hand colored engraving on paper American Ornithology/The Natural History of the Birds of the U.S.A. drawn from nature by A. Wilson Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) engraved by W.H.Lizars William Home Lizars (1788-1859) 10 x 13"
Rachel Davis Fine Arts
Jun. 02, 2024
PR OF ALEXANDER WILSON HAND COLORED BIRD PRINTS C. 1810 (1766 - 1817) (23 1/4" X 26 1/4" )
Est: $200 - $600
PR OF ALEXANDER WILSON HAND COLORED BIRD PRINTS C. 1810 (1766 - 1817) (23 1/4" X 26 1/4" )
Carlsen Gallery, Inc.
Feb. 20, 2024
After John Curtis (British, 1791-1868)
Est: $50 - $100
After John Curtis (British, 1791-1868), "Peperomia Acuminata", 1817 and "Salmea Scandens", 1819, 2 hand-colored lithographs, from Botanical Magazine, published by Couchman, London; together with "Alexander Wilson (Scottish/American, 1766-1813), "Brown Thrush...", c. 1808, hand-colored lithograph, from American Ornithology, published by Bradsford & Innskeep, Philadelphia; and After Moses Harris (British, 1730-1787), "Fly-Catchers", 1785, hand-colored lithograph, from A New Dictionary of Natural History, published by Harris & Co., London, sights 7 1/2 in. x 4 3/4 in. to 13 1/4 in. x 7 3/4 in., framed alike, overall 13 1/4 in. x 9 1/2 in. x 1/2 in. to 17 1/2 in. x 12 in. x 1/2 in. (4 pcs.) Condition: Overall fair to poor condition.
Neal Auction Company
Nov. 10, 2023
Alexander Wilson (2pcs)
Est: $200 - $300
Alexander Wilson (Pennsylvania, 1766-1813) ORNITHOLOGY: Blue Jay, Goldfinch, and Baltimore Bird; and the other Cardinals and Tanager colored engravings, unframed sight H13" W10" (2pcs) Provenance: Estate of Ellen K. Schuster
Charlton Hall
Oct. 18, 2023
Alexander Wilson (1766-1813)
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) a set of seven ornithological matted and framed hand colored etchings depicting birds of the United States of various sizes height of one plate without frame: 14 in.; width 10 in. 35.5 cm.; 25.5 cm.
Sotheby's
Jun. 10, 2023
Pair of Alexander Wilson (Scottish/American 1766-1813) Ornitoholy Hand Colored Engravingsto include, one engraved by A. Lawson feat...
Est: $150 - $250
Pair of Alexander Wilson (Scottish/American 1766-1813) Ornitoholy Hand Colored Engravingsto include, one engraved by A. Lawson featuring six ducks, along with, one engraved by F.G. Warnicke featuring five water fowlsigned lower left A. Wilsonboth having Sotheby's label on versoboth 11" x 14"
Nadeau's Auction Gallery
May. 12, 2023
WHITE HEADED EAGLE ENGRAVING BY ALEXANDER WILSON (1766-1813)
Est: -
White Headed Eagle hand colored engraving on paper American Ornithology/The Natural History of the Birds of the U.S.A. drawn from nature by A. Wilson Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) engraved by W.H.Lizars William Home Lizars (1788-1859) 5.5 x 8.75 inches (plate) 13.5 x 9.75 inches (paper) Overall good condition. Foxing and stains to paper. Paper still in tact but a small hole almost present under the eagles neck.
Lewis & Grant Auctions
May. 12, 2023
A HAND COLORED ENGRAVING BY ALEXANDER WILSON (1766-1813)
Est: -
American Ornithology colored engraving on paper Alexander Wilson engraved by Warnicke 10.25 x 13.25 inches unframed Overall good condition. Staining to paper
Lewis & Grant Auctions
May. 12, 2023
A COLORED ORNITHOLOGY ENGRAVING BY ALEXANDER WILSON
Est: -
Slate Colored Hawk, Ground Dove, Female colored engraving on paper Alexander Wilson engraved by A. Lawson 13 x 10.5 inches (plate) 17 x 14 inches (paper) unframed Overall good condition. Perimeter paper loss and tears. Tear within plate and minor stains.
