Description
This is an exceptional vintage print of the renowned John James Audubon engraving with aquatint and hand-coloring, featuring the "Red-Breasted Merganser". This particular piece is from the distinguished 1838 Havell edition, celebrated as part of Audubon's monumental "Birds of America" series.
The printmaking technique of aquatint engraving with meticulous original hand-coloring lends the image depth, texture, and a rich, saturated palette. The dynamic composition, a hallmark of Audubon's work, captures the subject with a rare vitality and scientific precision, depicting the bird in its natural habitat.
Presented in a sophisticated dark wood frame enclosed in glass, the piece exudes classic elegance and is an ideal acquisition for collectors of fine natural history art or as a statement piece in a well-appointed interior.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In excellent vintage condition, with no damage to the print. The frame is sturdy and free of any noticeable damage.
Origin:
United States
Creator:
Styled After: John James Audubon
Materials & Techniques:
Glass, Lithograph, Wood
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Animals
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
The printmaking technique of aquatint engraving with meticulous original hand-coloring lends the image depth, texture, and a rich, saturated palette. The dynamic composition, a hallmark of Audubon's work, captures the subject with a rare vitality and scientific precision, depicting the bird in its natural habitat.
Presented in a sophisticated dark wood frame enclosed in glass, the piece exudes classic elegance and is an ideal acquisition for collectors of fine natural history art or as a statement piece in a well-appointed interior.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: In excellent vintage condition, with no damage to the print. The frame is sturdy and free of any noticeable damage.
Origin:
United States
Creator:
Styled After: John James Audubon
Materials & Techniques:
Glass, Lithograph, Wood
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: United States
Art Subjects: Animals
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; In excellent vintage condition, with no damage to the print. The frame is sturdy and free of any noticeable damage.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
22.5 x 26.5 x 1.5 in
Mid-Century Lithograph of Audubon's "Red Breasted Merganser," in Dark Wood Frame
Estimate $70-$510
Starting Price
$35
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