Two (2) framed Bird Prints after John J. Audubon, late 20th century. 1st item: Princeton Audubon double elephant limited edition lithographs, Snowy Heron or White Egret, round embossed seal lower right, numbered 796/1000. Molded wood frame with gilt rabbet edge. 35 1/2" x 25 1/2" sight, 44 1/4" x 34 1/3" framed. 2nd item: Flamingo, […]
Lot 693: 6 "Histoire Naturelle" Animal Engravings
Six (6) hand colored copper plate zoology engravings including elephant, lion, and zebra, from "Histoire Naturelle, generale et particuliere, avec la description du Cabinet du Roi" by Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, originally published by Imprimerie nationale, Paris, circa 1749-1804. Includes "Le Pasan", Tome IIII, Plate LXII, drawn by J.N. and engraved by de Bakker, […]
Lot 690: 1 Audubon Havell Folio & 4 Octavos, 5 items
Five (5) John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851) Birds of North America prints. 1st item: Hand colored aquatint of the Rice Bird, also known as Rice Bunting, No. 11, Pl. 54 from "The Birds of North America". Engraved, printed, and colored by Robert Havell & Son, London. Elephant-folio paper adhered to thin card board, covering watermark. […]
Lot 691: 4 Prints after Audubon, Loates
Four (4) Bird Prints after John J. Audubon, double elephant folio limited editions by Murphy Bernard Loates, including Trumpeter Swan #813/100 (38" x 25" sight, 33" x 43 1/2" in giltwood frame); Carolina Turtle Dove #801/1000 (38" x 25" sight, 44 3/8" x 34 3/4" in wood molded frame with gilt rabbet edge); Double Crested […]
Lot 688: Oriental Field Sports of the East, T. Williamson, 1819
Oriental Field Sports of the East; Being a Complete, Detailed, and Accurate Description of the Wild Sports of the East, Second Edition, taken from the manuscripts and designs by Captain Thomas Williamson, drawings by Samuel Howitt, 1819. Printed by B. R. Howlett for Thomas McClean, London. Oblong folio, 145 marble edged pages with index, 40 […]
Lot 689: J. Audubon, American Robin, Havell Edition
John James Audubon (1785-1851), American Robin – TURDUS MIGRATORIUS, Plate CXXXI, hand-colored aquatint engraving by R. Havell from the double-elephant-folio first edition of The Birds of America (London: 1827-1838). Plate dated 1832. Depicts a male and female robin, feeding their young in a nest. 38 1/4 x 25 1/8". Matted and framed under glass in […]
Lot 685: Italian Peasant Girl Feeding Chickens, Attr. Vince
Attributed to Vincenzo Ciappa (Italy, 1766-1826) oil on canvas painting depicting an Italian peasant girl holding a basket and feeding a chicken and her chicks in a courtyard, against a dark brown background. Unsigned. Little Art Gallery, New York, NY gallery label, en verso. Housed in a carved gilt wood frame. Sight – 25 1/2" […]
Lot 686: Guiseppe Bison Italian Countryside Drawing
Giuseppe Bernardino Bison (Italy, 1762-1844) ink on paper drawing depicting travelers in an Italian countryside, one on horse back, a thatched roof structure and a large tree on a hillside in the middle ground, and a tower in the background. Signed "Bison" lower right. Gilt metal placard with artist's name and dates, affixed lower center […]
Lot 684: Charles Despiau Figure Study
Charles Albert Despiau (France, 1874-1946) sanguine on paper figure study of male nude laying on his stomach, his chest propped up by his arms, and facing away from the viewer. Signed lower right. Writing en verso reads "Charles Despiau, Male Nude From Rear. Ex. Coll. Henry McBride, bought from Victor Sparle, N.Y.C., Coll. T. B. […]
Lot 682: Frederick James Aldridge W/C, View of Venice
Frederick James Aldridge (United Kingdom, 1850-1933) watercolor on paper painting depicting a view of the Grand Canal in Venice. Signed and dated "19" lower right. Housed and matted under glass in a gilt wood frame. Sight – 14" H x 21 1/4" W. Framed – 27" H x 33 1/2" W. British, early 20th century. […]