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Lot 5123: Alexander Wilson (American, 1766-1813)

Est: $1,500 USD - $2,000 USDSold:
BonhamsSan Francisco, CA, USFebruary 24, 2013

Item Overview

Description

A Group of Eight Plates, from American Ornithology, 1808-1829
Handcolored engravings on wove paper, some with touches of gum arabic, after drawings by Alexander Wilson, laid down to board, with margins, sheets toned, foxing and other minor defects, each framed. (8)
Titles include: Pl. 3, Gold winged Woodpecker; Pl. 9, Red-headed Woodpecker; Pl. 13, Tyrant Flycatcher; Pl. 23, Belted Kingfisher; Pl. 32, Snow Owl; Pl. 42, Red Owl; pl. 50, Great Horned Owl; Pl. 63, Roseate Spoonbill
each sheet approx. 14 1/2 x 11 1/2in

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Auction Details

Period Art & Design

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Bonhams
February 24, 2013, 12:00 PM PST

220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94103, US