1941 james audubon book auctions

Macmillan co publisher with lithographs by duenewald printing. These bookplates, prints, or pages are two 2 sided. John james audubon is best known for his ornithological magnum opus, the birds of america. Offered is an original vintage 1941 to 1942 john james audubon book plate, print, or bird print no. Audubon havell edition price guide 1 the audubon havell edition and price guide john james audubon s original birds of america double elephant folio was easily the finest natural history book ever published. Over the years many authors have written entire books about the birds of america publication. Graham arader, founder of arader galleries, takes us through the gallerys upcoming natural history and americana auction, featuring some of the finest and rarest prints of nowextinct birds.

Expert print appraisers are available to evaluate your single prints or folios. John james audubon bookplate plate 238 bird print 1966 original art canvasback. Often cited as the most expensive book of all time, there are still 120 known intact copies of john james audubons the birds of america which was published between 1827 and 1838. Book birds of america john audubon 1941 edition second edition published in 1941 by the macmillan company. Ae top 500 auctions 2019 rare book hub rare books, book. John james audubon plate 4, caracara eagle from his work the birds of america. John james audubon was an american 19th century artist who was born in 1785. Audubons desire to make the birds of america more affordable and widely available prompted him in 1839 to begin the first octavo edition, which.

John james audubon bookplate plate 238 bird print 1966. John james audubon paintings for sale heritage auctions. Audubon created a genre of illustration that didnt exist before. When we know the origin of the product, we describe it in the auction listing. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubons doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction in new york city. Rare natural history prints and books offered at skinner auctions reach an international audience of museums, collectors, and dealers. Rare john james audubon prints up for auction at arader galleries. View artworks for sale by john james audubon john james audubon 1254, american. John james audubon plate 8, harlans buzzard from his work the birds of america.

Since that time tom has served as director of americana auctions and senior historical specialist for heritage auctions. The birds of america book from original drawings by john james audubon, 1941. John james audubon 1785 1851 united states is an artist born in 1785 the oldest auction result ever registered on the website for an artwork by this artist is a drawingwatercolor sold in 1984, at christies, and the most recent auction result is a printmultiple sold in 2020. John james audubon artwork for sale at online auction john.

View auction details, art exhibitions and online catalogues. Theres a good reason that the book commands such high. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubon s work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. A date important to all historical figures is their date of birth. His work was featured in numerous exhibitions at key galleries and museums, including the philadelphia museum of art and the melbourne museum. Find artist info, artworks for sale, and past pricing data from our auction archives. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction. John james audubon was an american artist and naturalist best known for his detailed paintings of north american birds. Arader galleries hosts five auctions a year offering a selection of natural history material, important maps and atlases, rare books, watercolors, oil paintings and works relating to discovery and exploration. See available prints and multiples, works on paper, and paintings for sale and learn about the artist. See more ideas about john james audubon, audubon birds, birds of america. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Antique john james audubon 1941 the birds of america hardcover book dust jacket.

John james audubon is best known for the birds of america, a book of 435 images, portraits of every bird then known in the united states painted and reproduced in the size of life. Eventually, he created birds of america, a book containing 435 of john james audubon s paintings compiled into prints. However, for john james audubon it was joyous and a tradgedy. Audubon 1937 bird prints great blue heron book plate lithograph original 12. John james audubon set the standard for fine prints of birds and mammals. Find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks for sale, the latest news, and sold auction prices. New july auction ends wednesday, august 7th starting at 2pm ct. Original vintage 1941 johnjames audubon birds of america. John audubon is known for birds and other wildlife sketching, portrait painting. This book was published by the macmillan company, new york 1941. Dec 12, 2010 highflying price for audubon s birds share. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. This is associated as a day of happiness for that individual and their family.

