Description: This is a beautifully framed original Havell Audubon print #274, Willet from The Birds of America: From Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories, published by J.T. Bowen of Philadelphia. It was acquired by our client at a New York City Sothebey's auction in 1985. It was being auctioned by the City of New York who had acquired the print in 1850 from Victor Audubon. All documentation is included including Certificate of Provenance.It was framed by the purchaser in 1985 by The Old Print Shop in New York. At that time, framing was $649.50. 3 lined 100% rag stock mat and backing and 1-1/2" silver lacquer wood frame.Unlike some Havell prints, this print has not been cut to fit the frame. It is the original size. Overall size of frame is 42.5 x 28.5. Exposed portion of the print showing in the frame is 25.5 x 19.5.Sorry for the glare in the photos! I will try and get better pictures, but you can also find pictures of #274 to review subject matter. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY.Background:The Birds of America Havell edition Audubon prints were produced between 1827 and 1836 by London printmakers Robert Havell and Robert Havell Jr. The first ten plates were created by the Scottish engraver W. H. Lizars, but he was forced to relinquish the project after his colorists went on strike.The Havell edition prints, engraved with aquatint on 26 1/2″ x 39″ double-elephant folio-size sheets of Whatman paper, capture the tantalizing detail and life-like quality of Audubon’s birds. Audubon’s birds are rendered at life-size, making them some of the largest representations ever made.Audubon’s folio consisted of 435 prints, which London printmakers Robert Havell and Robert Havell Jr. issued to 186 subscribers at the costly sum of $1,000 each. This amount was equivalent to the cost of a substantial home at that time. Among the 186 complete sets produced, library and museum collections worldwide preserve more than 100 intact sets. Over the years, some of the folios have been disassembled to make the prints available for individual sale.
Price: 3500 USD
Location: Seattle, Washington
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Artist: John James Audubon
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1844
Size: Large
Signed: Yes
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Production Technique: Lithography
Region of Origin: London
Framing: Framed
Subject: Birds
Time Period Produced: 1850-1899
