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Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of The Cuckoo by Eleazar Albin, circa 1730
Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of The Cuckoo by Eleazar Albin, circa 1730

Antique Hand-Colored Engraving of The Cuckoo by Eleazar Albin, circa 1730

Located in Langweer, NL

gracefully on a simple branch against a pale background, highlighting the bird’s distinctive long barred tail

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Prints

Materials

Paper

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige with Animal Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige with Animal Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige with Animal Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Gabbeh rugs. Keen eyes for detail may admire the beige field underscores illustrations of rams, birds

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Engraving of the Large Black Duck from Hudson's Bay by Johann Seligmann, ca.1770
Engraving of the Large Black Duck from Hudson's Bay by Johann Seligmann, ca.1770

Engraving of the Large Black Duck from Hudson's Bay by Johann Seligmann, ca.1770

Located in Langweer, NL

verschiedener ausländischer und seltener Vögel* (Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds). Seligmann’s work

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Antique 1770s Prints

Materials

Paper

Early 20th Century Red Lacquered Chinese Trunk with Brass Hardware
Early 20th Century Red Lacquered Chinese Trunk with Brass Hardware

Early 20th Century Red Lacquered Chinese Trunk with Brass Hardware

Located in Winnetka, IL

medallion, while the side panels are adorned with gold illustrations of birds and trees—motifs traditionally

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Lacquer

Materials

Brass

Original Hand-colored Barn Owl Lithograph by M. von Wright, 1927
Original Hand-colored Barn Owl Lithograph by M. von Wright, 1927

Original Hand-colored Barn Owl Lithograph by M. von Wright, 1927

$173Sale Price|20% Off

H 14.77 in W 10.91 in D 0.01 in

Original Hand-colored Barn Owl Lithograph by M. von Wright, 1927

Located in Langweer, NL

The image depicts an illustration of a bird titled "Tyto Alba Guttata," commonly known as the Barn

Category

Vintage 1920s Prints

Materials

Paper

Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print by Henrik Grönvold "Parrakeets" 1 of 3
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print by Henrik Grönvold "Parrakeets" 1 of 3

Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print by Henrik Grönvold "Parrakeets" 1 of 3

By Henrik Gronvold

Located in Scandicci, Florence

September 1858 – 23 March 1940) was a Danish naturalist and artist, known for his illustrations of birds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print by Henrik Grönvold "Parrakeets" 3 of 3
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print by Henrik Grönvold "Parrakeets" 3 of 3

Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print by Henrik Grönvold "Parrakeets" 3 of 3

By Henrik Gronvold

Located in Scandicci, Florence

September 1858 – 23 March 1940) was a Danish naturalist and artist, known for his illustrations of birds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print by Henrik Grönvold "Parrakeets" 2 of 3
Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print by Henrik Grönvold "Parrakeets" 2 of 3

Italian Contemporary Hand Painted Print by Henrik Grönvold "Parrakeets" 2 of 3

By Henrik Gronvold

Located in Scandicci, Florence

September 1858 – 23 March 1940) was a Danish naturalist and artist, known for his illustrations of birds

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

The Black and Spotted Heath Cock: An Original Hand-Colored Engraving, 1746
The Black and Spotted Heath Cock: An Original Hand-Colored Engraving, 1746

The Black and Spotted Heath Cock: An Original Hand-Colored Engraving, 1746

$294Sale Price|30% Off

H 11.15 in W 8.94 in D 0.01 in

The Black and Spotted Heath Cock: An Original Hand-Colored Engraving, 1746

Located in Langweer, NL

. - **Historical Impact**: Edwards' illustrations introduced many foreign bird species to the European audience for

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Antique 1740s English Prints

Materials

Paper

Exotic Goldfish of China: An 18th-Century Hand-Colored Copper Engraving, c.1773
Exotic Goldfish of China: An 18th-Century Hand-Colored Copper Engraving, c.1773

Exotic Goldfish of China: An 18th-Century Hand-Colored Copper Engraving, c.1773

Located in Langweer, NL

ornithology, showcasing illustrations of birds rather than fish. However, some plates, like this one, include

