John Woodhouse Audubon (American, 1812 - 1862) "Felis Concolor, Linn. (The Cougar. Male)" - Plate 96 Hand-colored lithograph, from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Bowen edition. Sheet Size: 21.5 x 27.5 in. Overall Framed Size: 31.5 x 36.5 in. Framed behind glass.
John Woodhouse Audubon (American, 1812 - 1862) "The Cougar (Female & Young)", - Plate 97 Hand-colored lithograph, from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Bowen edition, Sheet Size: 21.5 x 27.5 in. Overall Framed Size: 31.5 x 36.5 in. Framed behind glass.
John Woodhouse Audubon (American, 1812-1862), "Dusky Squirrel", Plate 117, hand-colored lithograph, from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Bowen edition, sheet 27 1/4 in. x 21 1/8 in., framed, overall 35 1/2 in. x 29 1/2 in. x 1 1/8 in.
John Woodhouse Audubon (American, 1812-1862), "The Cougar (Female & Young)", Plate 97, hand-colored lithograph, from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Bowen edition, sheet 21 1/2 in. x 27 1/2 in., framed, overall 29 1/2 in. x 35 1/4 in. x 1 in.
(New York, 1812-1862) California Hare, Plate CXII from large folio The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, J.T. Bowen 1847, hand colored lithograph, sheet 21-1/4 x 27-1/4 in.; wood frame, Provenance: Estate of Steven Murphy, Fort Collins, Colorado
Title: Say's Marmot Squirrel (Plate CXIV) Dimensions: 20 5/8 x 26 1/2 Framed Dimensions: 24 7/8 x 30 3/4 x 5/8 Signature: Drawn from nature by John W. Audubon. Printed and colored by J.T. Bowen, Philadelphia
Title: Dusky Squirrel (Plate CXVII) Dimensions: 26 1/8 x 20 5/8 Framed Dimensions: 30 7/8 x 24 3/4 x 5/8 Signature: Drawn from nature by John W. Audubon. Printed and colored by J.T. Bowen, Philadelphia
Title: Collies Squirrel (Plate CIV) Dimensions: 26 1/2 x 20 1/2 Framed Dimensions: 30 3/4 x 24 3/4 x 5/8 Signature: Drawn from nature by John W. Audubon. Printed and colored by J.T. Bowen, Philadelphia
Title: Long-Tailed Deer (Plate CXVIII) Dimensions: 20 5/8 x 26 1/2 Framed Dimensions: 24 3/4 x 30 3/4 x 5/8 Signature: Drawn from nature by John W. Audubon. Printed and colored by J.T. Bowen, Philadelphia
Title: Caribou or American Rein-Deer (Plate CXXVI) Dimensions: 20 5/8 x 26 1/2 Framed Dimensions: 24 7/8 x 30 3/4 x 5/8 Signature: Drawn from nature by John W. Audubon. Printed and colored by J.T. Bowen, Philadelphia
AUDUBON, John Woodhouse (1812-1862). Tawny Weasel [Putorius Fuscus]. Oil on canvas. New York, c. 1845-48. 22" x 28" canvas, 29" x 35" framed. Corresponds to plate CXLVIII in the The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. John Woodhouse Audubon, the son of renowned ornithologist and wildlife artist John James Audubon, devoted his entire career to continuing and supporting the work of his father. He assisted in the completion of original works as well as the execution and distribution of lithographs. After the completion of the Double Elephant Bird Portfolio, John James and John Woodhouse embarked on a similar venture, The Quadrupeds of North America, which set out to document America's mammalian inhabitants. By the late 1830s, John James Audubon showed signs of mental illness and could no longer continue painting with much accuracy. John Woodhouse continued the series, eventually completing at least half of the work. Because of the difficulty of safely studying wild animals, both Audubons often sketched caged or dead animals, causing some of their renderings to appear primitive and sinister. Artists also used explorers' written accounts of their wildlife experiences and observations on the frontier to aid in the completion of the wildlife paintings. Although John Woodhouse Audubon's artistic career has been overshadowed by his father's success, his contribution to early wildlife documentation is significant. Audubon's work is recognized in many private collections and museums, including the National Gallery of Art, the National Portrait Gallery, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum of Art, the Mill Grove Audubon Wildlife Sanctuary, and the National Museum of Wildlife Art.
