Items similar to common bobwhite 1979 vintage audubon bird print book plate on etsy. Amsterdam edition of audubon prints from birds of america. The plates were reproduced from audubons original paintings that he published in england from 1827 1838, and each has the plate number. The lifes work of both a lover and observer of birds and nature. These picture books had illustrations of the original audubon prints, but were.
Combining this with their very reasonable cost make the princeton audubon facsimiles winners for those looking to acquire some of the most dramatic american natural history images ever produced. Audubon prints birds of america joel oppenheimer, inc. Audubons book the birds of america available as free, high resolution downloads. However, they introduced millions to the beauty of audubons work for the first time. None the less, they are still beautiful, rare, and increasingly collectible. The print is in remarkable condition given its age. Ready to frame vintage audubon prints features thirty beautiful illustrations of birds in their natural habitats that john james audubon 17851851, american ornithologist, naturalist and painter was best known for. Audubon magazine, natural history magazine, the magazine antiques, american birds, the smithsonian, the print world, bird watchers digest, birders world, and numerous antique newspapers. He became famous for his studies, paintings, and drawings that mainly captured north american birds.
Begun in 1840, audubon employed jt bowen, a lithographer from philadelphia, to reproduce the miniature edition. John james audubon birds 19501969 art prints for sale ebay. This is a wonderful for beginner to intermediate observers, but i think advanced observers would probably want something that goes a little deeper. John james audubon 26 april, 1785 27 january, 1851 was born jeanjacques audubon in les cayes, santo domingo, france today haiti. Printed between 1827 and 1838, it contains 435 lifesize watercolors of north american birds havell edition, all reproduced from handengraved plates, and is. Full sized original prints would measure about 2612 x 3912 this size is extremely important in distinguishing from reproductions if originally bound into a volume or slightly larger if never bound into a book, and might have tiny holes or slits along one edge, where the print was stitched into a book volume. Audubon galleries is the worlds leading dealer in art by john james audubon, including editions of his prints in both elephant folio and smaller formats, as well as his books and even original artwork. Ag, the antiquarian bookdealers and publishers, of bern, switzerland. Firm binder, some discoloration to cover, in overall very good condition. Audubon society and peterson astronomy guides astro art. Items similar to vintage audubon book print of the wood stork on etsy.
It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. All prints listed are for sale and available for immediate purchase, or contact us if you would like additional information or pictures. The paper is old, and the left margin is usually a bit ragged where the. Audubon has made 435 prints from birds of america free to. Reproductions of audubons birds of america audubon prints. The audubon societys digital library has made all 435 plates from wildlife artist john j. Customize your audubon print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired. Do you or anyone you know appraise museum items such as these. Audubon prints birds of america havell edition prints. Larger birds tend to bring higher prices than the smaller songbirds. With the growing interest in collecting all things audubon, bill steiner separates the dream from the fantasy, and those who are now just setting out in the sometimes confusing world of audubon print collecting would be welladvised to study this book. It took over a decade to complete the publication, and once a subscriber had all the works in their possession, most. Now, the audubon societys newly redesigned website displays all 435 reproductions of john audubons work in alphabetical order with original accompanying text from the 1800s.
Oppenheimer field museum edition audubon house gallery. Steiners book, while in small repects outdated, is the best introduction to audubon prints i have seen. Price guide havell edition audubon print prices, audubon. But it was more than that, becker of christies says. The audubon price guide book, price guides for the original audubon editions, and modern audubon editions and price guides. Folio refers to the size of a book or print that is 12 of a full sheet of paper, resulting from folding the paper. The bien edition, issued by audubons artist son, john w. Audubon needed every inch of space he could gethe planned to print full color, lifesize representations of every bird in north america. Velvet enhanced paper with beautiful deckled edges and is a fullsize facsimile of an actual original. A limited edition of ao selected full sized 98 x 67 cm, full color printed in 7 to 9 colors by the collotype process facsimile plates, reproduced from audubon s birds of america, was issued in 1972 by herbert lang et cie. No part of this book may be copied, reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanic al, including, but not limited to.
Audubon was striking out into untouched landscape and recording the birds and the habitats as well. Make offer vintage framed and matted audubon print rubythroated hummingbird plate 237 book. If bound together, the pages would create a book that. Each print will have a plate mark, a colorless rectangular depression in the paper created by the extreme pressure used in the printing process. A rare copy of audubon s birds of america heads to. Payment can be made by paypal, visa, mastercard, discover, american express or personal check. Guide to collecting john james audubon prints skinner inc. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Old mission gallery, a limited edition of 2000, in sizes of about 19 x 25 inches, embossed with old mission gallery seal in lower left corner of print. I have three new audubon price guide books available. Audubon birds wall art print set of 2 prints beautiful american pink flamingo and louisiana blue heron home room decor wall art unframed. Audubon protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow. Excellent art conservation services are provided for all types of two dimension artwork, include. He gives the broadest possible perspective,historical,technical and aesthetic.
