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Sat, Oct 12, 2024 01:00PM EDT
Lot 179

John James LaForest Audubon (1785-1851) Great Northern Loon, Colymbus Glacialis, L, Adult 1, Young in Winter 2.; from the Havell edition “Birds of Ame

Estimate: $5,000 - $8,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

John James LaForest Audubon (1785-1851)
Great Northern Loon, Colymbus Glacialis, L, Adult 1, Young in Winter 2.; from the Havell edition “Birds of America”, 1836
hand-colored engraving with aquatint on paper
24.75 x 35.75 in (sight)
25.5 x 36.25 inches (paper)
40.5 x 50.75 inches (frame)
inscribed in plate lower left: Drawn from nature by J. J. Audubon FRS FLS.
inscribed lower right: Engraved, Printed & Coloured by R. Havell, 1836
inscribed upper left No. 62
inscribed upper right: Plate CCCVI (306)

Condition

The artwork appears to be in good condition. Examined out of frame, J Whatman 1836 watermark visible in lower right.

Recommended Shippers:
 

Navis Pack & Ship, 10820 Composite Drive, Dallas, TX 75220, (972) 870-1212 txsales@gonavis.com
 

Craters & Freighters Dallas, 2220 Merritt Drive, Suite 200, Garland, TX 75041, (972) 840-8147 dallasoffice@cratersandfreighters.com

Private Collection, Hye, Texas and Pecos, New Mexico