Excellent art conservation services are provided for all types of two dimension artwork, include works on paper, canvas, and fine photography. See more ideas about audubon prints, john james audubon and birds of. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubon s doubleelephant folio of the birds. The gallery presents below a selection of the celebrated american naturalist john james audubon s original 19th century copper plate engravings and lithographs havell and bien edition double elephant folio birds, imperial folio quadrupeds, octavo edition birds and quadrupeds, 20th century audubon havell edition restrikes and fine facsimile prints, 19th century stone. The gallery presents below a selection of the celebrated american naturalist john james audubon s original 19th century copper plate engravings and lithographs havell and bien edition double elephant folio birds, imperial folio quadrupeds, octavo edition birds and quadrupeds, 20th century audubon havell edition restrikes and fine facsimile prints. The birds of america is a book by naturalist and painter john james audubon, containing. A complete price list of all audubon octavo bird prints for sale is now available. Takes on twelveyearold joseph mason as an apprentice and begins the task of painting the images for the birds of america. In the i960s a product promotion campaign of the kimberlyclark corporation of neenah, wis. Audubon prints is proud to provide a wide range of highestquality art prints, including the finest limitededition reproductions, historic original 19th century john j. Audubon prints birds of america joel oppenheimer, inc. Larger birds tend to bring higher prices than the smaller songbirds.
Printed between 1827 and 1838, it contains 435 lifesize watercolors of north american birds. He created about 200 copies of the 3foottall, fourvolume set, each featuring 435 handcolored prints of 1,037 birds. The 1951 book this print free and premium audubon images, vectors and psd mockups. John james audubons most popular book is birds of america. See more ideas about audubon prints, john james audubon and birds of america. It is out of print but can sometimes be found in used book stores. There is an excellent book on the first edition called audubon s great national work by ron tyler 1993 university of texas press.
Rare prints edition we started publishing these prints in 2008. The book so big it needed its own furniture mental floss. Audubon print prices, audubon price guides, and price guide books. These fine audubon lithographs come from birds of america, the royal octavo edition 18401844. Audubon prints birds of america original octavos 1st. Lithograph john james audubon birds art prints, john james audubon birds art prints, john james audubon art prints, realism birds john james audubon art prints. Audubon prints birds of america havell edition prints. Learn about all the commonwealths breeding bird species in the breeding bird atlas 2. Search for books by author, title or keyword at audubon galleries.
Highresolution images courtesy of the john james audubon center at mill grove, audubon, pa, and the montgomery county, pa, audubon collection. The audubon price guide book, price guides for the original audubon editions, and modern audubon editions and price guides. The subject matter of an audubon print also helps determine the value. Indulge your love of birds with this beautiful collection of images for coloring. Audubon made remarkably realistic and detailed depictions of a vast variety of birds. 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. Get the best deals on lithograph john james audubon birds art prints. Distinguishing between the octavo editions is a more intricate process. Audubon and mason arrive in new orleans in january.
Wildlife artist john james audubon, namesake of the national audubon society, dedicated his talents to painting and describing all of the bird species of america, eventually culminating in his seminal birds of america. Items similar to vintage audubon book print of forktailed flycatcher on etsy. Each book is available as a printed softcover book that ships to anywhere in the world, or as an internet adobe pdf download. Prints by john james audubon digitized materials rare. 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. Get the best deals on john james audubon art prints when you shop the largest online selection at. Audubon print prices, audubon price guides, and price. The amsterdam edition offers up all 435 images from john james audubons birds of america. Certainly the greatest of american bird books, and possibly one of the finest book productions in the world, audubons birds of america owes much to its authors determination to have his work reproduced by the best possible craftsmen, and to his insistence that his drawings be reproduced lifesize, as he had drawn them. Get the best deals on lithograph john james audubon birds art prints when. Audubon bird print set 8 x 10 unframed, birds of america, botanical prints, vintage bird prints, wall art, home decor, bird lover gift, bird print, bird art, gift for nature lover. Many of his pictures show birds in their natural habitats and in lifelike poses.
It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, and has been in publication since. Certainly the greatest of american bird books, and possibly one of the finest book productions in the world, audubons birds of america owes much to its authors. Great blue heron, american flamingo, and wild turkey are three of the most valuable prints of the birds of america. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. Let us send you the latest in bird and conservation news. If bound together, the pages would create a book that. Reproductions of audubons birds of america audubon prints. Find out how different species in the state are coping with human development and climate change in the latest state of the birds.
All bird guide text and rangemaps adapted from lives of north american birds by kenn kaufman. The mass audubon shop is part of mass audubon, an independent nonprofit organization that works every day to protect the nature of massachusetts for people and wildlife through conservation, education, and advocacy. Customize your audubon print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired. Today, audubons name is synonymous with wildlife preservation, and he is recognized as one of the greatest artists of his time.
Ready to frame vintage audubon prints features thirty beautiful illustrations of birds in their natural habitats that john james audubon 17851851, american. Printed with archival ink on 330 gram somerset velvet enhanced paper with beautiful deckled edges, the rare prints. See more ideas about audubon birds, john james audubon and birds of america. The 150 prints in this book are known as being among the very best examples of audubon artistry.
