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Stunning Birds of Paradise from Seligmann's Rare Birds Collection (1770-1773)
Stunning Birds of Paradise from Seligmann's Rare Birds Collection (1770-1773)

Stunning Birds of Paradise from Seligmann's Rare Birds Collection (1770-1773)

Located in Langweer, NL

. George Edwards (1694-1773): These particular bird illustrations are after the works of George Edwards

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Antique 1770s Prints

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Paper

Serene Observer: Vintage Bird Print of The Common Goldeneye by Magnus von Wright
Serene Observer: Vintage Bird Print of The Common Goldeneye by Magnus von Wright

Serene Observer: Vintage Bird Print of The Common Goldeneye by Magnus von Wright

Located in Langweer, NL

bird illustrations, he was also known for his landscapes. The print presents a male Common Goldeneye

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20th Century Swedish Prints

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Paper

Ducks in Breeding Plumage – Antique 19th Century Chromolithograph Print
Ducks in Breeding Plumage – Antique 19th Century Chromolithograph Print

Ducks in Breeding Plumage – Antique 19th Century Chromolithograph Print

Located in Langweer, NL

, and antique bird illustrations. Condition: Good condition with strong original coloring and wide

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Antique Late 19th Century Prints

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Paper

Antique Wild Duck Print Mallard Ducks Wetland Scene Chromolithograph c.1895
Antique Wild Duck Print Mallard Ducks Wetland Scene Chromolithograph c.1895

Antique Wild Duck Print Mallard Ducks Wetland Scene Chromolithograph c.1895

Located in Langweer, NL

duck print, 19th century chromolithograph, antique bird illustration, wetland birds print, vintage

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Antique Late 19th Century British Prints

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Paper

Antique Hand-Colored Pigeon Engraving, Copperplate, Circa 1770
Antique Hand-Colored Pigeon Engraving, Copperplate, Circa 1770

Antique Hand-Colored Pigeon Engraving, Copperplate, Circa 1770

Located in Langweer, NL

artistic composition. Unlike many earlier bird illustrations, Edwards’ birds are shown with careful

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Antique 1770s English Prints

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Paper

Illustration of Noble Pheasants (Edelfasanen)" by August Specht, 1870
Illustration of Noble Pheasants (Edelfasanen)" by August Specht, 1870

Illustration of Noble Pheasants (Edelfasanen)" by August Specht, 1870

$114Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.39 in W 9.85 in D 0.01 in

Illustration of Noble Pheasants (Edelfasanen)" by August Specht, 1870

Located in Langweer, NL

of the Time). The specific illustration seems to depict two birds identified as "Edelfafanen" or

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Antique 1870s Prints

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Paper

Antique Bird Prints Set Crane & Heron Tropical Birds Chromolithographs c.1895
Antique Bird Prints Set Crane & Heron Tropical Birds Chromolithographs c.1895

Antique Bird Prints Set Crane & Heron Tropical Birds Chromolithographs c.1895

Located in Langweer, NL

illustration antique, coastal bird decor, botanical and bird prints Note: These prints are original antique

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Antique Late 19th Century British Prints

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Paper

Ornithological Illustration of the Adult Corbin Barbet (Barbu corbin), 1838
Ornithological Illustration of the Adult Corbin Barbet (Barbu corbin), 1838

Ornithological Illustration of the Adult Corbin Barbet (Barbu corbin), 1838

$514Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 0.01 in

Ornithological Illustration of the Adult Corbin Barbet (Barbu corbin), 1838

Located in Langweer, NL

This illustration features a bird labeled "Barbu corbin, adulte," which translates to "Adult Corbin

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Antique 1830s Prints

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Paper

Antique Scandinavian Swan Lithograph, Cygnus Cygnus – Svenska Fåglar 1929
Antique Scandinavian Swan Lithograph, Cygnus Cygnus – Svenska Fåglar 1929

Antique Scandinavian Swan Lithograph, Cygnus Cygnus – Svenska Fåglar 1929

Located in Langweer, NL

, cygnus cygnus, whooper swan illustration, Scandinavian bird illustration, Swedish natural history print

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Prints

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Paper

Rare Ornithological Illustration of the Male Dwarf Pigeon (Colombe naine), 1838
Rare Ornithological Illustration of the Male Dwarf Pigeon (Colombe naine), 1838

