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How much is an Audubon folio worth?
How much an Audubon folio is worth will depend on its age, historical significance, condition and other factors. In 2018, a double-elephant folio of The Birds of America fetched $9.65 million at auction in New York City. The folio was the first major work by the American ornithologist, naturalist and painter. During his lifetime, Audubon identified 25 new species of birds. If you own an Audubon folio, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer assess it for you to determine how much it may be worth. On 1stDibs, find a selection of John James Audubon art.
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Scolopaceous Courlan: An Original 19th C. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 19th century John James Audubon hand-colored lithograph entitled "Scolopaceous Courlan", No. 63, Plate 312 from Audubon's "Birds of America, lithographed, printed...
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Male Whooping Crane: An Original 19th C. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original John James Audubon hand-colored 1st octavo edition lithograph entitled "Whooping Crane, Male, adult", No. 63, Plate 313 from Audubon...
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Mid-19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Night Heron Birds: An Original 19th C. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original John James Audubon hand-colored lithograph entitled "Yellow Crowned Night Heron, 1. Adult Male Spring Plumage, 2. Young in October", No. 73, Plate 364 from Audubo...
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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

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Lithograph

American Crow 1858 Chromolithograph by J.J. Audubon Plate, Julius Bien Edition
By John James Audubon
Located in Paonia, CO
American Crow by J.J. Audubon from his Birds of America folio shows an adult male crow in a Black Walnut bush with a nest of a Ruby-Throated Hummingbird in a branch below the crow. This original chromolithograph plate no. 226 is in good condition with a repairable water mark in the image on the left side as can be seen in the photos. The ” Birds of America” by John James...
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1850s Naturalistic Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Brown Pelican /// John James Audubon New Orleans Ornithology Animal Bird Art
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851) Title: "Brown Pelican" (Plate 424, No. 85) Portfolio: The Birds of America, First Royal Octavo Edition Year: 1840-1844 Medium: Origin...
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1840s Victorian Animal Prints

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Watercolor, Lithograph

Bald Eagle Bird: A 1st Edition 19th C. Audubon Hand-colored Bird Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Alamo, CA
This is an original 1st edition John James Audubon hand-colored lithograph entitled "White-headed Sea Eagle or Bald Eagle", No. 3, Plate 14 from Audubon's "Birds of America, lithogra...
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Late 19th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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