Lewis & Grant Auctions
May. 12, 2023
Ivory Billed Woodpecker Engraving by Alexander Wilson (1766-1813)
Est: -
Ivory-Billed Woodpecker, 2.ileated W., 3.Red Headed W. hand colored engraving on paper American Ornithology/The Natural History of the Birds of the U.S.A plate 29. drawn from nature by A. Wilson Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) engraved by W.H.Lizars William Home Lizars (1788-1859) 5.5 x 8.75 inches (plate) 13.5 x 9.75 inches (paper) Overall good condition. Foxing and stains to paper. Paper still in tact but a small hole almost present under the eagles neck.
Lewis & Grant Auctions
Mar. 21, 2023
After Alexander Wilson (American 1766-1813), "Common Coot," "Pinnated Grouse," "Mississippi Kite," And "Carolina Cuckoo," Four Lithographs, Largest Frame: 21 3/4 x 19 1/4 in. (55.2 x 48.9 cm.)
Est: $50 - $100
After Alexander Wilson (American 1766-1813), "Common Coot," "Pinnated Grouse," "Mississippi Kite," And "Carolina Cuckoo," Four Lithographs,
Weschler's
Mar. 06, 2023
LEWIS & DOWNY WOODPECKERS Drawing, Signed By The Artist Wilson
Est: $400 - $800
18th/19th Century Original Drawing of the Lewis and Downy Woodpecker, signed and identified by the Artist, Wilson. Possibly drawn by the Ornithologist Alexander Wilson (Scotland, 1766-1813). Identified in ink on the lower margins. PICUS PUBESCENS, LEWIS WOODPECKER & DOWNY WOODPECKER, WILSON (view photo). Watercolor, ink and pencil on paper. Dimensions: 13 1/2 inches x 11 1/4 inches. Condition: good overall original unframed estate condition. Provenance: private estate.
Kensington Estate Auctions
Sep. 07, 2022
Alexander Wilson Ornithological Engravings
Est: $300 - $500
American (1766-1813). Considered the father of American ornithology, these two engravings by Wilson depict the Ruffled Grouse, the Snipel and the Partridge. Engraved by A. Lawson. Both matted and under glass in simple frames. Sight size of each: 10" ht. x 13.5" wd., framed size of each: 18.25" ht. x 20.5" wd. From the lifelong collection of Edythe and Donald Aukerman, Centerville, OH. See auction description for full background.
Caza Sikes
Jun. 12, 2022
Alexander Wilson HC Litho Painted Bunting 19th c.
Est: $120 - $180
Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) Hand colored engraving of the Painted Bunting, Blue grosbeak, Prothonatary warbler etc, engraved by Lawson c 1808-1813:frame 21.5" X 17.5" , print 9.75" X 12.5"
District Auction
Jun. 12, 2022
Alexander Wilson HC Lithograph Tern 19th c.
Est: $120 - $180
Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) Hand colored engraving of shorebirds, skimmer, storm petrel , great tern, etc, engraved by Lawson c 1808-1813:frame 21.5" X 17.5" , print 10.5" X 13.5"
District Auction
Jun. 11, 2022
3 Alexander Wilson hand colored Ornithology engravings
Est: $400 - $800
Wilson, Alexander (British/American, 1766-1813), 3 hand colored engravings of Birds including, Night Hawk, Fish Hawk, Maryland Yellow Throat, from American Ornithology, each approx. 13 in. x 10 inches.
