William Swainson

Lot 24643: Swainson - Paddy Bird, Rice Bird, or Java Sparrow. 156

Name: Swainson - Paddy Bird, Rice Bird, or Java Sparrow. 156
Brand: Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
SKU: 6554914ae1
Price: 35 USD

Est: $75 USD - $150 USDSold:

Trillium Antique Prints & Rare BooksFranklin, TN, USDecember 05, 2020

Item Overview

Description

This first edition lithograph is from William Swainson's Zoological Illustrations, or Original Figures and Descriptions... The work was published between 1820 and 1833 in London by R. & A. Taylor.

Swainson voyaged to Brazil and documented thousands of animals and plants which led to this work. He was a pioneer in the use of lithography for natural history illustrations and considererd one of the best zoological artists of his time. The work documented many new or very rare species for the first time.

Dimensions

~ 5 1/2" by 9 1/4"

Artist or Maker

William Swainson

Medium

Originally Hand-colored Lithograph

Date

1820-1833

Condition Report

The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. Some of the plates in the work may exhibit faint offset, toning, or minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age, but generally excellent condition. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

Literature

Zoological Illustrations, or Original Figures and Descriptions...

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Auction Details

Fine Art - Antique Engravings & Lithographs - Works on Paper

Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books

December 05, 2020, 10:00 AM CST

115 Hampsted Lane, Franklin, TN, 37069, US

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10.0%

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From:	To:	Increment:
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$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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