AUDUBON, John Woodhouse (American, 1812-1862). Red Texan Wolf. Oil on canvas. Circa 1845 for plate LXXXII in the Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. 25" x 30" canvas, 30" x 35" framed. Provenance: Chase Bank of Texas, Houston, Texas. Audubon's most important original oil painting relating to his time in Texas that has ever come on the market. Illustrated: Sarah E. Boehme. John James Audubon in the West: The Last Expedition Mammals of North America. New York: Harry Abrams, 2000, p. 66. A unique oil painting of the Red Texan Wolf was painted by John James Audubon's son John Woodhouse Audubon for the Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. Father and son visited Galveston and Houston in the Republic of Texas in 1837. They again visited Texas from 1845 to 1846, where Sam Houston hosted them. During both trips, John Woodhouse Audubon studied Texan Animals, and this magnificent oil painting is the result. This is Audubon's most important original oil painting relating to his time in Texas that has ever come on the market. This engaging composition was the basis for plate LXXXII, "Red Texan Wolf" (example illustrated below.) The corresponding text for this plate provides a lot of detail related to the habits of this southwestern mammal. First, Audubon explains the nuances of the composition. Writing, "We have represented a fine specimen of this Wolf, on a sand-bar, snuffing at the bone of a buffalo, which, alas! is the only fragment of "animal matter" he has in prospect for breakfast." The location on sandbar indicates the a location near a body of water. Further, the text for this plate includes an extract from the journal kept by J. W. Audubon while in Texas. It gives us a glimpse of an adventure with a hungry wolf, relayed by Texan Ranger named Powell [possibly Capt. J. S. Powell]: "Like all travellers, the ranger rides over the wide prairie in long silences of either deep thought or listless musings, I have never been able to decide which; hut when, riding by the side of Walker or Hays [presumably this is referring to Capt. John Coffee "Jack" Hays, arguably the most famous Texas Ranger], who would like to say that a vacant mind was ever in the broad brow or behind the sparkling eye either of him with the gray, or of him with the brown 1 but at times when watching closely I have thought I could trace in the varying expression, castle after castle mounting higher and higher, till a creek "to water at," or a deer which had been sound asleep and to windward of us, started some 30 or 40 yards off our path to wake up the dreamers of our party. No one is certain that his queries will be welcome to the backwoodsman on a march through a strange country, any more than would be those of a passenger, put to the captain of a vessel as he leans over the weather-rail looking what the wind will be, or thinking of the disagreeable bustle he will have, when he gets into port, compared to his lazy luxury on shipboard: but as I rode by the side of Powell we started no deer, nor came to a "water hole," but a Red Wolf jumped up some two or three hundred yards from us, and took to the lazy gallop so common to this species; "Run you ," cried Powell, and he sent a yell after him that would have done credit to red or white man for its shrill and startling effect, the Wolf's tail dropped lower than usual, and now it would have taken a racer to have overtaken him in a mile; a laugh from Powell, and another yell, which as the sound reached the Wolf made him jump again, and Powell turned to me with a chuckle, and said, "I had the nicest trick played me by one of those rascals you ever heard of." The simple, how was it, or let's have it, was all that he wanted, and he began at the beginning. I was out on a survey about 15 miles west of Austin, in a range that we didn't care about shooting in any more than we could help, for the Camanches were all over the country; and having killed a deer in the morning, I took the ribs off one side and wrapping them in a piece of the skin, tied it to my saddle and carried it all day, so as to have a supper at night without hunting for it; it was a dark, dismal day, and I was cold