![Gould Birds of GB - Hobby: This wonderful lithograph of the Hobby (Falco Subbuteo) is from John Gould's Birds of Great Britain, issued in 25 parts between 1862 and 1873. This plate is number 18 from volume 1 of this work and wa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177744616_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
Realist Art
![Gould Birds of GB - Hobby: This wonderful lithograph of the Hobby (Falco Subbuteo) is from John Gould's Birds of Great Britain, issued in 25 parts between 1862 and 1873. This plate is number 18 from volume 1 of this work and wa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177744616_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![Gould Birds of GB - Red-crested Duck: This wonderful lithograph of the Red-crested Duck (Branta Rufina) is from John Gould's Birds of Great Britain, issued in 25 parts between 1862 and 1873. This plate is number 22 from volume 5 of this w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177744622_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![Patagonian Arara by Edward Lear 1836: This fine original hand-coloured steel engraving of the Patagonian Arara or Arara Patagonica is from Parrots, Volume X of the Naturalist?s Library series, published by Chatto & Windus, London 1836.The](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177744717_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![Blue and Yellow Maccaw by Edward Lear 1836: This fine original hand-coloured steel engraving of the Blue and Yellow Maccaw or Macrocercus ararauna is from Parrots, Volume X of the Naturalist?s Library series, published by Chatto & Windus, Londo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177744706_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![Nuttall's Hare - Rare Imperial Folio by JW Audubon 1846: This stunning lithograph of a life size Nuttall's Hare (Lepus Nuttallii), being Plate 94, is from Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, the Imperial folio edition. Published 1845-1848, after drawing](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177744760_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![4 Engraving of shells by George B Sowerby 1852: These engraving are hand-coloured plates from A Conchological Manual by George Brettingham Sowerby. Published by Henry G. Bohn, London 1852. The print are in excellent condition on soft creamy paper w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177744820_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![Pierglass Frames by Thomas Chippendale 1762: This engraving illustrates Pierglass (Mirror) Frames and is from the third edition of The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director: being a large collection of the most elegant and useful designs of hou](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177745181_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![Map of west central India by J&C Walker 1829: Steel engraving of India VI, showing the central region of India, including Bhopal, Berar, Mewar etc by J&C Walker, published for the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge (SDUK) by Baldwin &](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177745044_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![Gould Birds of GB - Roseate Tern: This wonderful lithograph of the Roseate Tern (Sterna Paradisea ) is from John Gould's Birds of Great Britain, issued in 25 parts between 1862 and 1873. This plate is number 71 from volume 5 of this w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177744612_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![Fieldfare by William Hayes 1775: This etching of the Fieldfare is from A Natural History of British Birds with their Portraits, accurately drawn, and beautifully coloured from nature by William Hayes. Printed for S. Hooper, London 17](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177744692_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![Hooded Mergansers by Robert Gillmor.: This is an original linocut of Hooded Mergansers, signed in pencil by Robert Gillmor. A vibrant limited edition linocut, being No.61 of 70, with the stylish flare of Gillmor, which is now much coveted](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177744672_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![China Proper by Joshua Archer 1840: This wood engraved map is entitled China Proper. Drawn & engraved by Joshua Archer and published for the proprietor by Grattan & Gilbert, 51 Paternoster Row, London. The map is from Gilbert?s Modern A](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177745038_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![A Table & Pierglass by Thomas Chippendale 1762: This engraving illustrates A Table & Pierglass (Mirror) and is from the third edition of The Gentleman and Cabinet-Maker's Director: being a large collection of the most elegant and useful designs of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177745182_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![A group of old carnations by Rory McEwen 1955: This is a lithograph of A group of old flaked and bizarre carnations from Old Carnations and Pinks by Oscar Moreton. It was made from a painting by Rory McEwen and is in immaculate condition. McEwen w](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177744919_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![Le Pantheon by Charles Rivi?re 1855: This rare coloured lithograph is from Paris Moderne, Grand Album. Repr?sentant les Vues et les Monuments les plus curieux de Paris et les Sites les plus remarquables des Environs. Published by Maison](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177745208_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![Two-headed Snake & Black Butterflies by G. Edwards 1751: This beautiful engraving is from George Edwards A History of Uncommon Birds and of Some other Rare and Undescribed Animals. London 1743-51. George Edwards (3 April 1694 ? 