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There may be some faint offset from age and fold out nature.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There is some light, mottled toning of the paper.  There is a small bend at the lower left fold in the margin.  There may be some faint offset from age and fold out nature.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:35:37.408Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","details":{"en":"paper size ~ 15 1/4\" by 12 1/2\"; image size ~ 12 3/4\" by 10 1/2 - 10 3/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":19432,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19433/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19433/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19433/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19433/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19433/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19433/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19433/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19433/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19433/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19433/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19433/011/011.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fun set of lithographs is from \n monseigneur le vin - l'art de boire or \n the art of drinking wine (like the french do) . the illustrations were completed by charles martin, and the text by louis forest. the work was published in paris in 1927 by achevé d'imprimer sur les presses de draeger frères. the art was originally part of an advertising book for french wine distributor nicolas. it was intended to educate on the skills of preparing, serving, and drinking wine."},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"59044","title":{"en":"martin's monseigneur le vin - 9 lithographs of wine tasting, etc."},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/40884/lot/19433/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is text on verso.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:35:37.409Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","details":{"en":"~ 5 1/2\" by 7 7/8\""},"currency":"USD","id":19433,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19434/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19434/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19434/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning and rare lithograph is from alphonse mucha's \n documents décoratifs . the work was published in paris by librairie centrale des beaux-arts in 1902 and edited by emile levy. \n \n the work was an excellent representation of his work in the art nouveau movement. it included images of flowers, fauna, women, jewelry, kerosene lamps, cutlery, posters, furniture, and illustrations for books. \n \n mucha \"illustrates the process of stylisation and simplification that transforms a drawing from nature to an object for practical use [...] the compatibility of design and material is emphasized in applications of an identical motif on tableware, lace or jewelry. examples for graphic artists include studies of nude or draped figures and of heads. mucha's drawings and applied designs show virtuosity that surpasses technical ability. the publication was considered an invaluable textbook for artisans and designers and was used by art students in france and abroad, including russia.\" (v. arwas et al. alphonse mucha the spirit of art nouveau (alexandria, va: 1998), p.310) \n \n alphonse (alfons) maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"59045","title":{"en":"mucha, folio - pair of lithographs of floral motif or designs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/40884/lot/19434/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some very light foxing in the margins.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:35:37.411Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 13\" by 18\""},"currency":"USD","id":19434,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19435/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19435/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning and rare lithograph is from alphonse mucha's \n documents décoratifs . the work was published in paris by librairie centrale des beaux-arts in 1902 and edited by emile levy. \n \n the work was an excellent representation of his work in the art nouveau movement. it included images of flowers, fauna, women, jewelry, kerosene lamps, cutlery, posters, furniture, and illustrations for books. \n \n mucha \"illustrates the process of stylisation and simplification that transforms a drawing from nature to an object for practical use [...] the compatibility of design and material is emphasized in applications of an identical motif on tableware, lace or jewelry. examples for graphic artists include studies of nude or draped figures and of heads. mucha's drawings and applied designs show virtuosity that surpasses technical ability. the publication was considered an invaluable textbook for artisans and designers and was used by art students in france and abroad, including russia.\" (v. arwas et al. alphonse mucha the spirit of art nouveau (alexandria, va: 1998), p.310) \n \n alphonse (alfons) maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"59046","title":{"en":"mucha, folio - topless women, home décor design. 