Lot 14179: Bonaparte & Wilson - Evening Grosbeak, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, White-winged Crossbill, Indigo Finch. 15

Name: Bonaparte & Wilson - Evening Grosbeak, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, White-winged Crossbill, Indigo Finch. 15
Brand: Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
SKU: c8e4e988e1
Price: 110 USD

Est: $400 USD - $800 USDSold:

Trillium Antique Prints & Rare BooksFranklin, TN, USNovember 30, 2019

Item Overview

Description

This exceptional originally hand-colored engraving is from Charles Lucien Bonaparte’s American Ornithology; or, the Natural History of Birds inhabiting the United States not given by Wilson. The work was published in Philadelphia by S. A. Mitchell; Carey & Lea between 1825 and 1833. This is the continuation of Wilson's American Ornithology.

The female Great Crow-Blackbird on plate 4 is the first published bird plate after a drawing by John James Audubon, who is described in the text as "that zealous observer of nature and skilful artist." The remaining plates were after drawings by Titian Ramsay Peale and Alexander Rider.

Dimensions

~ 11 1/2" by 15"

Artist or Maker

Charles Alexander

Medium

Originally Hand-colored Engraving

Date

1825-1833

Condition Report

Overall Very Good to Excellent. There is tissue residue to the right edge. There may be a few imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

Literature

American Ornithology; or, the Natural History of Birds inhabiting the United States not given by Wilson

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Auction Details

Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper

Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books

November 30, 2019, 10:00 AM CST

115 Hampsted Lane, Franklin, TN, 37069, US

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Buyer's Premium

10.0%

Bidding Increments

From:	To:	Increment:
$0	$99	$5
$100	$299	$10
$300	$699	$25
$700	$1,249	$50
$1,250+		$100

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Tax is applied to TN state purchases at a rate of 9.25%.

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