and hungry when I got to where I was to camp to wait for the rest of the party to come up next day; I made my fire, untied my precious parcel, for it was now dark, with two sticks put up my ribs to roast, and walked off to rub down and secure my horse, while they were cooking; but in the midst of my arrangements I heard a stick crack, and as that in an Indian country means something, I turned and saw, to my amazement, for I thought no animal would go near the fire, a large Red Wolf actually stealing "my ribs" as they roasted; instinct made me draw a pistol and let drive at him; the smoke came in my face and I saw nothing but that my whole supper was gone. So not in the most philosophical manner 1 lay down, supperless, on my blanket; at daylight I was up to look out for breakfast, and to my surprise, my half-cooked ribs lay within twenty feet of the fire, and the Wolf about twenty yards off, dead; my ball having been as well aimed as if in broad daylight." Ben Love, Chairman of Texas Commerce Bank, purchased this painting 40 years ago. Mr. Love eventually sold his bank in December of 1986 to Chemical Bank, which became part of JP Morgan Chase. If the bank had stayed independent, this incredible masterpiece of Texana never would have been sold. Now, 40 years later, it is available. Condition report: In overall very fine condition. Examined under UV light: Minor aged varnish and light scattered inpainting in the sky region, particularly the top corners. The wolf appears untouched. Canvas relined but appears to retain its original stretcher.
John Woodhouse Audubon (American, 1812-1862), "Grizzly Bear", Plate CXXXI, hand-colored lithograph, from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Bowen edition, sheet 21 1/4 in. x 27 1/4 in., unframed.
John Woodhouse Audubon (American, 1812-1862), "Rocky Mountain Goat", Plate CXXVIII, hand-colored lithograph, from Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Bowen edition, sheet 21 in. x 27 5/8 in., unframed.
JOHN WOODHOUSE AUDUBON (American 1812-1862) A PRINT, "The Cougar," 1846, lithograph with hand-coloring, from The VivIparous Quadrupeds of North America, Bowen edition, reverse Arader Gallery label; 20 1/2" x 26", framed 31 1/2" x 37".
Audubon, John Woodhouse (1812-1862), Townsend's Shrew Mole, plate CXLV from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, lithograph printed in colors and heightened with touches of gum Arabic, by J.T. Bowen, Philadelphia, 1848, folio, full sheet, sight size 20 by 26 1/4 in
POSSIBLY JOHN WOODHOUSE AUDUBON after PAULUS MOREELSE AMERICAN, 1812-1862 A SHEPHERD WITH A PIPE Oil on canvas After the painting by Paulus Moreelse in the National Galleries of Scotland (NG 52); purportedly a copy by John Woodhouse Audubon (1812-1862) done in 1835. John Woodhouse Audubon was the second son of John James Audubon. Between 1834 and 1835 he was in England painting portraits and assisting his father on the publication of "Birds of America".
American, son of J. J. Audubon) framed colored lithograph, titled Ovibos moschatus, Musk Ox Males. Printed and colored by J. T. Bowen, Philadelphia, 1847. Plate #111, no. 23. Sight size 21 1/2" x 27 1/2", overall with 19th c. wooden frame 25" x 31". Does not appear to have ever been removed from frame. Shows foxing in the sky and borders, as well as light tan lines.
John Woodhouse Audubon (American, 1812-1862) , "American Black Bear", Plate CXLI, hand-colored lithograph, from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, sheet 21 1/4 in. x 27 1/4 in., unframed.
John Woodhouse Audubon (American, 1812-1862) , "Grizzly Bear", Plate CXXXI, hand-colored lithograph, from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Bowen edition, sheet 21 1/4 in. x 27 1/4 in., unframed.
John Woodhouse Audubon (American, 1812-1862) , "American Black or Silver Fox", Plate CXVI, hand-colored lithograph, from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Bowen edition, sheet 21 in. x 27 in., unframed.
John Woodhouse Audubon (American, 1812-1862) , "Polar Bear", Plate XCI, hand-colored lithograph, from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Bowen edition, sheet 21 1/4 in. x 27 1/2 in., unframed.