43"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/40884/lot/19435/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:35:37.412Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 13\" by 18\""},"currency":"USD","id":19435,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19436/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19436/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning and rare lithograph is from alphonse mucha's \n documents décoratifs . the work was published in paris by librairie centrale des beaux-arts in 1902 and edited by emile levy. \n \n the work was an excellent representation of his work in the art nouveau movement. it included images of flowers, fauna, women, jewelry, kerosene lamps, cutlery, posters, furniture, and illustrations for books. \n \n mucha \"illustrates the process of stylisation and simplification that transforms a drawing from nature to an object for practical use [...] the compatibility of design and material is emphasized in applications of an identical motif on tableware, lace or jewelry. examples for graphic artists include studies of nude or draped figures and of heads. mucha's drawings and applied designs show virtuosity that surpasses technical ability. the publication was considered an invaluable textbook for artisans and designers and was used by art students in france and abroad, including russia.\" (v. arwas et al. alphonse mucha the spirit of art nouveau (alexandria, va: 1998), p.310) \n \n alphonse (alfons) maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"59047","title":{"en":"mucha, folio - rabbit and bird designs or motifs. 35"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/40884/lot/19436/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":260,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:35:37.414Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 13\" by 18\""},"currency":"USD","id":19436,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19437/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19437/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning and rare lithograph is from alphonse mucha's \n documents décoratifs . the work was published in paris by librairie centrale des beaux-arts in 1902 and edited by emile levy. \n \n the work was an excellent representation of his work in the art nouveau movement. it included images of flowers, fauna, women, jewelry, kerosene lamps, cutlery, posters, furniture, and illustrations for books. \n \n mucha \"illustrates the process of stylisation and simplification that transforms a drawing from nature to an object for practical use [...] the compatibility of design and material is emphasized in applications of an identical motif on tableware, lace or jewelry. examples for graphic artists include studies of nude or draped figures and of heads. mucha's drawings and applied designs show virtuosity that surpasses technical ability. the publication was considered an invaluable textbook for artisans and designers and was used by art students in france and abroad, including russia.\" (v. arwas et al. alphonse mucha the spirit of art nouveau (alexandria, va: 1998), p.310) \n \n alphonse (alfons) maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"59048","title":{"en":"mucha, folio - landscape or plant designs or motifs. 44"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/40884/lot/19437/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":950,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:35:37.415Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 13\" by 18\""},"currency":"USD","id":19437,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19438/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19438/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning and rare lithograph is from alphonse mucha's \n documents décoratifs . the work was published in paris by librairie centrale des beaux-arts in 1902 and edited by emile levy. \n \n the work was an excellent representation of his work in the art nouveau movement. it included images of flowers, fauna, women, jewelry, kerosene lamps, cutlery, posters, furniture, and illustrations for books. \n \n mucha \"illustrates the process of stylisation and simplification that transforms a drawing from nature to an object for practical use [...] the compatibility of design and material is emphasized in applications of an identical motif on tableware, lace or jewelry. examples for graphic artists include studies of nude or draped figures and of heads. mucha's drawings and applied designs show virtuosity that surpasses technical ability. the publication was considered an invaluable textbook for artisans and designers and was used by art students in france and abroad, including russia.\" (v. arwas et al. alphonse mucha the spirit of art nouveau (alexandria, va: 1998), p.310) \n \n alphonse (alfons) maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"59049","title":{"en":"mucha, folio - illustrations of young women. 18"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/40884/lot/19438/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:35:37.417Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 13\" by 18\""},"currency":"USD","id":19438,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19439/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19439/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition, folio lithograph after a poster is from \n les maitres de l'affiche . the work was published by imprimerie chaix under the direction of jules cheret in paris between 1896 and 1900. the prints were published as a monthly subscription, with 4 sent each month to subscribers. on 16 occasions \"bonus\" plates of original designs by noted artists were also included. each lithograph features the blind embossed stamp of maitres de l'affiche designed by cheret. celebrated artists of the time contributed to the work including steinlen, mucha, toulouse-lautrec, bonnard, forain, grasset, meunier, louis rhead, dudley hardy, beggarstaff, edward penfield et al. \n \n jules cheret was considered the father of poster art. \"he dominated the series, with one in every four maitres by him, the first in each monthly instalment, and 7 of the special plates, a total of 67. with over 1000 poster designs to his credit, his large representation in the series is justified, although some critics have pointed out that, as the artistic director, he may have been biased towards selecting his own work.