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Variete du Perroquet a Tete Grise - Plate 118.
By Jacques Barraband
Located in London, GB
includes some of the most lively and colorful bird illustrations ever created. They capture not only the
The Family of Toucans: The Complete Plates by John Gould, Pub. by Taschen, 2011
By John Gould, TASCHEN
Located in Chicago, IL
Gould’s toucans, which are arguably the most striking and dramatic bird illustrations ever published
Category

2010s American Victorian Prints

Materials

Paper

Goodbye Little Yellow Bird
By Benjamin Stahl
Located in Fort Washington, PA
Goodbye Little Yellow Bird, Saturday Evening post illustration Painter, author, illustrator, and
Category

20th Century Other Art Style Paintings

Materials

Board, Oil

"Lady Amherst Pheasant (Thaumalea Amherstiae)" Naturalistic Bird Lithograph
By Joseph Wolf
Located in Houston, TX
ornithological artist to contribute illustrations to John Gould’s bird books. While growing up on a farm in
Category

1870s Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

François Nicolas Martinet Engravings of Birds, Histoire Naturelle Des Oiseaux
By François Nicolas Martinet
Located in Downingtown, PA
-1790?) engrved illustrations of birds for some of the most influential naturalists in 18th-century
Category

Antique 1770s French Georgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Red Phalarope /// Ornithology John James Audubon Bird Animal Landscape Havell
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
expansive studies to document all types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted
Category

1830s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Engraving, Aquatint, Intaglio

Yellow Shanks Snipe (South Carolina) /// Bird Ornithology John James Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
document all types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their
Category

1840s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

Antique Bird Print of a Handcolored Rooster by Buffon c.1780
Located in Langweer, NL
features. The hand-colored illustration brings the bird to life, showcasing its regal posture and
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Pelican Bird: A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving by Aldrovandi
By Ulisse Aldrovandi
Located in Alamo, CA
This very rare, first edition, folio hand-colored engraving of a Pelican bird is plate 48 from
Category

Early 17th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Engraving

Snow Bunting /// Ornithology John James Audubon Bird Animal Landscape Havell Art
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. His major work, a color-plate book entitled The
Category

1830s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Engraving, Aquatint, Watercolor, Intaglio, Rosewood

Red-backed Sandpiper /// Ornithology Bird John James Audubon Beach Ocean Shore
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. His major work, a color-plate book entitled The
Category

1840s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

Greenshank (View of St. Augustine Spanish Fort East Florida) /// Bird Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
studies to document all types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds
Category

1830s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Engraving, Aquatint, Intaglio

Pectoral Sandpiper /// Ornithology Bird John James Audubon Ocean Beach Shore Art
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. His major work, a color-plate book entitled The
Category

1840s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

Common American Gull - Ring-billed Gull /// Ornithology Bird Seascape Beach Sky
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
document all types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their
Category

1840s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

Majestic Raven on the Crest of a Wave - Vintage Giacomelli Ornithological Print
Located in Langweer, NL
for his detailed illustrations of birds. Giacomelli's work often reflects a deep observation of nature
Category

Antique 1890s Prints

Materials

Paper

Flamingo Print from Audubon s Birds of America C1838 in Round Frame, New
By John James Audubon
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
occurring North American bird species. He also painted other animals but it is his life-size illustrations
Category

2010s British American Colonial Prints

Materials

Glass, Paper, Wood

American White Pelican Print Audubon s Birds of America C1838 Round Frame, New
By John James Audubon
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
other animals but it is his life-size illustrations of birds that he is most famous for.
Category

2010s British American Colonial Prints

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Hand-Colored Antique Print of the Lotus Corniculatus or Birds-foot Trefoil, 1777
Located in Langweer, NL
The image is of Lotus corniculatus, commonly known as Birds-foot Trefoil. This illustration is
Category

Antique 1770s Prints

Materials

Paper

Birds of North America by First Edition by Spencer Baird, 2-Volume Set, 1860
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
(1840-1844) and later continued by John Cassin's Illustrations of the Birds of California, Texas [etc
Category