Rare Ornithological Illustration of the Male Dwarf Pigeon (Colombe naine), 1838

$514Sale Price|20% Off

H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 0.01 in

Rare Ornithological Illustration of the Male Dwarf Pigeon (Colombe naine), 1838

Located in Langweer, NL

This illustration features a bird labeled "Colombe naine, mâle," which translates to "Dwarf Pigeon

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Antique 1830s French Prints

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Paper

1950 Flamingo Style - Original Quirky Pink Bird Mixed Media Pop Art by Gary John
1950 Flamingo Style - Original Quirky Pink Bird Mixed Media Pop Art by Gary John

1950 Flamingo Style - Original Quirky Pink Bird Mixed Media Pop Art by Gary John

By Gary John

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles street artist Gary John exploded onto the international art scene first during Art Basel Miami in 2013. John’s playfully bold work quickly gained attention and he was nam...

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21st Century and Contemporary Pop Art Mixed Media

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Acrylic, Illustration Board, Mixed Media

Assemblage #5 (Ornithology Illustrations & Glass Slide with Silver, Gold Paint)
Assemblage #5 (Ornithology Illustrations & Glass Slide with Silver, Gold Paint)

Assemblage #5 (Ornithology Illustrations & Glass Slide with Silver, Gold Paint)

By Michael Pauker

Located in Soquel, CA

attached several objects, including paper fragments of ornithological illustrations of birds, a stencil of

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Expressionist Abstract Paintings

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Glass, Plastic, Wood, Paper, Oil, Found Objects, Acrylic

Seasonal Plumage of the Sanderling: Selby's Ornithological Study, 1826
Seasonal Plumage of the Sanderling: Selby's Ornithological Study, 1826

Seasonal Plumage of the Sanderling: Selby's Ornithological Study, 1826

$1,144Sale Price|20% Off

H 25.99 in W 21.26 in D 0 in

Seasonal Plumage of the Sanderling: Selby's Ornithological Study, 1826

Located in Langweer, NL

Large original antique print with two illustrations of birds, which are finely detailed and colored

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Antique 1820s Prints

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Paper

Antique Scandinavian Goose Lithographs Set of 4, Svenska Fåglar, Sweden 1929
Antique Scandinavian Goose Lithographs Set of 4, Svenska Fåglar, Sweden 1929

Antique Scandinavian Goose Lithographs Set of 4, Svenska Fåglar, Sweden 1929

$567Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 14.97 in W 10.63 in D 0.01 in

Antique Scandinavian Goose Lithographs Set of 4, Svenska Fåglar, Sweden 1929

Located in Langweer, NL

lithographs, Scandinavian bird illustration, Swedish natural history prints, Svenska Fåglar, Brent Goose

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Prints

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Paper

Seagulls at Sunset on Coastal Cliffs, Etching after R. Ansdell R.A., 1872
Seagulls at Sunset on Coastal Cliffs, Etching after R. Ansdell R.A., 1872

Seagulls at Sunset on Coastal Cliffs, Etching after R. Ansdell R.A., 1872

Located in Langweer, NL

bird illustration, seaside bird scene, Victorian nature etching, antique seabird print, collectible

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Antique 19th Century British Prints

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Paper

Original Handcolored Engraving of The Little Gull by Selby, 1826
Original Handcolored Engraving of The Little Gull by Selby, 1826

Original Handcolored Engraving of The Little Gull by Selby, 1826

$1,001Sale Price|30% Off

H 21.26 in W 25.99 in D 0 in

Original Handcolored Engraving of The Little Gull by Selby, 1826

Located in Langweer, NL

renowned for his detailed and realistic illustrations of birds. His work "Illustrations of British

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Antique 1820s Prints

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Paper

The Little Auk - A Life Seize Study Engraved in Seasonal Plumage by Selby, 1826
The Little Auk - A Life Seize Study Engraved in Seasonal Plumage by Selby, 1826

The Little Auk - A Life Seize Study Engraved in Seasonal Plumage by Selby, 1826

Located in Langweer, NL

his detailed and realistic illustrations of birds. His work "Illustrations of British Ornithology" was

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Antique 1820s Prints

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Paper

Large Engraving by Selby of The Black Tern in Seasonal Transformation, 1826
Large Engraving by Selby of The Black Tern in Seasonal Transformation, 1826

