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After John James Audubon, 1785-1851, Three Bird Prints - After John James Audubon 1785-1851 Three Bird Prints Three bird prints including the Razor Bill Auk, the Common American Swan, and the Carolina Turtle Dove Swan Sight 26”h x 39”w, Overall 31”h x 44”w Dove Sight 30.5”h x 22.25”w Overall 35.5”h x 27”w Provenance: Property from the Contents of Ellistan, Somerset Hills, NJ Auk Sight 21 x 28 1/2 in. (53.3 x 72.4 cm.), Overall 35 x 42 in. (88.9 x 106.7 cm.) Born in Haiti in 1785, artist John James Audubon was raised in France, a place where his interest in nature began. Sent to America in 1803, his love of birds and his artistic talent coalesced. Known worldwide for his association with bird conservation, artist John James Audubon created lifelike drawings of birds using a true-to-life color palette. One of his favorite pastimes was hunting, but as a naturalist he was concerned with conservation, especially the increased destruction of bird habitats.Eventually, he created Birds of America, a book containing 435 of John James Audubon's paintings compiled into prints. The prints depicted each of North America's known bird varieties at the time. The value of John James Audubon prints extend beyond market price, and his paintings and drawings continue to set the standard for avian artwork. Whether you like furry or feathered wildlife, search other dazzling animal prints online at Invaluable. Condition: Condition reports are not provided in catalog descriptions. The absence of a condition report does not guarantee that the lot is in good condition or free from damage and wear. We encourage you to request a condition report and/or additional photos prior to bidding on any lot. We also recommend asking for a shipping quote before bidding. CASH, CASHIER CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE THE ONLY METHODS OF PAYMENT ACCEPTED FOR JEWELRY.