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John L. Ridgeway
Imperial Woodpecker, aka Ivory Billed Woodpecker, Ornithology, Birdwatching

1898

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John Livzey Ridgeway (American, 1859-1947) Signed: J. L. Ridgway Imperial Woodpecker, aka Ivory Billed Woodpecker, c. 1898 Gifted to Doris Barroll Amos in 1938 Original Watercolor with Gouache on Board Site Size: 15 3/8" x 11 3/8" Board Size: 19 1/2" x 14 3/8" Housed in a 1 1/4" Period Carved Frame Overall Size: 23 1/2" x 18 7/8" This piece is in very good condition. Complete with AR / UV protective glass. Ready to be hung and enjoyed.

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