Concept Art Gallery
May. 12, 2022
ALEXANDER WILSON (1766-1813) COLOR ENGRAVING
Est: $50 - $10,000
Hand-colored engraving made from a study of birds by Alexander Wilson. Engraved by J.G. Warnicke c. 1810. Gallery label verso gives artist and information. Dimensions: (Frame) H 19.25" x W 22" (Plate) H 10" x W 13" Condition: Bright colors, paper clean with flattened folding at top and left edge plate marks. Not examined out of frame. Paper with a few very faint spots of discoloration, a few scratches and nicks to frame.
Westport Auction
Apr. 15, 2022
18TH C. ORNITHOLOGICAL PRINT OF HAWK BY ALEXANDER WILSON (PA, 1766-1813)
Est: $200 - $300
'Sharp-shinned Hawk, Redstart & Yellow-rump', hand-colored engraving, 1832, plate 45 from the octavo edition of “American Ornithology"; or "The Natural History of The Birds of the United States” by Alexander Wilson with a continuation by Charles Lucian Bonaparte, published by Whittaker, Treacher, & Arnot, London. In mahogany mitered frame, matted and glazed, OS: 21" x 17 1/2", SS: 13 1/2" x 10", toned.
Thomaston Place Auction Galleries
Mar. 27, 2022
19th C. Alexander Wilson Flamingo & Ibis Engraving
Est: $200 - $400
WILSON, Alexander, (American, 1766-1813): Engraving drawn from nature of Wood Ibis, Scarlet Ibis, Flamingo, and White Ibis, engraved by J. G. Warnicke, circa 1808-1814, sight size 10.25 x 13.25", framed 17.75" x 20.5". Condition: Slight toning, not examined out of frame.
Amero Auctions
Feb. 20, 2021
Two Ornithological Prints, Alexander Wilson
Est: $100 - $200
Two Ornithological Prints, The first Alexander Wilson (Scottish 1766-1813) depicting 1. Great American Shrike, or Butcher Bird, 2. Pine Grossbeak, 3. Ruby--crown'd Wren, 4. Shore Lark, hand colored engraving, engraved by A.Lawson. Together with a hand colored engraving of Ixos Haemorrhous Gmelin, both matted and framed. Dimensions: 12.5 x 10 in. plate size 22 x 18 in. as framed.(The larger) Condition: Some minor foxing and light toning.
Neue Auctions
Feb. 20, 2021
Two Alexander Wilson Ornithological Prints
Est: $200 - $400
Alexander Wilson (Scottish, 1766-1813) two hand colored engravings from "American Ornithology, " Plate 68, 1. Goosander, 2. Female, 3. Pin-tail Duck, 4. Blue Wing Teal, 5. Snow Goose, and Plate 72, 1. Brant, 2. Velvet D., 3. Harlequin D., 5., Dusky D, 6. Marsh Tern, 7. Sooty T. engraved by J.,G.Warnicke and A. Lawson, matted and framed. Dimensions: 10 x 13 in. plate size 18.5 x 22 in. as framed Condition: Very good with some creases to sheet, some minor foxing and toning.
Neue Auctions
Feb. 20, 2021
Three Alexander Wilson Ornithological Engravings
Est: $200 - $400
Alexander Wilson (Scottish 1766-1813) Three Hand Colored Ornithological Engravings, engraved by J.G.Warnicke, From 'The Natural History of Birds of the United States,' comprising: Plate 66, 1. Wood Ibis, 2. Scarlet J.(?), 4. Flamingo, 3. White Ibis Plate 63, 1.Roseate Spoonbill, 2. American Avoset, 3. Ruddy Plover, 4. Semipalmated Sandpiper Plate 65, 1. Yellow-Crowned Heron, 2. Great Heron, 3. American Bittern, 4. Least B. All matted and framed. Dimensions: 14 x 10 in. approximate image size each, horizontal/vertical 23 x 19.5 in. as framed. Condition: Very good with minor light toning, not examined out of framing.