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Antique 1770s Prints

Materials

Paper

Majestic Hunter: The American Belted Kingfisher in Its Natural Habitat, 1749
Majestic Hunter: The American Belted Kingfisher in Its Natural Habitat, 1749

Majestic Hunter: The American Belted Kingfisher in Its Natural Habitat, 1749

$336Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.15 in W 8.94 in D 0.01 in

Majestic Hunter: The American Belted Kingfisher in Its Natural Habitat, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

vegetation, highlighting the bird's natural habitat. This illustration is part of an increasingly rare and

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Antique 1740s Prints

Materials

Paper

18th Century Engraving Sneed Park, the Seat of Joseph Jackson Esquire.
18th Century Engraving Sneed Park, the Seat of Joseph Jackson Esquire.

18th Century Engraving Sneed Park, the Seat of Joseph Jackson Esquire.

$1,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 18.25 in W 22 in D 1.25 in

18th Century Engraving Sneed Park, the Seat of Joseph Jackson Esquire.

By Johannes Kip

Located in Vero Beach, FL

, “Britannia Illustrata”, published in 1708 -1715. Large and rare engraved illustration with a birds eye view

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Antique 18th Century English Baroque Prints

Materials

Glass, Giltwood

Graceful Forager: The Eurasian Whimbrel by Magnus von Wright, 1929
Graceful Forager: The Eurasian Whimbrel by Magnus von Wright, 1929

Graceful Forager: The Eurasian Whimbrel by Magnus von Wright, 1929

$211Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.32 in W 11.5 in D 0.02 in

Graceful Forager: The Eurasian Whimbrel by Magnus von Wright, 1929

Located in Langweer, NL

The image showcases an illustration of the Eurasian Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus), a bird known for

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20th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Spangled Soarer: The Cotinga of the Canopy, circa 1820
Spangled Soarer: The Cotinga of the Canopy, circa 1820

Spangled Soarer: The Cotinga of the Canopy, circa 1820

Located in Langweer, NL

closer look at the bird's features. The main illustration depicts the Cotinga in a dynamic pose, with its

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Antique 1820s German Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique 1811 Ornithology Hand-Colored Print
Antique 1811 Ornithology Hand-Colored Print

Antique 1811 Ornithology Hand-Colored Print

$279Sale Price|20% Off

H 10.83 in W 8.27 in D 0 in

Antique 1811 Ornithology Hand-Colored Print

Located in Langweer, NL

This rare original handcolored print includes detailed illustrations of birds, and there is text at

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Antique Early 18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Vintage Elegance: The Whimbrel's Curvature by Magnus von Wright, 1929
Vintage Elegance: The Whimbrel's Curvature by Magnus von Wright, 1929

Vintage Elegance: The Whimbrel's Curvature by Magnus von Wright, 1929

$211Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.36 in W 11.5 in D 0.02 in

Vintage Elegance: The Whimbrel's Curvature by Magnus von Wright, 1929

Located in Langweer, NL

This original old print titled 'Numenius Phaeopus' portrays the Eurasian Whimbrel, a bird

Category

20th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Screen with Gold Leafing Details by Robert Crowder
Screen with Gold Leafing Details by Robert Crowder

Screen with Gold Leafing Details by Robert Crowder

By Robert Crowder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Screen with gold leafing details by Robert Crowder depicting beautiful illustration of birds and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Other Screens and Room Dividers

Materials

Wood

The Golden Eagle and Northern Goshawk by J.F. Naumann, Original Vintage, 1901
The Golden Eagle and Northern Goshawk by J.F. Naumann, Original Vintage, 1901

The Golden Eagle and Northern Goshawk by J.F. Naumann, Original Vintage, 1901

Located in Langweer, NL

notable for its size, powerful build, and swift flight. Both illustrations display the birds in a natural

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Antique Early 1900s Prints

Materials

Paper

Hand-Colored Engraving of Shrike Species from the Caribbean and Southeast Asia
Hand-Colored Engraving of Shrike Species from the Caribbean and Southeast Asia

Hand-Colored Engraving of Shrike Species from the Caribbean and Southeast Asia

Located in Langweer, NL

characteristic of shrikes, which typically live in open woodlands or scrublands. The illustration shows the bird