John Woodhouse Audubon (American, 1812-1862) , "Rocky Mountain Goat", Plate CXXVIII, hand-colored lithograph, from Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Bowen edition, sheet 21 in. x 27 5/8 in., unframed.
POSSIBLY JOHN WOODHOUSE AUDUBON after PAULUS MOREELSE AMERICAN, 1812-1862 A SHEPHERD WITH A PIPE Oil on canvas After the painting by Paulus Moreelse in the National Galleries of Scotland (NG 52); purportedly a copy by John Woodhouse Audubon (1812-1862) done in 1835. John Woodhouse Audubon was the second son of John James Audubon. Between 1834 and 1835 he was in England painting portraits and assisting his father on the publication of "Birds of America".
(New York/California, 1812-1862) Original hand colored J.T. Bowen edition of Esquimaux Dog/Indian Dog plate # CXIII. The piece has excellent colors throughout. Some slight foxing at center and lower segment. The work is not laid down. The piece has been nicely framed. Sight size: H19 1/2" W24 1/2" (without frame and mat) Sold from the collection of a South Carolina gentleman.
(New York/California, 1812-1862) Original hand colored J.T. Bowen edition of Townsend's Rocky Mountain Hare - Lifesize Plate # III. Very nice colors throughout. Some slight foxing consistent with age. The piece has not been laid down. Framed nicely. Sight size: H19" W25" (without frame and mat) Sold from the collection of a South Carolina gentleman.
(New York/California, 1812-1862) Original hand colored J.T. Bowen edition of Mink male and female Plate #XXXIII. The work having excellent colors throughout. Some very slight foxing but minimal. The piece is not laid down. Sight size: H20" W25 1/4" (without frame and mat) Sold from the collection of a South Carolina gentleman.
(New York/California, 1812-1862) Original hand colored J.T. Bowen edition of Collies Squirrel Plate #CIV. Well colored throughout, having nice details. The work has not been laid down. Some slight foxing consistent with age. Sight size: H25 1/2" W19" (without frame and mat) Sold from the collection of a South Carolina gentleman.
(New York/California, 1812-1862) Original hand colored J.T. Bowen edition of Hoary Marmot - The Whistler. Plate # CIII. Very nice colors throughout. some slight foxing consistent with age. The work is not laid down. Nice overall condition framed nicely as well. Sight size: H19 1/2" W25 1/2" (without frame and mat) Sold from the collection of a South Carolina gentleman.
(New York/California, 1812-1862) Original hand colored J.T. Bowen edition of Northern Hare. Summer. Plate #XI. Very nice bold colors throughout. The work has some slight foxing. Upper middle center having an old tear approx 3" long into the upper center. Otherwise nice overall condition. The piece is nicely framed and not laid down. Sight size: H19" W25 1/4" (without mat and frame) Sold from the collection of a South Carolina gentleman.
(New York/California, 1812-1862) Original hand colored J.T. Bowen edition of Say's Marmot Squirrel Plate # CXIV. Very nicely hand colored throughout. The piece has not been laid down or backed. Framed nicely. Some slight foxing at middle and lower center. Sight size: H20 1/2" W26 1/2" (without frame and mat ) Sold from the collection of a South Carolina gentleman.
(New York/California, 1812-1862) Original hand colored J.T. Bowen edition of Nuttalls Hare - Male. Plate # XCIV. Very nicely colored example having excellent details and a long view up a mountain range. The piece has not been laid down. Framed nicely. Sight size: H18 3/8" W24 1/2" (without frame) Sold from the collection of a South Carolina gentleman.
JOHN WOODHOUSE AUDUBON New York/California, 1812-1862 "Sciurus Colliaei, Collies Squirrel". Number 21, plate CIV from the imperial edition of Vivaparous Quadrupeds of North America with John Bachman. Publisher J.T. Bowen, Philadelphia.