Neue Auctions
Oct. 29, 2020
Alexander Wilson Ornithological Lithograph
Est: $100 - $200
Alexander Wilson (Scottish/American, 1766-1813). Plate 76: Great-Footed Hawk. Engraved by A. (Alexander) Lawson. 9 1/4" x 13 1/4". From American Ornithology or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States.
Curated Estates
Oct. 29, 2020
2 Alexander Wilson Ornithological Engravings
Est: $200 - $300
Alexander Wilson (Scottish/American, 1766-1813). Plate 12: Rice Bunting / Female / Red-eyed Flycatcher / Marsh Wren / Great Carolina Wren / Yellow-throat Warbler; and Plate 14: Brown Thrush / Golden-crowned Th. / Cat Bird / Bay-breasted
Curated Estates
Oct. 29, 2020
2 Alexander Wilson Ornithological Engravings
Est: $200 - $300
Alexander Wilson (Scottish/American, 1766-1813). Plate 5: Starling / Female / Black-poll Warbler / Lesser Red-poll; and Plate 30: Great American Shrike, or Butcher Bird / Pine Grosbeak / Ruby-crown'd Wren / Shore Lark. Both engraved by
Curated Estates
Oct. 29, 2020
2 Alexander Wilson Ornithological Engravings
Est: $200 - $300
Alexander Wilson (Scottish/American, 1766-1813). Plate 32: Snow Owl / Male Sparrow-Hawk, engraved by B. (Benjamin) Tanner; and Plate 33: Rough-legged Falcon / Barred Owl / Short-eared O., engraved by A. (Alexander) Lawson. Each 12 3/4" x
Curated Estates
Oct. 29, 2020
2 Alexander Wilson Ornithological Engravings
Est: $200 - $300
Alexander Wilson (Scottish/American, 1766-1813). Plate 15: Red Coated Woodpecker / Brownheaded Nut Hatch / Pigeon Hawk / Blue-winged Yellow Warbler / Golden-winged W. / Blue-eyed Yellow W. / Black-breasted Blue W., engraved by G. (George)
Curated Estates
Oct. 23, 2020
TWO ALEXANDER WILSON (1766-1813) ORNITHOLOGICAL COLOR PRINTS FROM A VOLUME, - Framed, 13 3/4 in.
Est: $100 - $150
TWO ALEXANDER WILSON (1766-1813) ORNITHOLOGICAL COLOR PRINTS FROM A VOLUME. Various birds, identified - Framed, 13 3/4 in.
Sloans & Kenyon
May. 16, 2020
Alexander Wilson, Scotland, US (1773-1813)
Est: $150 - $250
Alexander Wilson, Scotland, US (1773-1813), Hand colored print of four American birds including the kingfisher, C1810, Wilson was America's first ornithologist, 13" x 9 3/4" sight, matted and framed under glass.
The Cobbs
Jan. 11, 2020
Wilson - Summer Red & Indigo Bird, American Redstart, Yellow-throat, & Chat. 6
Est: $400 - $800
This exceptional originally hand-colored engraving is from Alexander Wilson’s American Ornithology or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States. This is the first edition published between 1808 and 1814 in Philadelphia by Bradfor and Inskeep. Alexander Wilson is known as the “Father of American Ornithology.” Wilson’s work, American Ornithology, was the first focused on only American birds. Wilson drew most of the birds for the work himself and employed Alexander Lawson and John G. Warnicke for the engraving.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Nov. 23, 2019
after Alexander Wilson (American, 1766ÛÒ1813), Carolina Parrot, Canada Flycatcher...
Est: $50 - $25,000
after Alexander Wilson (American, 1766ÛÒ1813), Carolina Parrot, Canada Flycatcher... hand-colored engraving, 19th century, matted and framed. DOA 22 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. Collection of a Gentleman, Easton, Maryland Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com
Leland Little Auctions
Sep. 28, 2019
Wilson Male Turkey Engraving
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
WILSON, Alexander ( 1766-1813). Wild Turkey, Male and Female. Engraving with original hand color from American Ornithology, or the Natural History of the Birds of the United States. Philadelphia: Thomas G. Palmer for Samuel F. Bradford, 1824. 17" x 13 1/2" sheet.
