How are Audubon prints made?

Audubon prints are made from copper plates using the “intaglio” process, which includes engraving, etching, aquatint and drypoint. Intaglio is a printmaking process where an image is etched onto the surface of a plate. Ink is applied and removed, leaving ink only in the grooves to create a stamp-like effect. Shop a selection of Audubon prints on 1stDibs.

How do you tell if an Audubon print is an original?

To tell if an Audubon print is an original, research the print using trusted online resources and print catalogues available in many libraries. Learn about the watermark, plate mark, sheet dimensions, paper type, plate marks and signatures found on authentic prints from the series. Then, use this information to evaluate your print. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer authenticate your print. Find a selection of John James Audubon prints on 1stDibs.

How can I tell if my Audubon print is real?

To check if you have a real Audubon print, use a magnifying glass to look at the print up close. If you see that the print is made up of tiny dots, your print is likely a reproduction. Shop a collection of expertly vetted John James Audubon prints from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

How do you tell if an Audubon print is valuable?

To tell if an Audubon print is valuable, you'll need to do some online research. The age, type, style, condition and size of the print series all impact its value. By looking at how much pieces with similar characteristics sold for in the past, you can estimate its value. However, having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer evaluate your piece can provide a more specific valuation. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of John James Audubon prints.

Audubon Print Fish

Fish Lithograph

Audubon Engraving

Chinese Blue And White Fish Plate

Audubon Hawk

Arader Gallery

Ornithological Watercolors

Audubon Birds Of America

Fish Engraving

Sandwich Tern (with Florida Cray Fish) (Florida Keys) /// Ornithology Audubon

By John James Audubon

Located in Saint Augustine, FL

Artist: John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851) Title: "Sandwich Tern (with Florida Cray Fish

1830s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Gold Leaf

John James Audubon
Sandwich Tern (with Florida Cray Fish) (Florida Keys) /// Ornithology Audubon, 1835

$7,500

H 31.5 in W 42.25 in

Recent Sales

Fish Hawk, or Osprey, Edition Pl. 81

By After John James Audubon

Located in Mount Vernon, NY

Audubon printed on 100% rag paper.

1990s Naturalistic Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

After John James Audubon
Fish Hawk, or Osprey, Edition Pl. 81, 1999

H 26.5 in W 39.25 in

Audubon Print of a Fish Hawk, Framed, 20thC

Located in Big Flats, NY

Audubon Print of a Fish Hawk, Framed, 20thC Measures - 37.5"H x 24.25"W x 1"D

20th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Audubon Print of a Fish Hawk, Framed, 20thC

H 37.5 in W 24.25 in D 1 in

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Audubon Print Fish For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are several options of audubon print fish available for sale. Finding the ideal contemporary or Surrealist examples of these works for your living room, whether you’re looking for small- or large-size pieces, is no easy task — start by shopping our selection today. There are many variations of these items available, from those made as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the audubon print fish on 1stDibs that include elements of gray, black, blue, purple and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Cheryl Medow, Lisa Houck, Mark Catesby, John James Audubon and Randal Ford are consistently popular. Each of these unique pieces was handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in archival pigment print, pigment print and linocut.

How Much are Audubon Print Fish?

Prices for pieces in our collection of audubon print fish start at $475 and top out at $9,000 with the average selling for $2,300.

Questions About Audubon Print Fish

How are Audubon prints made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Audubon prints are made from copper plates using the “intaglio” process, which includes engraving, etching, aquatint and drypoint. Intaglio is a printmaking process where an image is etched onto the surface of a plate. Ink is applied and removed, leaving ink only in the grooves to create a stamp-like effect. Shop a selection of Audubon prints on 1stDibs.
How do you tell if an Audubon print is an original?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024
To tell if an Audubon print is an original, research the print using trusted online resources and print catalogues available in many libraries. Learn about the watermark, plate mark, sheet dimensions, paper type, plate marks and signatures found on authentic prints from the series. Then, use this information to evaluate your print. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer authenticate your print. Find a selection of John James Audubon prints on 1stDibs.
How can I tell if my Audubon print is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To check if you have a real Audubon print, use a magnifying glass to look at the print up close. If you see that the print is made up of tiny dots, your print is likely a reproduction. Shop a collection of expertly vetted John James Audubon prints from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
How do you tell if an Audubon print is valuable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
To tell if an Audubon print is valuable, you'll need to do some online research. The age, type, style, condition and size of the print series all impact its value. By looking at how much pieces with similar characteristics sold for in the past, you can estimate its value. However, having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer evaluate your piece can provide a more specific valuation. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of John James Audubon prints.