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Antique 1790s Prints

Materials

Paper

Hand-Colored Engraving of African and Malagasy Grosbeaks and Ortolans, 1790
Hand-Colored Engraving of African and Malagasy Grosbeaks and Ortolans, 1790

Hand-Colored Engraving of African and Malagasy Grosbeaks and Ortolans, 1790

Located in Langweer, NL

Naturelle*, part of the *Encyclopédie Méthodique*, published around 1790. The illustration features four

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Antique 1790s Prints

Materials

Paper

Old Engraving of a Black Grouse, Flamingo, Ostrich and Common or Crested Crane
Old Engraving of a Black Grouse, Flamingo, Ostrich and Common or Crested Crane

Old Engraving of a Black Grouse, Flamingo, Ostrich and Common or Crested Crane

Located in Langweer, NL

illustration, displaying its elegant and vibrant hues. The "Kroonvogel" (Crowned bird) occupies position 48

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Antique 1720s Prints

Materials

Paper

Royal Crown Derby Red Aves Collection Set of 3 Porcelain Plates
Royal Crown Derby Red Aves Collection Set of 3 Porcelain Plates

Royal Crown Derby Red Aves Collection Set of 3 Porcelain Plates

By Royal Crown Derby Porcelain

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

22K gold and the finest bone china. Featuring intricate illustrations of various birds and vines

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Late 20th Century English Victorian Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

The Red-Breasted Merganser: Hand-Colored Engraving Published in c.1770
The Red-Breasted Merganser: Hand-Colored Engraving Published in c.1770

The Red-Breasted Merganser: Hand-Colored Engraving Published in c.1770

$288Sale Price|25% Off

H 14.97 in W 9.45 in D 0 in

The Red-Breasted Merganser: Hand-Colored Engraving Published in c.1770

Located in Langweer, NL

(Collection of Various Foreign and Rare Birds). The illustration shows the bird perched on a rock surrounded

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Antique 1770s Prints

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage Chinese Communist Party Propaganda Poster Four Modernisations
Original Vintage Chinese Communist Party Propaganda Poster Four Modernisations

Original Vintage Chinese Communist Party Propaganda Poster Four Modernisations

Located in London, GB

modernizations / 团结奋斗 建设四化 - featuring an illustration of white birds flying across a busy road, marine ship

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Vintage 1980s Chinese Posters

Materials

Paper

Beautiful, Richly Colored, Copper Engraving of Parakeets '1792'
Beautiful, Richly Colored, Copper Engraving of Parakeets '1792'

Beautiful, Richly Colored, Copper Engraving of Parakeets '1792'

Located in Langweer, NL

An authentic, perfect and bright, originally hand-colored, illustration of 4 birds: Le Sinciulo

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Antique Late 18th Century French Decorative Art

Materials

Parchment Paper

Nature’s Pair: The Artistic Depiction of Great Tits, Engraving ca.1780
Nature’s Pair: The Artistic Depiction of Great Tits, Engraving ca.1780

Nature’s Pair: The Artistic Depiction of Great Tits, Engraving ca.1780

Located in Langweer, NL

for detailed scientific illustrations. Each bird is rendered with precision, showcasing the

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Antique Late 18th Century German Prints

Materials

Paper

Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service

Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service

$7,579

H 8.5 in W 4.6 in D 4.6 in

Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service

By Tu Qing Yun

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

blossom illustrations, incorporating perched birds to the branches. The other side features an incurved

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Early 20th Century Chinese Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

Signed Vintage Jean-Claude Bissery Tapestry “Forestière”, from Rug & Kilim
Signed Vintage Jean-Claude Bissery Tapestry “Forestière”, from Rug & Kilim

Signed Vintage Jean-Claude Bissery Tapestry “Forestière”, from Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

. A cream tone underscores both rich and vibrant colors in the illustration of trees, birds, branches

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Vintage 1940s French Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Horse Sculptures
Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Horse Sculptures

Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Horse Sculptures

$347,666 / set

H 81.5 in W 72.84 in D 27.96 in

Large Pair of Chinese Cloisonné Enamel Horse Sculptures

Located in London, GB

of each horse. The richly decorated saddles showcase a nature-inspired illustration full of birds