Arader Galleries
Mar. 31, 2019
Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) Engraving
Est: $400 - $800
Born in Scotland, Alexander Wilson is regarded as the father of American ornithology. He first worked in Scotland as a weaver and peddler and came to the United States in 1794, reportedly to forget several love affairs. He taught school in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for about 10 years and began working on American bird studies after meeting William Bartram in 1802. Wilson learned to draw from Alexander Lawson, an engraver, and quickly became proficient at depicting birds, then Lawson made the pictures into engravings. Lawson's major work, American Ornithology, showed two plates etched by Wilson, but apparently the etchings were not a major success for Wilson, unlike his drawings. In 1804, Wilson did a sketch of Niagara Falls, engraved for a folio in 1810. That same year, he visited a general store in Louisville, Kentucky, run by John James Audubon. He showed Audubon his etchings in Lawson's volumes of American Ornithology, which inspired Audubon to design a more expansive project that culminated in his comprehensive Birds of America. Wilson died in Philadelphia in 1813. This colored engraving is a beautiful example of Wilson's work. It depicts four Southern birds: a Virginian Rail, a Clapper, a blue crane, and a little egret. There's a small three-masted ship on the horizon, and a large note on the backside which describes the book the engraving came from (American Ornithology: The Natural History of the Birds of the United States ... Plates ... Alexander Wilson ...). At the bottom of the engraving on the left side it reads, "Drawn from Nature by A Wilson" and on the right side it reads, "Engraved by J G Warnicke". The engraving is framed and matted, and there's a light water stain on the right margin. Overall size is 21 x 17 1/4 in. and the sight size is 13 1/2 x 10 1/4 in. CONDITION - By registering to bid for this auction (either in-house or online) and/or placing a bid in this auction. The BIDDER/BUYER agrees to all the terms and conditions of Sarasota Estate Auction. - All silver, gold and/or jewelry lots MUST be paid for via wire transfer or cashier’s check upon receipt of invoice, no other forms of payment will be accepted. - We recommend looking into shipping quotes prior to bidding. A list of local shippers is available upon request - All sales are final; no refunds will be given under any circumstances. - Sarasota Estate Auction can provide condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Conditions or Descriptions are opinions of our staff and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. - Online images can sometimes be low quality due to the uploading process, original high-resolution images can be requested via email at SarasotaEstateAuction@gmail.com
Sarasota Estate Auction
Mar. 31, 2019
Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) Engraving of Birds
Est: $400 - $800
Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) Engraving of Birds. Born in Scotland, Alexander Wilson is regarded as the father of American ornithology. He first worked in Scotland as a weaver and peddler and came to the United States in 1794, reportedly to forget several love affairs. He taught school in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for about 10 years and began working on American bird studies after meeting William Bartram in 1802. Wilson learned to draw from Alexander Lawson, an engraver, and quickly became proficient at depicting birds, then Lawson made the pictures into engravings. Lawson's major work, American Ornithology, showed two plates etched by Wilson, but apparently the etchings were not a major success for Wilson, unlike his drawings. In 1804, Wilson did a sketch of Niagara Falls, engraved for a folio in 1810. That same year, he visited a general store in Louisville, Kentucky, run by John James Audubon. He showed Audubon his etchings in Lawson's volumes of American Ornithology, which inspired Audubon to design a more expansive project that culminated in his comprehensive Birds of America. Wilson died in Philadelphia in 1813.This colored engraving is a beautiful example of Wilson's work. It depicts four Southern birds: a Virginian Rail, a Clapper, a blue crane, and a little egret. There's a small three-masted ship on the horizon, and a large note on the backside which describes the book the engraving came from (American Ornithology: The Natural History of the Birds of the United States ... Plates ... Alexander Wilson ...). At the bottom of the engraving on the left side it reads "Drawn from Nature by A Wilson" and on the right side it reads "Engraved by J G Warnicke". The engraving is framed and matted, and there's a light waterstain on the right margin. The overall size is 21 x 18 in. and the sight size is 13 3/4 x 10 3/4 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Dec. 04, 2018