23 July 1773) was an English](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177744765_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![John Hamden by Houbraken 1747: This engraving of John Hamden is from The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain by Thomas Birch. Printed by John Knapton 1747, London. The engravings were by Jacobus Houbraken and George Vertu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177745169_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![Gould Birds of Asia - Indian Courser 1849-83: This original lithograph of the Indian Courser (Cursorius coromandelicus) is from John Gould's Birds of Asia, issued in 35 parts between 1849 and 1883, the last three being issued after Gould's death](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177744641_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![Rare Gould Birds of GB - Great Auk (now extinct): This wonderful lithograph of the Great Auk (Alca Impennis) is from John Gould's Birds of Great Britain, issued in 25 parts between 1862 and 1873. This plate is number 46 from volume 5 of this work and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177744638_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![Octavian visits Cleopatra by B Pinelli 1822: This etching is from Istoria Romana (Roman History) by Bartolomeo Pinelli. Published by Presso Vincenzo Poggioli, Rome 1821.The full title of this work is Raccolta di No. 100 Soggetti Li Pi? Rimarchev](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177745204_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![Comtesse de Nadaillac Rose by Walter Fitch 1888: This scarce chromolithograph of the Comtesse de Nadaillac (Tea Scented) Rose by Georges Severeyns from an illustration by Walter H. Fitch is from The Rose Garden in two divisions by William Paul. Publ](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177744929_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![Gold of Ophir by Rory McEwen 1964: This print is from The Auricula: Its History and Character by Charles Oscar Moreton and illustrated by Rory McEwen. Published by The Ariel Press, London 1964 This lithograph was made by litho-offset o](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177744917_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![Asia by John Walker 1797: This antique copperplate engraved map of Asia is from the Elements of Geography by John Walker. published by Darton and Harvey, London 1797. Size: 7.75in x 9in (19.5cm x 23cm).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177745041_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
![2 prints of Mountain & Irish Hares by A Thorburn 1920: These original antique prints of 1. Mountain Hare in Winter 2. Mountain Hare in Autumn & Irish Hare are from British Mammals by Archibald Thorburn. Published by Longmans, Green and Co. 39 Paternoster](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9142/329747/177744784_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715607138)
News about Realist Art
![The petite paintings of Chicago surrealist Gertrude Abercrombie](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/besmart-10.jpg)
The petite paintings of Chicago surrealist Gertrude Abercrombie
NEW YORK — A rule of thumb in fine art holds that larger paintings are generally deemed more valuable, but one artist whose works are disproving that maxim is the late Chicago Surrealist Gertrude Abercrombie.
![Currier gives Iranian Surrealist her first museum exhibition](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/BOUNDARIES_KHOSRAVI_photo_Julia_Featheringill-1.jpg)
Currier gives Iranian Surrealist her first museum exhibition
MANCHESTER, N.H. – The Currier Museum of Art presents the work of Iranian painter Arghavan Khosravi in her first museum exhibition, on view now until September 5. The artist creates surrealist images that explore themes of exile, suppression and empowerment.
![Madrid museum explores legacy of Surrealist Rene Magritte](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Magritte_El_pajaro_de_cielo-1.jpg)
Madrid museum explores legacy of Surrealist Rene Magritte
MADRID – The Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza is holding the first retrospective in Madrid on the Belgian artist and leading Surrealist Rene Magritte (1898-1967) since the exhibition held at the Fundacion Juan March in 1989. Its title, The Magritte Machine, emphasizes the repetitive and combinatorial element present in the work of this painter, whose obsessive themes constantly […]
![George Tooker’s magic realist work in spotlight at Swann, June 30](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Lot-232-Tooker-1.jpg)
George Tooker’s magic realist work in spotlight at Swann, June 30
NEW YORK — Swann Galleries will present a sale of American Art on June 30. The auction will include notable works from prominent artists working in America beginning in the mid-1800s and continuing through the contemporary era. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.