Description
This is a special-edition facsimile of the Blue Breast or Sternoclyta Cyaneipectus (Plate 58) from Volume II of A Monograph of the Trochilidae or Family of Humming-Birds by John Gould, originally published in 1861. This edition was printed by Hill House Publishers in 1990.
Hill House was awarded the right to create the facsimile using the original works held by the library of London's Natural History Museum. Each print was made using the traditional process of plates, ensuring the accuracy of the copy, right down to the blemishes and spots on the originals. These are truly remarkable copies and are said to be indistinguishable from the originals when viewed behind glass.
Notes: Limited edition
Presented in a traditional museum-style deep black wood frame with a wide antique gold lip moulding. Finished with an archival cream mat to selected to complement the warm tones of the artwork, and protected with lightweight UV-protective acrylic glazing.
Artwork Imperial Folio: 22" x 15"
Frame Outside Dimensions: 20.125" x 26.125"
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Print from 1990 HIll House Edition, perfect condition
Framing is new, in perfect condition
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Wood
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Hill House was awarded the right to create the facsimile using the original works held by the library of London's Natural History Museum. Each print was made using the traditional process of plates, ensuring the accuracy of the copy, right down to the blemishes and spots on the originals. These are truly remarkable copies and are said to be indistinguishable from the originals when viewed behind glass.
Notes: Limited edition
Presented in a traditional museum-style deep black wood frame with a wide antique gold lip moulding. Finished with an archival cream mat to selected to complement the warm tones of the artwork, and protected with lightweight UV-protective acrylic glazing.
Artwork Imperial Folio: 22" x 15"
Frame Outside Dimensions: 20.125" x 26.125"
Condition:
Alterations: Unknown
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Print from 1990 HIll House Edition, perfect condition
Framing is new, in perfect condition
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Paper, Wood
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition
Unknown; Some Imperfections; Print from 1990 HIll House Edition, perfect condition
Framing is new, in perfect condition
Framing is new, in perfect condition
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
26.12 x 20.12 x 0.75 in
1990s Framed Print, Blue Breast or Sternoclyta Cyaneipectus (Plate 58 Hill House Edition) Reproducti
Estimate $300-$890
Starting Price
$120
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Jun 12, 2026 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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