\" (appelbaum p.iii) cheret demonstrated a unique combination of artistic, technical, and entrepreneurial talent that spearheaded the poster industry. he opened his own print shop in 1866 in paris and from 1881 on his shop operated as part of the chaix firm which gave us \n les maitres de l'affiche . \n \n among the most sought after plates in the work are the \"job\" and \"moulin rouge\" by toulouse lautrec. rennert noted of the \"job\" by mucha that \"more than any other work of mucha's, this beauty established him as the master of convoluted hair and the creator of unforgettable popular images; the poster was used for years in many variants all over the world, sometimes with marginal text in various languages. a classic by any standard.\" (rennert, pai-xlix 389) \"jane abdy called it \"a secular icon, \" and indeed it is a magnificent production, considering that it advertises cigarette paper. \"the background, in a dull imperial purple is a perfect foil for the golden curls of the smoking girl, whose locks are spread over the poster like the delicate filigree work of an indian bracelet\"(abdy, p.136) \n \n this art subscription was created during the belle epoque period in france. \"there was nothing exclusive about the 'joie de vivre' that swept paris, at a delirious pace, out of the 19th century into the 20th. as victor hugo had observed, the city lived by, and for, the whole human race. haussman's great boulevards had opened up a spacious stage where paris made a spectacle of herself by day and night. outdoors and indoors the walls of buildings flowered with posters that took their themes from the passing show of 'la vie parisenne.' advertising never knew happier days. the most ephemeral of the arts has left us with a vision of the 'good old days' that vanished forever in the gunsmoke of 1914. those gay nineties and naughty noughts that will always be remembered as 'la belle epoque.'(the beautiful era)\" (horizon p. 97) \n \n \"by the 1890s the streets of every great metropolis were enlivened by large colourful posters (see the great poster movement). the poster had not only caught the fancy of the broad public, but its best examples were already being regarded as works of art (specifically, as fine prints) to be exhibited, reviewed in journals, collected and reprinted in a manageable form. in the last five years of the century, the imprimerie chaix was to play great part in codifying, hallowing and perpetuating the ebullient period of 'la belle epoque.' it was in those years that the firm published \n les maitres de l'affiche (masters of the poster) reduced lithographic versions, in authentic colours, of the best posters of europe and america, by more than 90 great artists, posters that bring the period to life.\" (appelbaum p.iii)"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"59050","title":{"en":"maitres affiches by crespin - paul hankar architecte. 91"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/40884/lot/19439/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":90,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:35:37.418Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","details":{"en":"~ 11 1/2\" by 15 1/2\""},"currency":"USD","id":19439,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19440/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19440/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition, folio lithograph after a poster is from \n les maitres de l'affiche . the work was published by imprimerie chaix under the direction of jules cheret in paris between 1896 and 1900. the prints were published as a monthly subscription, with 4 sent each month to subscribers. on 16 occasions \"bonus\" plates of original designs by noted artists were also included. each lithograph features the blind embossed stamp of maitres de l'affiche designed by cheret. celebrated artists of the time contributed to the work including steinlen, mucha, toulouse-lautrec, bonnard, forain, grasset, meunier, louis rhead, dudley hardy, beggarstaff, edward penfield et al. \n \n jules cheret was considered the father of poster art. \"he dominated the series, with one in every four maitres by him, the first in each monthly instalment, and 7 of the special plates, a total of 67. with over 1000 poster designs to his credit, his large representation in the series is justified, although some critics have pointed out that, as the artistic director, he may have been biased towards selecting his own work.\" (appelbaum p.iii) cheret demonstrated a unique combination of artistic, technical, and entrepreneurial talent that spearheaded the poster industry. he opened his own print shop in 1866 in paris and from 1881 on his shop operated as part of the chaix firm which gave us \n les maitres de l'affiche . \n \n among the most sought after plates in the work are the \"job\" and \"moulin rouge\" by toulouse lautrec. rennert noted of the \"job\" by mucha that \"more than any other work of mucha's, this beauty established him as the master of convoluted hair and the creator of unforgettable popular images; the poster was used for years in many variants all over the world, sometimes with marginal text in various languages. a classic by any standard.