AUDUBON, John James. Carolina Parrot (Plate XXVI), Psitacus carolinensis.
Engraving with etching, aquatint and hand-coloring by Robert Havell, circa 1829, on J. Whatman paper dated 1831.
Engraving with etching, aquatint and hand-coloring by Robert Havell, circa 1829, on J. Whatman paper dated 1831.
Sale 1022 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
May 4, 2022
9:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
Estimate
$30,000 -
$40,000
Sold for $40,625
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
AUDUBON, John James (1785-1851)
Carolina Parrot (Plate XXVI)
Psitacus carolinensis
Engraving with etching, aquatint and hand-coloring by Robert Havell (1793-1878), circa 1829, on J. Whatman paper dated 1831, 954 x 628 mm, upper and lower margins renewed, slight damage to blank area upper margin repaired verso, a few tiny spots. Low p.44 (variant 1).
Property from a Palm Beach Collection
Condition Report
Upper and lower margins renewed, slight damage to blank area upper margin repaired verso, possible minor restoration, a few tiny spots.
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