Daniel Giraud Elliot Furniture

American, 1835-1915

Daniel Giraud Elliot was born in New York, but later moved to Chicago to serve as Curator of Zoology at the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago. His great wealth and interest in ornithology enabled the production of a series of sumptuous color-plate books on birds, long after most publishers had turned to smaller formats and cheaper coloring techniques. Elliot commissioned the best bird artists of the day including Joseph Wolf and Josef Smit, both of whom had worked for John Gould. Although less expensive methods of color reproduction were in use when this monograph was published, Elliot required hand-colored lithographs. Fortunately, his independent fortune allowed him to produce his work on the lavish scale he desired. Elliots earlier monographs had hand-colored lithographs by Bowen & Co. of Philadelphia. However, J.T. Bowens’ widow closed the firm in 1869 and Elliot was forced to look outside the United States. He moved to Europe and had the plates for the rest of his books produced in Belgium, although he continued to use a New York imprint. The Monograph of Pheasants was originally issued in 6 parts between June 1870 and October 1872. Recent documentary evidence suggests that the lithograph stones to this work were destroyed after only 150 copies were taken (see Sothebys London, 5 June 2001). Elliot made his intentions quite clear in the preface: "Since the time of Wilson and Audubon, no work has been published upon American Ornithology, containing life-size reproductions of the various species that have been discovered since the labors of those great men were finished… It was, therefore, with the desire to contribute, as might be in my power, towards the elucidation of the comparatively little known species of the Birds of North America, their habits and economy, as well as to render their forms familiar so far as life-size representations of them might serve to do, that I undertook the present publication." Elliot made the inspiration that his predecessors had provided even clearer by dedicating his Birds of North America to the memory of Alexander Wilson.

Creator: Daniel Giraud Elliot

Circa 1893-1895 English Framed Lithograph of the Eucichla Ellioti by W. M. Hart

$650

Circa 1893-1895 English Framed Lithograph of the Eucichla Ellioti by W. M. Hart

By Daniel Giraud Elliot

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Framed lithograph of the Eucichla Ellioti by William Matthew Hart, circa 1893-1895. From the second edition of "A Monograph of the Pittidae" (family of Ant Thrashes) by Daniel Giraud...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Daniel Giraud Elliot Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paper

1893 English Framed Lithograph of the Pitta Iris by William Matthew Hart

$650

1893 English Framed Lithograph of the Pitta Iris by William Matthew Hart

By Daniel Giraud Elliot

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Framed lithograph of the Pitta Iris by William Matthew Hart, 1893. Pitta Iris, the rainbow pitta, from the second edition of "A Monograph of the Pittidae" (family of Ant Thrashes) by...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Daniel Giraud Elliot Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paper

19th Century Framed Lithograph of Chateau by the Sea

$585

H 19.75 in W 24.5 in D 1.25 in

19th Century Framed Lithograph of Chateau by the Sea

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

French 19th century framed lithograph print of a seaside fort at some unknown locale, simply titled Chateau fort sur le bord de la mer, translating to a “castle on the seaside.” Rend...

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19th Century French Other Antique Daniel Giraud Elliot Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Framed Lithograph Landscape with View of the Lake and Boats Signed

$760Sale Price|20% Off

H 26.13 in W 33.63 in D 1.13 in

Framed Lithograph Landscape with View of the Lake and Boats Signed

By Henri Martin

Located in Miami, FL

A very colorful lithograph professionally framed, signed. This interesting work of art is attributed to Bernard Gatner. Will enhance any space. Measures: 26 1/8" H x 33 5/8" W x 1...

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20th Century French Daniel Giraud Elliot Furniture

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Paper

Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender

$1,900

H 31 in W 26 in D 2 in

Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender. Signed and numbered 44/95. Nicely framed over canvas.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daniel Giraud Elliot Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender

$1,900

H 31 in W 26 in D 2 in

Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large framed lithograph by Tony Friedlaender. Signed and numbered 44/95. Nicely framed over canvas.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daniel Giraud Elliot Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender

$1,900

H 31 in W 26 in D 2 in

Large Framed Lithograph by Tony Friedlaender

By Frederic Weinberg

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large framed lithograph by Tony Friedlaender. Signed and numbered 44/95. Nicely framed over canvas.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Daniel Giraud Elliot Furniture

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Antique Bird Print of the Common Crane by Naumann, circa 1895

$94Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.75 in W 11.42 in D 0.02 in

Antique Bird Print of the Common Crane by Naumann, circa 1895

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique bird print titled 'Grus Grus -Kranich'. Chromolithograph of the Common Crane. This print originates from J.A. Naumann's 'Naturgeschichte der Vögel Mi...

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Late 19th Century Antique Daniel Giraud Elliot Furniture

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Paper

Framed Engraving By Sir William Hamilton

$1,600

H 26.25 in W 31 in D 1.5 in

Framed Engraving By Sir William Hamilton

Located in Essex, MA

Print size: 15 inches by 10 inches. Lord Hamiltons Ancient Vases. Number 94. Johann Tischbein, Naples , Italy. The scene depicts a scene from Greek Mythology, specifically one of the...

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Late 18th Century Grand Tour Antique Daniel Giraud Elliot Furniture

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Giltwood, Paper

Antique Bird Print of the Black-Crowned Night Heron by Naumann, circa 1895

$94Sale Price|20% Off

H 15.75 in W 11.42 in D 0.02 in

Antique Bird Print of the Black-Crowned Night Heron by Naumann, circa 1895

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique bird print titled 'Nycticorax nycticorax - Nachtreiher'. Chromolithograph of the Black-crowned night heron. This print originates from J.A. Naumann's 'Naturgeschichte der Vög...

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Late 19th Century Antique Daniel Giraud Elliot Furniture

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Paper

Pair of Framed English Etchings

$450 / set

H 9.5 in W 7.5 in D 1 in

Pair of Framed English Etchings

Located in New York, NY

A pair of circa 1930's English prints with gilt frames. Measurements: Height: 9.5" Width: 7.5" Depth: 1"

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1930s English Vintage Daniel Giraud Elliot Furniture

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Giltwood, Paper

Antique Bird Print of the Grey Heron by Naumann, circa 1895

$165

H 15.75 in W 11.42 in D 0.02 in

Antique Bird Print of the Grey Heron by Naumann, circa 1895

Located in Langweer, NL

Grey Heron by E. de Maes, Antique Bird Lithograph Ardea cinerea c.1895 This elegant antique ornithological print depicts the *Ardea cinerea*,...

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Late 19th Century Antique Daniel Giraud Elliot Furniture

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Paper

Antique Print of the Fauna of Australia by Meyer, 'c.1895'

$94Sale Price|20% Off

H 9.45 in W 12.21 in D 0.02 in

Antique Print of the Fauna of Australia by Meyer, 'c.1895'

Located in Langweer, NL

Antique print titled 'Australische Fauna'. Original antique lithograph of the fauna of Australia. It shows various animals including a kangaroo, emu, bird of paradise, kiwi and other...

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Late 19th Century Antique Daniel Giraud Elliot Furniture

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Paper

Large Gilt Framed Art Deco Era Chrome Lithograph of the Adoration of the Magi

$1,399

H 36 in W 36 in D 2.25 in

Large Gilt Framed Art Deco Era Chrome Lithograph of the Adoration of the Magi

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This very large chrome lithographed print is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Italy in circa 1930 in a Renaissance Revival style. The lithograph depicts a rendition of ...

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