Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Sep 11, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1090
John James Audubon
Estimate: $40,000 - $60,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(New York, 1785-1851)
Wild Turkey, Meleagris Gallopavo. Linn, Male. American Cane. Miegia macrosperma, No.1 and Pl. 1 from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838, state 3/3 (Low), William Lizars, engraver, retouched by Robert Havell, hand colored engraving with etching and aquatint on paper, sheet 38-3/16 x 25-1/4 in.; modern frame with Tru Vue museum glass, 50-1/4 x 37 in., Provenance: Audubon Prints & Books, Vienna, Virginia, purchased in 2007, (accompanied by a certificate of authenticity); Private Virginia Collection; Note: Literature: Low, Susanne M. A Guide to Audubon's Birds of America: A Concordance Containing Current Names of the Birds, Plate Names with Descriptions of Plate Variants, a Description of the Bien Edition, and Corresponding Indexes. New Haven, Conn: Reese & Heald, 2002.Concerning Plate 1, state 3, Low states, "It is difficult to find this print in pristine condition. As the first one sent off to subscribers, it was proudly shown to family and friends, so that it was much handled."
Condition
trimmed, lined with thin fibrous paper, restorations at edges with largest 6 in. and extending from bottom edge into turkey's tail, other scattered points of restoration, abrasion top right, fugitive or faded yellow pigments, some other light fading
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