Large Engraving by Selby of The Black Tern in Seasonal Transformation, 1826

$1,144Sale Price|20% Off

H 21.26 in W 25.99 in D 0 in

Large Engraving by Selby of The Black Tern in Seasonal Transformation, 1826

Located in Langweer, NL

realistic illustrations of birds. His work "Illustrations of British Ornithology" was a significant

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Antique 1820s Prints

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Paper

Large Engravings of Plovers in Contrast - Age and Species, 1826
Large Engravings of Plovers in Contrast - Age and Species, 1826

Large Engravings of Plovers in Contrast - Age and Species, 1826

$1,144Sale Price|20% Off

H 21.26 in W 25.99 in D 0 in

Large Engravings of Plovers in Contrast - Age and Species, 1826

Located in Langweer, NL

, botanist, and artist renowned for his detailed and realistic illustrations of birds. His work

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Antique 1820s Prints

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Paper

Vintage Scandinavian Ornithology Lithographs, Geese of Northern Europe, 1929
Vintage Scandinavian Ornithology Lithographs, Geese of Northern Europe, 1929

Vintage Scandinavian Ornithology Lithographs, Geese of Northern Europe, 1929

$569Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 14.97 in W 10.63 in D 0.01 in

Vintage Scandinavian Ornithology Lithographs, Geese of Northern Europe, 1929

Located in Langweer, NL

lithographs, Scandinavian bird illustration, Swedish natural history prints, Svenska Fåglar, geese of Europe

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Prints

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Paper

Francois Nicholas Martinet Bird Engraving, circa 1770
Francois Nicholas Martinet Bird Engraving, circa 1770

Francois Nicholas Martinet Bird Engraving, circa 1770

By François Nicolas Martinet

Located in Downingtown, PA

course of his illustrious career, François Nicolas Martinet (1731-1790?) engrved illustrations of birds

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Antique 1770s French Georgian Prints

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Paper

Seasonal Plumage of a Life Seize Engraving of the Common Oystercatcher, 1826
Seasonal Plumage of a Life Seize Engraving of the Common Oystercatcher, 1826

Seasonal Plumage of a Life Seize Engraving of the Common Oystercatcher, 1826

$1,144Sale Price|20% Off

H 21.26 in W 25.99 in D 0 in

Seasonal Plumage of a Life Seize Engraving of the Common Oystercatcher, 1826

Located in Langweer, NL

renowned for his detailed and realistic illustrations of birds. His work "Illustrations of British

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Antique 1820s Prints

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Paper

19th Century Bird Print - One of 24
19th Century Bird Print - One of 24

19th Century Bird Print - One of 24

$495

H 14.2 in W 9.8 in D 1 in

19th Century Bird Print - One of 24

Located in Atlanta, GA

colour-plate illustrations of birds. In all, 2999 unique images were produced for these publications

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Antique 19th Century English Prints

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Paper

19th Century Bird Print - One of 24
19th Century Bird Print - One of 24

19th Century Bird Print - One of 24

$495

H 14.2 in W 9.8 in D 1 in

19th Century Bird Print - One of 24

By John Gould

Located in Atlanta, GA

colour-plate illustrations of birds. In all, 2999 unique images were produced for these publications

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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Prints

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Glass, Paper

Whistling Swan, Etching, Birds, Waterfowl, Black and White
Whistling Swan, Etching, Birds, Waterfowl, Black and White

Whistling Swan, Etching, Birds, Waterfowl, Black and White

Located in Wiscasset, ME

two books of illustrations, Bishop's Birds and Bishop's Wildfowl, the works for which he is best known

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Mid-20th Century Realist Animal Prints

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Paper, Etching, Aquatint

Ornithology Piciformes Plate III - Antique Bird Engraving, 1811
Ornithology Piciformes Plate III - Antique Bird Engraving, 1811

Ornithology Piciformes Plate III - Antique Bird Engraving, 1811

$277Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.83 in W 8.27 in D 0.01 in

Ornithology Piciformes Plate III - Antique Bird Engraving, 1811

Located in Langweer, NL

, intricately depicted in their natural poses. The illustration showcases the birds' vibrant plumage and

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Antique Early 18th Century British Prints

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Paper

Antique Scandinavian Bird Lithographs – Velvet Scoter Ducks, Svenska Fåglar 1929
Antique Scandinavian Bird Lithographs – Velvet Scoter Ducks, Svenska Fåglar 1929