Antique 1860s American Books

Materials

Paper

A 16th/17th Century Hand-colored Engraving of a Blue Heron Bird by Aldrovandi
By Ulisse Aldrovandi
Located in Alamo, CA
This very rare, first edition, folio hand-colored engraving of a Blue Heron bird is plate 409 from
Category

Early 17th Century Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Engraving

Antique Japanese Porcelain Imari Plate
Located in Bochum, NRW
illustrations of flowers, birds, and butterflies framing a center medallion of flowers. Measure: Diameter 37 cm.
Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Mallards
By Frank Weston Benson
Located in Plano, TX
. Signed in pencil. This print is a perfect example of a typical depiction of Benson's illustrations of
Category

1920s Modern Animal Prints

Materials

Drypoint

Gooseander, Female
By John Selby Prideaux
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
life-sized illustrations of British birds. He also wrote Illustrations of Ornithology with William
Category

1830s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Copper

Townsend s Ptilogonys (Female)
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
to document all types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in
Category

1850s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Barn or Chimney Swallow
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
document all types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their
Category

1840s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Le Contis Sharp-Tailed Bunting
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. His major work, a
Category

1850s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

1950s French Vintage Ceramic Vase by Jacques Blin Mid-Century
By Jacques Blin
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
-abstract, mystical illustrations of birds, animals and scenes of daily life, among others. The curves and
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Carolina Parrot by John J . Audubon Chromolith J. Bien, NY Circa 1860 Plate 278
By John James Audubon
Located in Charleston, SC
American birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. The
Category

Antique 1860s American American Empire Prints

Materials

Gold Leaf

Common Buzzard
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. His major work, a color-plate book entitled The
Category

1840s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

Swainson s Swamp Warbler (Orange Colored Azalea)
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural
Category

1840s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

Long-tailed Duck
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
his expansive studies to document all types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations that
Category

1840s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

Iceland or Gyr Falcon
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. His major work, a color-plate book entitled The
Category

1840s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

Jacques Blin French Art Pottery 1960s Table Lamp
By Jacques Blin
Located in New York, NY
. Signed. The bottled green/blue ceramic vase with mythical/Dinosaur bird creatures. Jacques Blin at his
Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic

American Red Fox
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
studies to document all types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds
Category

1850s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

Common Mouse
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. His major work, a color-plate book entitled The
Category

1850s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

Majestic Owls and Raptors: Exquisite Hand-Colored Engraving from Bertuch, 1805
Located in Langweer, NL
nocturnal and diurnal birds of prey, the illustration offers a fascinating glimpse into their diverse
Category

Antique Early 1800s Prints

Materials

Paper

Elegant Ducks of America: Hand-Colored Engravings Published in circa 1770
Located in Langweer, NL
illustration captures the bird’s natural beauty, from the fine feather details to its characteristic colorful
Category

Antique 1770s Prints

Materials

Paper

Snow Bunting
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
American birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. His
Category

1830s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Aquatint, Engraving

Grey Fox /// Natural History Animal Nature John James Audubon Antique Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
American birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. His
Category

1850s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

Arctic Fox /// Natural History Animal John James Audubon Watercolor Lithograph
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
document all types of American birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their
Category

1840s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

RONSON USA 1935 Machine Age Brown Lacquer Desk Double Box With Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
: Wick Lighters 1913-1966 Bird Dog Books, California. 1992. Illustration 188, page 188 for this model
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel

RONSON 1935 Machine Age Brown Lacquer Desk Double Box Touch Tip Lighter
By Ronson Art Metal Works, Louis Vincent Aronson
Located in Miami, FL
, the World's Greatest Lighter : Wick Lighters 1913-1966 Bird Dog Books, California. 1992. Illustration
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel

RONSON 1938 Art Deco Machine Age Lacquered Deluxe Classic Touch Tip Lighter
By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works
Located in Miami, FL
1913-1966 Bird Dog Books, California. 1992. Illustration-208, page 208 for this model illustrated Note
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel

Goshawk / Stanley Hawk [Plate 141]
By John James Audubon
Located in New York, NY
. Publication of the four-volume The Birds of America, the grandest and most sumptuous colorplate portfolio ever
Category

19th Century American Realist Animal Prints

Materials

Aquatint, Etching

Framed Bird Illustration by Marianne Stikas
By Marianne Stikas
Located in Stamford, CT
Framed bird illustration by Marianne Stikas based on the series "Portrait of a Gentleman." Please
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Art

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Architectural Dome Painted Bird Cage, Victorian Style
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
case, to show taxidermy; an egg, feather or shell collection; a bird illustration; or to hold miniature
Category

Mid-20th Century European Victorian Bird Cages

Materials

Wire

Chinese Painted Cachepot
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of four circa early 20th century blue and white painted cachepots with flower and peacock bird
Category

Early 20th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Ink + Charcoal Magpie Bird Scientific Illustration Art
Located in St. Louis, MO
Impressive Ink, charcoal and acrylic on craft paper titled "Begging Magpie" Signed lower right, MWheelock, 2009 72" x 68" Maggie Wheelock resides in St. Louis, Missouri. Her...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Paintings

Materials

Ink, Charcoal

Mechanical Bird and Nude
By Mahlon Blaine
Located in Minneapolis, MN
. Christopher Hudson created a series of illustrations which were intended to become murals for the studio or
Category

1930s Art Deco Figurative Paintings

Materials

Gouache, Illustration Board

Vintage Print, Fish, From "A Natural History of Uncommon Birds..."
By George Edwards
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
Birds, and of some other Rare and Undescribed Animals, Quadrapeds, Reptiles, Fishes, Insects, etc
Category

Mid-18th Century Animal Prints

Materials

Etching

Vintage Print, Brasiliean Fishes from "A Natural History of Uncommon Birds..."
By George Edwards
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
popularizing the art of bird and animal illustration. Plate inscription: Brasilean fishes etched from nature
Category

Mid-18th Century Animal Prints

Materials

Etching

Group of 13 Lithograph/Woodblocks of British Birds’ Eggs, circa 1842-1856
By Henry Leonard Meyer 1
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
publications, the “Coloured Illustrations of British Birds and Their Eggs" and "A Natural History of the Nests
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Prints

Materials

Paper

Group of Eight Mid-19th Century Hand-Colored Engravings of British Birds
By Henry Leonard Meyer 1
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
, being original illustrations published in 1857 in Henry Leonard Meyer's ‘Illustrations of British Birds
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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Prints

Materials

Parchment Paper

19th Century Imari Charger
By Imari Porcelain
Located in Stamford, CT
illustrations of flowers, birds, and butterflies framing a center medallion of flowers. Please note of wear
Category

Antique 19th Century Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Grouse "Lagopus Scoticus"
Located in Florham Park, NJ
dimmed. The illustrations to Birds of Great Britain are considered Gould's high water mark in publishing
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Antique 19th Century British Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Quail "Cuccabis Rubin"
Located in Florham Park, NJ
dimmed. The illustrations to Birds of Great Britain are considered Gould's high water mark in publishing
Category

Antique 19th Century British Prints

Vintage Print, Fish, "Gleanings of Natural History..."
By George Edwards
Located in Mount Vernon, NY
popularizing the art of bird and animal illustration. Plate inscription: Pisciculus Cornutus; Porcellus; Geo
Category

Mid-18th Century Animal Prints

Materials

Etching

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Find a variety of bird illustrations available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique bird illustrations was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, paper and wood. Bird illustrations have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Bird illustrations are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern style is often sought at 1stDibs. Many bird illustrations are appealing in their simplicity, but Marianne Stikas and Robert Blanchard produced popular bird illustrations that are worth a look.

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