JOHN WOODHOUSE AUDUBON (American 1812-1862) A LITHOGRAPH, "BASSARIS ASUTA. LICHT. RING-TAILED BASSARIS. Natural Size. Male.," PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1846, hand-colored lithograph on paper, "Drawn on Stone by J.W. Audubon.," and "Lithd. Printed & Cold. by J.T. Bowen, Philada. 1846." 28" x 21 7/8" Note: The present work published by J.J. Audubon's son after the works and in conjunction with his aging father, America's favorite ornithologist John James Audubon (1785-1851). A sheet from his father's last monumental work, The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, printed from 1845-1848. The significance of these particular prints is that they are evidence of the time father and son spent collaborating, which is sincerely touching. Prints bearing John Woodhouse Audubon's name signals the moment the master passed the torch to his son. Provenance: Private Document Collection, Rochester, New York.
AUDUBON, JOHN WOODHOUSE (1812-1862). California Gray Squirrel. Oil on canvas, 13 3/4x22 1/4 inches; relined mid-20th century, varnish very slightly darkened, minor inpainting mostly keeping to the edges and small areas of sky; burled maple frame. Provenance: by direct descent through the artist's family. New York, circa 1853
J.J. Audubon (1785-1851)-The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. Hand Colored Lithograph. Published New York (1849-51-54). First Royal Octavo Edition. This is from the third volume of the series. J.J. Audubon had died in 1851 and his son John Woodhouse Audubon completed the edition in 1854. This is from that third volume.
J.J. Audubon (1785-1851)-The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. Hand Colored Lithograph. Published New York (1849-51-54). First Royal Octavo Edition. This is from the third volume of the series. J.J. Audubon had died in 1851 and his son John Woodhouse Audubon completed the edition in 1854. This is from that third volume.
Framed offset lithograph print on paper, "Lepus Texlanus (Texian Hare)," late 20th c., after the original by John Woodhouse Audubon (American, 1812-1862) for "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America," sight: approx 19.25"h, 27.75"w, overall: approx 32.5"h, 42.5"w, 16lbs Start Price: $100.00
JOHN WOODHOUSE AUDUBON (American 1812-1862) A LITHOGRAPH, "Bassaris Astuta. Licht. (Ring-tailed Bassaris. Natural Size. Male)," PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1846, hand colored lithograph on paper, "Drawn from Nature by J.W. Audubon.," lithographed, printed and colored by J.T. Bowen (English/American 1801-1856), Plate XCVIII, No. 20. 26" x 20" Note: The present work published after the works and in conjunction with his aging father, America's favorite ornithologist John James Audubon (1785-1851). A sheet from his father's last monumental work, The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, printed from 1845-1848. The significance of these particular prints is that these are evidence of the time father and son spent collaborating, which is sincerely touching. Prints bearing John Woodhouse Audubon's name signals the moment the master passed the torch to his son. Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas
JOHN WOODHOUSE AUDUBON (American 1812-1862) A LITHOGRAPH, "Black Footed Ferret (Putorius Negripes, Aud. & Bach., Natural Size.) ," PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1846, hand colored lithograph on paper, plate XCIII, no. 19, in margin "Drawn from Nature by J.W. Audubon.," "Lithograph, Printed and Colored by J.T. Bowen, Philadelphia, 1846." 19 1/2" x 25 3/4" Note: From The Viviparous Quadrupeds Of North America. Provenance: Property from a Prominent River Oaks Estate Collection, Houston, Texas Property from a Prominent River Oaks Estate Collection, Houston, Texas
JOHN WOODHOUSE AUDUBON (American 1812-1862) A LITHOGRAPH, "Felis Concolor, Linn. (The Cougar. Male)," PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1846, hand colored lithograph on paper, "Drawn from Nature by J.W. Audubon.," lithographed, printed and colored by J.T. Bowen (English/American 1801-1856), Plate XCVI, No. 20. 20" x 26" Note: The present work published after the works and in conjunction with his aging father, America's favorite ornithologist John James Audubon (1785-1851). A sheet from his father's last monumental work, The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, printed from 1845-1848. The significance of these particular prints is that these are evidence of the time father and son spent collaborating, which is sincerely touching. Prints bearing John Woodhouse Audubon's name signals the moment the master passed the torch to his son. Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas
