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May 2005 Fine Art & Antiques

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114. John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851)

Pair of framed Audubon bird lithographs from the first edition of Birds of America published in 1840. 1) Snow Lark Bunting, number 32 and plate number 156: 1. 2 Adult 3 Young. 2) Black-and white Creeping Warbler, male, Black Larch Pinus-pemdula, number 23 and plate number 114. Both drawn from nature by J.J. Audubon and lithograph printed and colored by J.T. Bowen, Philad. Each measures apprx 9-3/4"H x 5-3/4"W. In black mat and gold-colored frame, entire item measures apprx 15-1/2"H x 11-1/2"W. On versos are descriptions taken from book.



100/200   Sold $120.75
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