Antique Scandinavian Bird Lithographs – Velvet Scoter Ducks, Svenska Fåglar 1929

$428Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 14.97 in W 10.63 in D 0.01 in

Antique Scandinavian Bird Lithographs – Velvet Scoter Ducks, Svenska Fåglar 1929

Located in Langweer, NL

artistic style of these plates is characteristic of Scandinavian wildlife illustration. The birds are

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Prints

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Paper

Antique Scandinavian Bird Lithographs – Velvet Scoter Ducks, Svenska Fåglar 1929
Antique Scandinavian Bird Lithographs – Velvet Scoter Ducks, Svenska Fåglar 1929

Antique Scandinavian Bird Lithographs – Velvet Scoter Ducks, Svenska Fåglar 1929

$456Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 14.97 in W 10.63 in D 0.01 in

Antique Scandinavian Bird Lithographs – Velvet Scoter Ducks, Svenska Fåglar 1929

Located in Langweer, NL

illustration. Rather than elaborate landscapes, the birds are presented against soft neutral backgrounds with

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Prints

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Paper

Snipe, French antique natural history water bird art print
Snipe, French antique natural history water bird art print

Snipe, French antique natural history water bird art print

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

. Plate number top right. From a French series of illustrations of birds. 195mm by 265mm (sheet)

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1930s Art Deco Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Bittern, French antique natural history water bird art print
Bittern, French antique natural history water bird art print

Bittern, French antique natural history water bird art print

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

sheet. Plate number top right. From a French series of illustrations of birds. 195mm by 265mm (sheet)

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1930s Art Deco Animal Prints

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Lithograph

Mallard Duck Family – Antique Bird Chromolithograph with Ducklings c.1880
Mallard Duck Family – Antique Bird Chromolithograph with Ducklings c.1880

Mallard Duck Family – Antique Bird Chromolithograph with Ducklings c.1880

Located in Langweer, NL

-style presentation. Keywords antique bird print, mallard duck illustration, wild duck, ducklings print

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Antique Late 19th Century German Prints

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Paper

Original Old Bird Print of a Male Greater Scaup
Original Old Bird Print of a Male Greater Scaup

Original Old Bird Print of a Male Greater Scaup

$209Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.97 in W 10.91 in D 0.02 in

Original Old Bird Print of a Male Greater Scaup

Located in Langweer, NL

indicated by the blue wash beneath the rock. The illustration shows the bird in fine detail, highlighting

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20th Century Prints

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Paper

Woman Artist-Madame Pauline Knip's Engraving of an Exotic Bird
Woman Artist-Madame Pauline Knip's Engraving of an Exotic Bird

Woman Artist-Madame Pauline Knip's Engraving of an Exotic Bird

Located in Downingtown, PA

work is credited to the pioneering female bird artist Madame Antoinette Pauline Knip (née Rifer de

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Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Prints

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Paper

Swans on a Quiet Lake – Graceful Antique Bird Chromolithograph c.1880
Swans on a Quiet Lake – Graceful Antique Bird Chromolithograph c.1880

Swans on a Quiet Lake – Graceful Antique Bird Chromolithograph c.1880

Located in Langweer, NL

. Keywords antique bird print, swan illustration, swans on a lake, waterfowl art, ornithology

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Antique Late 19th Century German Prints

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Paper

Black Storks by the Water – Elegant Antique Bird Chromolithograph c.1880
Black Storks by the Water – Elegant Antique Bird Chromolithograph c.1880

Black Storks by the Water – Elegant Antique Bird Chromolithograph c.1880

Located in Langweer, NL

appeals to collectors of antique bird prints and European wildlife illustration, as well as to interior

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Antique Late 19th Century German Prints

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Paper

12 ANTIQUE 1740 GEORGE EDWARDS HAND COLOURED ORNITHOLOGICAL ENGRAVINGS OF BIRDs
12 ANTIQUE 1740 GEORGE EDWARDS HAND COLOURED ORNITHOLOGICAL ENGRAVINGS OF BIRDs

12 ANTIQUE 1740 GEORGE EDWARDS HAND COLOURED ORNITHOLOGICAL ENGRAVINGS OF BIRDs

By George Edwards

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

-handedly popularized the art of bird and animal illustration, and is thus known as “The Father of British

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Antique 1740s English George II Decorative Art

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Paper

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