WILSON, Alexander (1766-1813) – A selection of watercolors copied from “Ame
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
WILSON, Alexander (1766-1813) – A selection of watercolors copied from “American Ornithology” by Thomas Howitt. [England,] 1827. An album of annotated watercolors after Wilson’s American Ornithology. This handsome manuscript was created by Thomas Howitt, an amateur ornithologist possibly related to the painter Samuel Howitt. The delicate watercolors reproduce portions of Wilson’s original plates, with notes copied from the text. The Coe Ornithological Collection at Yale holds a similar manuscript by Howitt, described in the Yale University Library Gazette as “of fundamental importance in the history of American ornithology.” An unidentifed manuscript at the McGill library on bird eggs may be by the same creator. Howitt is cited in William Yarrell’s 1843 A History of British Birds as a source of information about the Little Sandpiper. See S. Dillon Ripley, “The Coe Ornithological Collection,” The Yale University Library Gazette, October 1952, p. 68. Oblong quarto album (232 x 363mm). 70 watercolor drawings, each with manuscript caption and page of description (occasional faint ofsetting). Modern maroon half morocco; custom box. Provenance: Thomas Howitt (bookplate).
Christie's
Dec. 04, 2018
WILSON, Alexander (1766-1813). American Ornithology. Plates. New York and P
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
WILSON, Alexander (1766-1813). American Ornithology. Plates. New York and Philadelphia, Collins and Harrison Hall, 1829. The plate volume of “the frst truly great American ornithology [book]” (Bennett), the 1829 reissue by George Ord “with the plates coloured better” (Sitwell). Predating Audubon, Wilson’s original drawings, translated into attractive plates by Lawson, represent 262 species of birds, 39 of which were new to science. Nissen IVB 992; Sitwell p.155. See Bennett, 114. Plate volume only, folio (366 x 295mm). 76 hand-colored engravings. 19thcentury red half morocco (rebacked preserving original spine). Provenance: Samuel Fothergill Troth (1801-1886, a prominent Philadelphia pharmacy owner and apothecary; bookplate and note of gift to:) – John T. Troth (son of Samuel Troth; note “From Samuel F. Troth to John T. Troth when he is 18 years old.”).
Christie's
Jul. 15, 2018
Complete Portfolio, Alexander Wilson, American Ornithology, 1808-1829
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Alexander Wilson (American, 1766–1813), American Ornithology, or the Natural History of the Bird of the United States, 1808-1829, engravings with hand-coloring, 9 vols. with 76 works and book with title and complete volume, each individually matted, overall (with matting/each): 20.25"h x 16"w
Clars Auctions
May. 19, 2018
Alexander Wilson (1766-1813), "White Tailed Hawk," early 19th c., colored engraving from "American Ornithology or the Birds of North...
Est: $200 - $400
Alexander Wilson (1766-1813), "White Tailed Hawk," early 19th c., colored engraving from "American Ornithology or the Birds of North America," presented in a burled frame, H.- 11 1/4 in., W.- 14 1/2 in.
Crescent City Auction Gallery
Mar. 03, 2018
AFTER ALEXANDER WILSON (1766-1813): SPOONBILL, FROM AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY OR THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE BIRDS OF THE UNITED STATES
Est: $200 - $400
AFTER ALEXANDER WILSON (1766-1813): SPOONBILL , FROM AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY OR THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE BIRDS OF THE UNITED STATES Engraving with hand-coloring on wove paper, c. 1832. 7 7/8 x 4 3/4 in. (sight), 12 3/4 x 9 1/2 in. (frame). The World of Jean Stein
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