Bidspirit auction | Audubon - 7 Shore or

Audubon - 7 Shore or Water Bird Lithographs - Included in this lot: American Oyster-Catcher. 324 Least Water-Rail. 308 Purple Gallinule. 303 Bachman's Oyster-catcher. 325 Sora Rail. 306 Yellow-breasted Rail. 307 Hudsonian Curlew. 356 Description of the work: This hand-colored lithograph comes from John James Audubon's first octavo edition of Birds of America published from 1840 to 1844. The work was completed under the direct supervision of J. J. Audubon. The lithography and hand-coloring was completed by J. T. Bowen. Prints from Birds of America are amongst the most sought after and collectible of hand-colored American prints. The first edition was the only one to be completed using strictly hand-coloring. John James Audubon (1785-1851) is perhaps the most famous of early American naturalists. Birds of America is one of the best examples of hand-colored work in America and is highly collectible. Paper Size: ~ 6 1/2” by 10” Paper Type or Special Features: Originally Hand-colored Lithograph