\" (rennert, pai-xlix 389) \"jane abdy called it \"a secular icon, \" and indeed it is a magnificent production, considering that it advertises cigarette paper. \"the background, in a dull imperial purple is a perfect foil for the golden curls of the smoking girl, whose locks are spread over the poster like the delicate filigree work of an indian bracelet\"(abdy, p.136) \n \n this art subscription was created during the belle epoque period in france. \"there was nothing exclusive about the 'joie de vivre' that swept paris, at a delirious pace, out of the 19th century into the 20th. as victor hugo had observed, the city lived by, and for, the whole human race. haussman's great boulevards had opened up a spacious stage where paris made a spectacle of herself by day and night. outdoors and indoors the walls of buildings flowered with posters that took their themes from the passing show of 'la vie parisenne.' advertising never knew happier days. the most ephemeral of the arts has left us with a vision of the 'good old days' that vanished forever in the gunsmoke of 1914. those gay nineties and naughty noughts that will always be remembered as 'la belle epoque.'(the beautiful era)\" (horizon p. 97) \n \n \"by the 1890s the streets of every great metropolis were enlivened by large colourful posters (see the great poster movement). the poster had not only caught the fancy of the broad public, but its best examples were already being regarded as works of art (specifically, as fine prints) to be exhibited, reviewed in journals, collected and reprinted in a manageable form. in the last five years of the century, the imprimerie chaix was to play great part in codifying, hallowing and perpetuating the ebullient period of 'la belle epoque.' it was in those years that the firm published \n les maitres de l'affiche (masters of the poster) reduced lithographic versions, in authentic colours, of the best posters of europe and america, by more than 90 great artists, posters that bring the period to life.\" (appelbaum p.iii)"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"59051","title":{"en":"maitres affiches by hardy - abbotts phit-eesi. 92"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/40884/lot/19440/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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Some of the plates exhibit light text offset, toning, or scattered fox marks which is common to Audubon's works. 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Some of the plates exhibit light text offset, toning, or scattered fox marks which is common to Audubon's works. 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Some of the plates exhibit light text offset, toning, or scattered fox marks which is common to Audubon's works. 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Some of the plates exhibit light text offset, toning, or scattered fox marks which is common to Audubon's works. 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Some of the plates exhibit light text offset, toning, or scattered fox marks which is common to Audubon's works.  They are mostly free of any signs of handling, better than average condition of plates overall for Audubon works.  There is some light scattered foxing mostly to the text.  Plate 13 (Washington Sea Eagle) has some old tape repair into the image (the nomenclature also names it as plate 10).  Plate 28 is bound after 29.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":3500,"soldPrice":3500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:35:46.816Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$15,000 - $20,000","details":{"en":"~ 6 3/8\" by 10\""},"currency":"USD","id":19527,"estimateMin":15000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19528/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19528/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19528/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19528/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19528/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19528/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n hooded crow. 29 \n rook. 30 \n red legged chough. 33 \n cuckoo, male. 37 \n black grouse, female. 58 \n \n \n description: \n \n this magnificent, elephant folio engraving is from prideux john selby's \n plates to illustrations of british ornithology . this is considered the bohn edition published in london in 1841 by henry g. bohn. the engraving is on woven, j. whatman watermarked paper. these exceptional engravings feature original hand-coloring done by william lizars. \n \n selby was a prominent naturalist that received drawing lessons from john james audubon and was friends with the likes of john gould, sir william jardine, william yarrell, and h. e. strickland. he is often referred to as the british audubon. he rendered all of the engravings with birds in their true to life size. \n \n christine jackson of sotheby's noted besides \"collecting and preserving birds, selby had observed them in the field, making careful notes of their habitat and habits. at his leisure, he also sensitively colored drawings of them. with this accumulation of practical knowledge, specimens, and some drawings, selby embarked in 1819 on an ambitious project to publish the most up-to-date, life-size illustrations of british birds...\" \n \n \"selby etched his drawings on copper plates and then either took or sent the plates to william home lizars in edinburgh. either lizars or one of his workmen took a pull [proof impression] from selby's plate and worked on any parts necessary to bring the plate to a very fine state of completion. selby and sir william jardine both purchased their copper plates and etching ground from pontifex of london, and their letters refer to the progress made in drawing and 'biting' or etching their plates. if they made a mistake or accidently over-etched a plate, they relied on lizars to correct by burnishing to lighten it...