The ad itself shows what audubons books sold for in 1856 and what options were available at the time for purchase. Shop original john james audubon prints and multiples from the worlds best art galleries. Shop for audubon art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. The princeton audubon edition is one of the finest limited editions of audubons work available. John james audubon 26 april, 1785 27 january, 1851 was a respected american naturalist, ornithologist, and painter, who was born jeanjacques audobon in saint dominigue, present day haiti. A collection of audubon books and prints feature 102 favorite audubon birds of america with an introduction and commentary by roger tory peterson, the audubon society field guide to north american birds eastern region by bull and farrand, junior and three audubon prints. Jun 01, 2003 i think bill steiners book is an invaluable resource that fills a major void about audubon s prints it provides information on what to look for in collecting prints, which prints have significant value now and likely to appreciate in future, the technical details of production of havells, imperials, biens, and the octavos, some details on. I sell well researched and reasonably priced audubon price guide books for the following original audubon editions. They are called bookplates while still bound into book volumes, and referred to as prints when removed from their original book volumes. You might have a beautiful copy of an audubon and it should be enjoyed for the subject matter. Each print measures 26 14 inches by 39 14 inches, true to the original double elephant size that john james audubon used in his great work the birds of america.
The book is a collection of prints by naturalist and painter john james audubon. Produced in 1988 by tryon mint incorporated of canada, these prints are a limited edition of 1,000 signed and numbered. Bookstore of reference books on antique ornithological prints. Each museumquality audubon framed print may be customized with hundreds of different frame and mat options. Between 1827 and 1839, john james audubon worked with robert havell, a london engraver to create the double elephant folio. Our stock of the octavo or small audubon prints is one of the largest in the country. My images of audubon is a very popular cdrom that contains all 500 images of the audubon 1st octavo edition of birds of america, along with audubons original text for each bird. Audubon print prices, audubon price guides, and price. Customize your audubon print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired. Audubons book the birds of america available as free, high resolution downloads.
Bowen in 18401844 size is approximately 6 12 x 10 inches genuine audubon lithograph blue mountain warbler male pl. A complete price list of all audubon octavo quadruped prints for sale is now available. Unfollow audubon bird prints to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Reference audubon reproduction editions princeton audubon. Audubon prints birds of america havell edition prints. Not all of the specimens illustrated in the work were collected by audubon himself, some were sent to him by john kirk townsend who had collected them. A complete audubon comes to graham arader rare book hub. This limited edition set of 30 prints is embossed j. A virtual gallery of collectible audubon prints on the internet. After various failed business ventures audubon increasingly devoted himself to his. Excellent art conservation services are provided for all types of two dimension artwork, include works on paper, canvas, and fine photography. Audubon prints audubon house gallery of natural history.
When bill steiner first became interested in acquiring original audubon prints, he was surprised by the dearth of conveniently. That bidder this time was graham arader, the rare book and print dealer who. Includes books on john james audubon and mark catesby. Guide to collecting john james audubon prints skinner inc. 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. This tiny book is 5x7, and has 311 pages plus 24 pages of illustrated ads. Education a timeline for audubon prints audubon galleries. 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. 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.
Like his great four volume book, audubon was one of the most colourful. Clark, taylor and bannon, lois, handbook of audubon prints, 1980s and l990s, various editions of this informative handbook explaining audubons various publications with plate lists, 127 pages, pelican press. John james audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. Our audubon framed art prints ship within 48 hours, arrive readytohang, and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. It is out of print but can sometimes be found in used book stores.
Download gorgeous high resolution images of audubons birds of america for free. The portfolio, comprised of 435 hand colored engravings, took twelve years, from 1826 to 1838, to complete. Audubon fifty selections with commentaries abebooks. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, and has been in publication since. I admired framed audubon prints in decorating magazines and at pottery barns website for a long time, but couldnt afford their prices. The watermarks of the first ten images identify this copy as one of the first audubon received a. The third gallery consists of 2nd edition audubon octavo prints. Audubons great work was called the double elephant folio, the birds of america or the havell edition. Our audubon framed art prints ship within 48 hours, arrive readytohang, and include a. John james audubon prints and multiples 99 for sale at. Audubon print prices, audubon price guides, and price guide books. 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. Audubon havell edition robert havell, a renowned london engraver, was engaged by audubon to reproduce the birds of america. For all original audubon publications, and all their editions, there are an estimated 3.
I just found an envelope with 18 best loved bird paintings. Learn how to identify antique audubon prints rareprints. Audubon, john, such as finding wall art by brands like wexford. Original audubon prints for sale audubon collector.