A subtle recoloring of parts or certain colors of a print, by a talented professional artist or restorer, can preserve or add value to a print. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. 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 audubon s original text for each bird. 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. Printed between 1827 and 1838, it contains 435 lifesize watercolors of north american birds havell edition, all reproduced from handengraved plates, and is. A complete price list of all audubon octavo quadruped prints for sale is now available. The complete avian collection newyork historical society edition.
Most people know audubon for his bird prints many of which are available on my site. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to fetch. Original audubon havell edition produced 18261837 prints for sale. The rare prints audubon edition is a fineart series of giclee reproductions, strictly limited to 1500 prints of a selection of john james audubon s most beloved images. Lithograph john james audubon birds art prints for sale ebay. Book enterprises of new york published 18 best loved bird paintings by audubon. Prints by john james audubon digitized materials rare book. The former book contains nine price guides for different audubon print editions. Nov 01, 2019 the beauty of birds is as magical as it is diverse. And, of course, you also want to know how much your audubon print is worth.
Vtg audubon birds of america book by roger tory peterson 50 large poster prints. If the original coloring of a print is badly faded or washed out, because of prolonged. Amsterdam edition of audubon prints from birds of america. The paper size for these prints is approximately 6. Guide to collecting john james audubon prints skinner inc. Audubon was setting out to create a bird collection in print, and as a collector he was a maximalist. Books by john james audubon author of birds of america. I have three new audubon price guide books available. Get the best deals on lithograph john james audubon birds art prints when you shop the largest online selection at ebay. Audubon magazine, natural history magazine, the magazine antiques, american birds, the smithsonian, the print world, bird watchers digest, birders world, and numerous antique newspapers. 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.
April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. Bird art includes great blue heron, wild turkey, flamingo, white pelican, brown pelican. 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. The lifes work of both a lover and observer of birds and nature. In addition, we offer some prints by other early american bird artists such as mark catesby, alexander wilson, and john cassin. Audubon magazine, natural history magazine, the magazine antiques, american birds, the smithsonian, the print world, bird. From the carolina parrot, now sadly extinct, to the rare whooping crane and the more common blue birds and woodpeckers, audubon. Audubon has made 435 prints from birds of america free to. Audubon prints and books is advertised throughout the united states, including. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827. 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. 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.
Certainly the greatest of american bird books, and possibly one of the finest book productions in the world, audubon s birds of america owes. John james audubon s birds of america is a portal into the natural world. While audubon was creating birds of america, he was also working on a companion publication, namely, his ornithological biography. None the less, they are still beautiful, rare, and increasingly collectible. The book is a collection of prints by naturalist and painter john james audubon.
This modern edition is not considered an original in the sense that none of audubons family had a hand in its recreation. John james audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. Other digitized print materials prints by john james audubon. Dec 15, 2017 audubon needed every inch of space he could gethe planned to print fullcolor, lifesize representations of every bird in north america. Bird print set of 6 art beautiful james audubon blackburnian and blue yellow winged warbler american goldfinch great carolina wren kinglet flowers botanical home wall. Steiner is an audubon galleries advisory board member. Chris lane shows host dan elias a few audubon originals.
These are all authentic first edition prints completed under the direct supervision of john james audubon. From the carolina parrot, now sadly extinct, to the rare whooping crane and the more common blue birds and woodpeckers, audubon s portrayals are among the finest examples of wildlife art in existence. Audubon decides to publish the greatest bird book ever. Shop for audubon art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. Audubon originals tips of the trade antiques roadshow pbs. Mar 26, 2015 timeless illustrations from birds of america by ornithologist, artist, and naturalist john james audubon. Now you want to know if what you have is an original audubon print, that is one of those rare finds you see on the antique roadshow, or is it a cheap reproduction with little or no value. Discover the birds and bird behaviorsmost commonly encountered in massachusetts. All prints listed are for sale and available for immediate purchase, or contact us if you would like additional information or pictures.
Favorites such as the blue jay and the golden eagle appear along with. The first gallery consists of 1st edition audubon octavo prints. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to. Audubon birds of america purple heron or reddish egret audubon prints for sale, audubon birds of america prints john james audubon s illustrations have been a classic reference for birdwatchers and aviculturists throughout the years. 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. Like his great four volume book, audubon was one of the most colourful.
Audubon s reputation as a great artist and naturalist was recognized throughout the world when he published from london, between 1827 and 1838, his famous double elephant folio prints. The birds of america by john james audubon 1946 5th print ebay. Find audubon near you visit your local audubon center, join a chapter, or help save birds with your state program. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Art historians describe audubons work as being of high quality and printed with artistic finesse. Mason travels with audubon on a flatboat down the mississippi. The audubon birds coloring book by john james audubon. The second gallery consists of 1st edition audubon octavo prints. Prints by john james audubon digitized materials rare book and. Audubon birds of america lithographs and engravings, and a variety of miscellaneous original antique prints.