The book was published by macmillan company of new york in 1941. The value of john james audubon prints extend beyond market price, and his paintings and drawings continue to set the standard for avian artwork. John james audubon has 175 books on goodreads with 1953 ratings. Original vintage 19411942 john james audubon birds of. Audubon galleries is the worlds leading dealer in art by john james audubon, including editions of his prints in both elephant folio and smaller formats, as well as his books and even original artwork.

Audubon originally published the book by subscription. Get the best deals on john james audubon art prints when you shop the largest online. This book features a blackandwhite portrait illustrated frontispiece and contains various colored illustrations throughout. The making of an american, which got me interested in obtaining a copy of birds of america. Store closures, insurance claims, misguided cargo, post office undeliverable packages or unclaimed merchandise. John james laforest audubon artist and art publications. In other words, there is a bird print on each side. Iii and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. John james audubons most popular book is birds of america. Auction blog antiques and fine art skinner auctioneers. Birds of america by john james audubon sets booksale. The birds of america, the viviparous quadrupeds of north america achieved an impressive 3,770,000 usd. Pba galleries is the premier san francisco auction house for rare books and ephemera. While there are a handful of books in the world that may be worth more, until 20 birds of america held the record for the most money paid at auction for.

Audubon galleries is the worlds leading dealer in art by john james audubon, including editions of his prints in both elephant folio and smaller formats. The birds of america is a book by naturalist and painter john james audubon, containing. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubon s doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction in new york city. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. The prints depicted each of north americas known bird varieties at the time. The sale was led by the birds of america 182738, four monumental volumes of 435 handcolored aquatint plates depicting all of the thenknown species of birds found in the united states. An artist and naturalist, audubon set out at a young age to depict every bird in america at life size in its natural environment. A 1st edition handcolored lithograph presented in royal octavo size. I never for a day gave up listening to the songs of our birds, or watching their peculiar habits, or delineating them in the. A complete first edition set of john james audubons gloriously illustrated the birds of america 18271838 goes up for auction june 14. Contact skinner to learn more about consigning audubon prints or natural history books to auction. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.

This item, audubon hardcover book by josh james audubon, 1941, is part of the online auction. Audubons colorplate book the birds of america 18271839, is widely acclaimed as among the best ornithological studies ever produced. In many cases we do not know the origin of these goods. John james audubon paintings for sale john james audubon. View john james audubon original art for sale at auction. For although he was born on this day, it was also the day his mother died. While there are a handful of books in the world that may be worth more, until 20 birds of america held the record for the most money paid at auction. Published between 182738 in an edition of around 200, the birds of america represents the culmination of audubons life work as a naturalistartist, depicting in 435 plates every. John james audubon is best known as the artist behind birds of america, for a. John james audubon bookplate plate 230 bird print 1966 original art gyrfalcon. Find great deals on ebay for audubon birds of america book and audubon field guide. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubons work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. Feb 23, 2015 graham arader, founder of arader galleries, takes us through the gallerys upcoming natural history and americana auction, featuring some of the finest and rarest prints of nowextinct birds.

Guide to collecting john james audubon prints skinner inc. A copy of the worlds most expensive book, john james audubons 19thcentury masterpiece birds of america, is set for auction later this month and is. I cant believe anyone could find fault with this book based on textual errors. In 1976 he became a fulltime dealer and auctioneer, and maintained a robust business in political and other collectors items until his company, slaters americana, was absorbed by heritage in 2004. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to fetch.

Get the best deals on john james audubon original art prints when you shop the largest online selection at. A copy of the birds of america by john james audubon. Bird artist a discovery book 80 yes 1966 dodd, loring holmes. Dec 07, 2010 a copy of john james audubons early19thcentury illustrated birds of america sold in london tonight for 7. The winning bid was a record auction price for a printed book and was placed by londonbased art dealer michael tollemache, who outbid three. Josh dzieza on the first edition of audubons the birds of america going on sale at christies next week. Rare john james audubon prints up for auction at arader. Shop original john james audubon art and other john james audubon art from the worlds best art galleries. Eventually, he created birds of america, a book containing 435 of john james audubons paintings compiled into prints.

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