Joel oppenheimer gallery carries a wide selection of natural history bird prints and animal prints from artists including john james audubon, alexander wilson, and mark catesby. Havell, bien, octavo birds of america, octavo quadrupeds of north america quads, imperial folio viviparous quadrupeds of north america, and these modern audubon editions. Audubon s book the birds of america available as free, high resolution downloads. Antique prints are guaranteed in excellent condition unless otherwise noted. The second gallery consists of 1st edition audubon octavo prints. He was notable for his extensive studies documenting all types of american birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. Bird print reference books philadelphia print shop. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Sep 15, 2017 download gorgeous high resolution images of audubon s birds of america for free. 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. By far the most comprehensive guide available to the bird and quadruped prints of john james audubon 17851851, audubon art prints offers buyers, sellers, and collectors an easytouse, onevolume source of information for these widely soughtafter prints.
Bien prints were produced from handmade stone plates. Buy audubon framed prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. This book includes chapters that will help the collector identify and authenticate prints from all of the original antique audubon editions, as well as all the collectible modern audubon editions. They show the beautiful colors and details that make the audubon painting so fantastic. The first gallery consists of 1st edition audubon octavo prints. Audubon birds of america fifty selections with commentaries by. Audubon in the lower left hand corner, along with the symbol for tryon.
John james audubon s birds of america is a portal into the natural world. John james audubon prints and multiples 99 for sale at 1stdibs. There is an excellent book on the first edition called audubons great national work by ron tyler 1993 university of texas press. Print size 9 x 12 this offering is for 18 best loved bird paintings by audubon full color prints. Download free high resolution audubon bird prints gizmos. We have a myriad of styles of wall art, and if you want to narrow your options to something more specific than your current filter of artist. Nearly 200 years later, the audubon prints are coming. Be assured that we offer a full refund of your purchase if you are not completely satisfied. Theres a good reason that the book commands such high. It also contains all 155 images of the 1st octavo edition of the quadrupeds of north america, along with audubon and the rev. This was put out originally in 1951 by book enterprises inc.
In addition, we offer some prints by other early american bird artists such as mark catesby, alexander wilson, and john cassin. Jan 16, 2011 bien prints were produced from handmade stone plates. These are outstanding illustrations created by audubon from 1827 to 1838 while he was exploring the usa. We specialize in offering quality, collector grade prints at a great price combined with the convenience of shopping online. A biography, 1978, attractive 224 page book on audubons life, beautifully illustrated. Rare prints edition we started publishing these prints in 2008. The audubon societys digital library has made all 435 plates from wildlife artist john j. Plate 56 red shouldered hawk from birds of america by john james audubon prints princeton audubon limited edition for sale redshouldered hawk from birds of america by john james audubon etched by robert havell the original birds of america is the most expensive printed book in the world and a truly aweinspiring classic. The really interesting about this particular book that would not be found in the later editions is an ad for all of audubons publications to date. Original audubon havell edition produced 18261837 prints for sale. Birds of america by john james audubon sets booksale. Today, audubons name is synonymous with wildlife preservation, and he is recognized as one of the greatest artists of his time. In june, audubon retrieves all ten plates and some uncolored prints, travels to. Each audubon art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee.
Robert havell, a renowned london engraver, was engaged by audubon to reproduce the birds of america. The more valuable, collectible and authentic audubon prints will not be 8x10s or 8. John audubon wall art if youre looking for wall art for sale online, wayfair has several options sure to satisfy the pickiest shopper. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. Audubon galleries is a joint venture between william reese company of new haven, connecticut and donald a.
This is a packet of 18 best loved bird paintings by audobon. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. Winter hawk, from john james audubons the birds of america, up for. Heres why the book is worth so much and the littleknown. There is a tiny circle mark on the kingfisher print, otherwise the rest appear in good condition. Books by john james audubon author of birds of america. Prior to this, john woodhouse and victor engage in several disastrous business ventures. Steiner is an audubon galleries advisory board member. Audubons birds of america hardcover 1st edition printing 1950 macmillan. There is an excellent book on the first edition called audubon s great national work by ron tyler 1993 university of texas press. See more ideas about audubon prints, john james audubon and birds of america.
An early subscribers copy of john james audubons double elephant folio incomparably the most important and most beautiful colorplate book ever published. Download free high resolution audubon bird prints gizmo. Printed on high quality, archival paper, these prints are truly museum quality. He created about 200 copies of the 3foottall, fourvolume set, each featuring 435 handcolored prints of 1,037 birds.
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