$500
John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851), "Rusty Grakle", plate No. 7-4, 222, from "The Birds of America", chromolithograph printed by Julius Bien (American,1826-1909) , New York, 1860. Ornithological chromolithograph print on paper depicting four rusty grackle or blackbirds (a male, a female and two young birds) perched in olive branches with scattered clusters of fruit. Upper left with "No. 7-4.", upper right with "PLATE 222", lower left with "Drawn from Nature by J.J. Audubon, F,R,S. F,L,S.", lower center with "Rusty Grakle QUISCALUS FERRUGINEUS. Bonap, Male 1. Female 2. Young. 3 Black Haw", lower right "Chromolithy by J. Bien, New York 1860". Framed approximately 46.5" x 36.75". Sight size approximately 34" x 23.75".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2015-08-09