\" \n \n \"the cool, classical quality of selby's plates belongs to an age of elegance and could never have been achieved by the victorian john gould. selby's bird figures were the most accurate delineation of british birds to that date, and the liveliest. after so many books with small, stiff bird portraits, this new atlas with life-sized figures and more relaxed drawing was a great achievement in the long history of bird illustration.\" (jackson, bird etchings) \n \n prideaux john selby (1788-1867) was a british naturalist, landowner, magistrate, high sheriff, and then deputy lieutenant of northumberland. he was friends with many leading naturalists including john james audubon (who gave selby and his brother-in-law robert mitford lessons in drawing), sir william jardine (one of selby's closest friends and a collaborator on various later works), john gould, william yarrell, h. e. strickland, and more. \n \n provenance: bookplate from wessington court was present. wessington court was a 19th century house built by william henry booth."},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"59139","title":{"en":"selby, large folio - 5 bird engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/40884/lot/19528/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some spotting in the sky from the watercolors.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":230,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:35:46.817Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","details":{"en":"~ 27\" by 22\""},"currency":"USD","id":19528,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19529/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19529/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19529/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19529/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19529/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19529/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19529/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n jack-daw & magpie. 31 \n ring & turtle dove. 56 \n stock dove & rock pigeon. 56 \n grouse, ptarmigan. 59 \n nutcracker. 33 \n starling, rose-coloured pastor. 36 \n \n \n description: \n \n this magnificent, elephant folio engraving is from prideux john selby's \n plates to illustrations of british ornithology . this is considered the bohn edition published in london in 1841 by henry g. bohn. the engraving is on woven, j. whatman watermarked paper. these exceptional engravings feature original hand-coloring done by william lizars. \n \n selby was a prominent naturalist that received drawing lessons from john james audubon and was friends with the likes of john gould, sir william jardine, william yarrell, and h. e. strickland. he is often referred to as the british audubon. he rendered all of the engravings with birds in their true to life size. \n \n christine jackson of sotheby's noted besides \"collecting and preserving birds, selby had observed them in the field, making careful notes of their habitat and habits. at his leisure, he also sensitively colored drawings of them. with this accumulation of practical knowledge, specimens, and some drawings, selby embarked in 1819 on an ambitious project to publish the most up-to-date, life-size illustrations of british birds...\" \n \n \"selby etched his drawings on copper plates and then either took or sent the plates to william home lizars in edinburgh. either lizars or one of his workmen took a pull [proof impression] from selby's plate and worked on any parts necessary to bring the plate to a very fine state of completion. selby and sir william jardine both purchased their copper plates and etching ground from pontifex of london, and their letters refer to the progress made in drawing and 'biting' or etching their plates. if they made a mistake or accidently over-etched a plate, they relied on lizars to correct by burnishing to lighten it...\" \n \n \"the cool, classical quality of selby's plates belongs to an age of elegance and could never have been achieved by the victorian john gould. selby's bird figures were the most accurate delineation of british birds to that date, and the liveliest. after so many books with small, stiff bird portraits, this new atlas with life-sized figures and more relaxed drawing was a great achievement in the long history of bird illustration.\" (jackson, bird etchings) \n \n prideaux john selby (1788-1867) was a british naturalist, landowner, magistrate, high sheriff, and then deputy lieutenant of northumberland. he was friends with many leading naturalists including john james audubon (who gave selby and his brother-in-law robert mitford lessons in drawing), sir william jardine (one of selby's closest friends and a collaborator on various later works), john gould, william yarrell, h. e. strickland, and more. \n \n provenance: bookplate from wessington court was present. wessington court was a 19th century house built by william henry booth."},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"59140","title":{"en":"selby, large folio - 6 bird engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/40884/lot/19529/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some spotting in the sky from the watercolors.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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There may be some spotting in the sky from the watercolors.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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