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Early 20th Century Chinese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Enamel

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige with Animal Pictorials
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige with Animal Pictorials

Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige with Animal Pictorials

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Gabbeh rugs. Keen eyes for detail may admire the beige field underscores illustrations of rams, birds

Category

2010s Afghan Tribal Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

British Possessions on the North West Coast of South America, 1860
British Possessions on the North West Coast of South America, 1860

British Possessions on the North West Coast of South America, 1860

Located in Langweer, NL

illustrations of local birds such as the Scarlet Ibis and Hummingbirds of Trinidad, and the giant water lily

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Antique 1860s Maps

Materials

Paper

Rug & Kilim’s Caucasian Kuba Style Rug in Gold with Geometric-Floral Patterns
Rug & Kilim’s Caucasian Kuba Style Rug in Gold with Geometric-Floral Patterns

Rug & Kilim’s Caucasian Kuba Style Rug in Gold with Geometric-Floral Patterns

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

latter namely hosting figural illustrations of birds. Admirers of the craft will note rugs with pictorial

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2010s Indian Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service
Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service

Antique Chinese Export Silver Three Piece Tea Service

By Tu Mao Xing

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

, ornamented with embossed plum blossom illustrations, incorporating birds in flight; this piece is double

Category

Vintage 1930s Tea Sets

Materials

Silver

The Large Green Parrot of The West Indies Hand-Colored and Engraved, 1749
The Large Green Parrot of The West Indies Hand-Colored and Engraved, 1749

The Large Green Parrot of The West Indies Hand-Colored and Engraved, 1749

Located in Langweer, NL

life in the engraving provides context for the natural habitat of the bird. Such illustrations were

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Antique 1740s German Prints

Materials

Paper

RONSON 1929 Art Deco New Yorker Skyscraper Desk Lighter In Chrome
RONSON 1929 Art Deco New Yorker Skyscraper Desk Lighter In Chrome

RONSON 1929 Art Deco New Yorker Skyscraper Desk Lighter In Chrome

$488Sale Price|30% Off

H 3.2 in W 2.18 in D 2.18 in

RONSON 1929 Art Deco New Yorker Skyscraper Desk Lighter In Chrome

By Louis Vincent Aronson, Ronson Art Metal Works

Located in Miami, FL

. Cummings, Ronson, the World's Greatest Lighter : Wick Lighters 1913-1966 Bird Dog Books, California. 1992

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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mountains

Rene FOSTERMountains

$4,550

H 40 in W 30 in

Mountains

Located in Atlanta, GA

“My current work often features ordinary creatures, like the many illustrations of birds and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern More Art

Materials

Mixed Media

The Red Hot Baby

Rene FOSTERThe Red Hot Baby

$3,250

H 40 in W 29.5 in

The Red Hot Baby

Located in Atlanta, GA

“My current work often features ordinary creatures, like the many illustrations of birds and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Positive

Rene FOSTERPositive

$3,250

H 34.5 in W 44 in

Positive

Located in Atlanta, GA

“My current work often features ordinary creatures, like the many illustrations of birds and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media, Wood

Standing on the Edge

Rene FOSTERStanding on the Edge

$3,250

H 40 in W 18 in

Standing on the Edge

Located in Atlanta, GA

“My current work often features ordinary creatures, like the many illustrations of birds and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Sometimes I Wonder

Rene FOSTERSometimes I Wonder

$4,550

H 48.5 in W 32.5 in

Sometimes I Wonder

Located in Atlanta, GA

“My current work often features ordinary creatures, like the many illustrations of birds and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Abstract Paintings

Materials

Mixed Media

Fantasy

Rene FOSTERFantasy

$4,550

H 40 in W 30 in

Fantasy

Located in Atlanta, GA

“My current work often features ordinary creatures, like the many illustrations of birds and

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern More Art

Materials

Mixed Media

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Bird Illustrations For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much are Bird Illustrations?

Bird illustrations can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,748, while the lowest priced sells for $185 and the highest can go for as much as $7,000.