Audubon prints birds of america original octavos 1st. Chris lane shows host dan elias a few audubon originals. Audubon 1937 bird print little blue heron book plate lithograph original 12. This modern edition is not considered an original in the sense that none of audubons family had a hand in its recreation. We are an art gallery with over 50 years of experience focusing on the artwork of john james audubon, john gould, pierrejoseph redoute and other natural history artists. Vintage framed and matted audubon print carolina parakeet plate 223 bookplate 19.
Shop for john james audubon art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. Audubon, was the first attempt to reproduce the birds lifesize. Download gorgeous high resolution images of audubons birds of america for free. The birds of america is a book by naturalist and painter john james audubon, containing illustrations of a wide variety of birds of the united states. Biodiversity heritage library blackcapped chickadees by john james audubon see more. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Both framed and in excellent condition, no fading or tearing. Each john james audubon art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee. Each audubon art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee. Printed between 1827 and 1838, it contains 435 lifesize watercolors of north american birds havell edition, all reproduced from handengraved plates, and is considered to be the archetype of wildlife illustration. The following timeline is an excerpt from bill steiners book audubon art prints a collectors guide to every edition, published in the autumn of 2003 by the university of south carolina press. Get the best deals on john james audubon art prints when you shop the largest online selection at. John james audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world.
This he accomplished with the royal octavo edition by reducing the large engravings. Authentication of audubon prints audubon galleries. Naturalist audubons full collection of bird prints on display in. A description of various audubon editions and how to identify them. The name octavo refers to the fact that the prints would be printed on paper equal to oneeighth octave of a full sheet of printing paper. Buy audubon framed prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. Book enterprises of new york published 18 best loved bird paintings by audubon. And the best part is that you can also download all of the birds of america plates in high resolution for free.
Audubon print prices, audubon price guides, and price. Download free high resolution audubon bird prints gizmo. Have you ever heard of a book of audubon prints which had a large number of prints each layered in between with onion paper or. Birds of america was printed between 1827 and 1838, and was filled prints. Promotions that involve a price reduction may take a variety of forms, including strikethrough prices or a coupon e. Audubon originals tips of the trade antiques roadshow. Our selection of books on request by or about audubon is the most complete available. Learn how to identify antique audubon prints rareprints. Audubon prints audubon house gallery of natural history.
Shop for audubon art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. The audubon havell edition prints are hand colored aquatint copperplate engravings. The amsterdam edition offers up all 435 images from john james audubons birds of america. Today, audubons name is synonymous with wildlife preservation, and he is recognized as one of the greatest artists of his time. Our audubon framed art prints ship within 48 hours, arrive readytohang, and include a. The birds of america is considered the finest book to ever be produced. The first reproductions of the audubon prints made in the united states seem to have. This publication achieves an esthetic quality that we can endorse as comparable to the originals. It is out of print but can sometimes be found in used book stores. Among the extensive library are favorites like the snowy owl, the columbian humming bird, and the. Each museumquality audubon framed print may be customized with hundreds of different frame and mat options. These are outstanding illustrations created by audubon from 1827 to 1838 while he was exploring the usa. As well he takes into consideration his own tastes and the changing scene to the extent that the scene can change at all.
Of all the full size facsimiles of audubons prints, those from princeton audubon ltd. All 435 illustrations from john j audubons birds of america are. The former book contains nine price guides for different audubon print editions. Audubon print canvas backed duck the birds of america national gallery of art dc. Contains numerous color pages of lithographs and illustrations of birds. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. Over the years many authors have written entire books about the birds of america publication. There are 435 plates, originally done in 18271838 in london by audubon. Customize your john james audubon print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired. Excellent art conservation services are provided for all types of two dimension artwork, include works on paper, canvas, and fine photography.
The book so big it needed its own furniture mental floss. See more ideas about audubon prints, birds of america and john james audubon. Audubon galleries is a joint venture between william reese company of new haven, connecticut and donald a. Prints contain an antique look, old world character and vintage charm. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. We are currently moving to a new location and are not open to the. Full sized original prints would measure about 2612 x 3912 this size is. There are no original audubon prints in the quarto size. Please enjoy browsing through our audubon octavo print galleries.
Thats one thing people tend to forget, because the book is called the birds of america, but actually its full of thousands of insect specimens and plant specimens. Audubon prints and books is advertised throughout the united states, including. See more ideas about audubon prints, john james audubon and birds of america. Hundreds of audubon prints in standard print sizes and ready to frame. It was undertaken by julius bien in new york as a chromolithographic work and involved the transfer of the images from the original plates to. The subject matter of an audubon print also helps determine the value.
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