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American Animals
Discover the majesty of early American wildlife through American Animals, a curated collection of antique prints by legendary naturalists John James Audubon, Alexander Wilson, and Mark Catesby. These historic works, produced through masterful lithography and engraving, reflect the golden age of scientific discovery and exploration in North America.
Each print captures the untamed beauty of native species, depicted as specimens of study and symbols of wilderness, rendered with the precision of 18th and 19th-century natural history illustration. From Audubon?s dramatic compositions to Wilson?s foundational ornithological studies and Catesby?s colonial-era depictions, this collection embodies the spirit of classic Americana.
Rooted in a time when the vast landscapes of the New World were still being charted, American Animals celebrates the intersection of art, science, and sophistication. These timeless prints offer collectors and enthusiasts a rare opportunity to own a piece of early American heritage?where wilderness and wonder meet on the printed page.
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0034: Catesby Natural History of Carolina 1771 Volume 2 Plate 53 The Green Spotted SnakeEst. $550-$990Lot Passed
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0037: Catesby Natural History of Carolina 1771 Volume 2 Plate 74 The Grey Fox SquirrelEst. $1,200-$2,160Lot Passed
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