JOHN WOODHOUSE AUDUBON (American 1812-1862) A LITHOGRAPH, "Enhydra Marina, Erxleben.(Sea Otter. Young Male.)," PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1848, hand colored lithograph on paper, "Drawn from Nature by J.W. Audubon," lithographed printed and colored by J.T. Bowen(English/American 1801-1856), Plate CXXXVII, No. 28. 19 1/2" x 26" Note: The present work published after the works and in conjunction with his father, America's favorite ornithologist John James Audubon (1785-1851). A sheet from his father's last monumental work, The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, printed from 1845-1848. Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas
JOHN WOODHOUSE AUDUBON (American 1812-1862) A LITHOGRAPH, "Lepus Texianus. Aud. & Bach (Texian Hare. Male. Natural Size.)," PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1848, hand colored lithograph on paper, "Drawn from Nature by J.W. Audubon.," lithographed, printed and colored by J.T. Bowen (English/American 1801-1856), Plate CXXXIII, No.27. 20" x 26" Note: The present work published after the works and in conjunction with his aging father, America's favorite ornithologist John James Audubon (1785-1851). A sheet from his father's last monumental work, The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, printed from 1845-1848. The significance of these particular prints is that these are evidence of the time father and son spent collaborating, which is sincerely touching. Prints bearing John Woodhouse Audubon's name signals the moment the master passed the torch to his son. Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas
JOHN WOODHOUSE AUDUBON (American 1812-1862) A HAND COLORED LITHOGRAPH, "Felis Pardalis, Linn.(Ocelot or Leopard Cat.) Male.," PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1846, hand colored lithograph on paper, "Drawn from Nature by J.W. Audubon.," lithographed, printed and colored by J.T. Bowen (English/American 1801-1856), Plate LXXXVI, No. 18. 20" x 26" Note: The present work published after the works and in conjunction with his aging father, America's favorite ornithologist John James Audubon (1785-1851). A sheet from his father's last monumental work, The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, printed from 1845-1848. The significance of these particular prints is that these are evidence of the time father and son spent collaborating, which is sincerely touching. Prints bearing John Woodhouse Audubon's name signals the moment the master passed the torch to his son. Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas
JOHN WOODHOUSE AUDUBON (American 1812-1862) A LITHOGRAPH, "Felis Concolor. Linn. (The Cougar. Female & Young.)," PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1846, hand colored lithograph on paper, "Drawn from Nature by J.W. Audubon.," lithographed, printed and colored by J.T. Bowen (English/American 1801-1856), Plate XCVII, No. 20. 20" x 26" Note: The present work published after the works and in conjunction with his aging father, America's favorite ornithologist John James Audubon (1785-1851). A sheet from his father's last monumental work, The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, printed from 1845-1848. The significance of these particular prints is that these are evidence of the time father and son spent collaborating, which is sincerely touching. Prints bearing John Woodhouse Audubon's name signals the moment the master passed the torch to his son. Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas
JOHN WOODHOUSE AUDUBON (American 1812-1862) A LITHOGRAPH, "Dasypus Peba. Desm. (Nine Banded Armadillo. Male. Natural Size.)," PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1848, hand colored lithograph on paper, "Drawn from Nature by J.W. Audubon.," lithographed, printed and colored by J.T. Bowen (English/American 1801-1856), Plate CXLVI, No. 30. 20" x 26" Note: The present work published after the works and in conjunction with his aging father, America's favorite ornithologist John James Audubon (1785-1851). A sheet from his father's last monumental work, The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, printed from 1845-1848. The significance of these particular prints is that these are evidence of the time father and son spent collaborating, which is sincerely touching. Prints bearing John Woodhouse Audubon's name signals the moment the master passed the torch to his son. Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas. Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas