Lot 501

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Description:

JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (American 1785-1851) AN ELEPHANT FOLIO PRINT, "Mocking Bird(Turdus Polygluttus)," 1827-1838, hand colored aquatint engraving on paper, plate XXI, no. 5, L/L "Drawn from Nature & Published by John J. Audubon F.R.S.E. F.L.S.," L/R "Engraved, Printed and Coloured by R. Havell."  37 3/4" x 25 1/4" Note: This example does not mention the striking rattle snake nestled terrifyingly, curled within the yellow flower blooms. In true form, the male bird pecks the eye of the serpent as other male bird heroically descend to the defense of the surprised female. Provenance: Property from a Corporate Collection, Houston, Texas.

    Condition:
  • Foxing, stains in margins, handling creases and mild expected wear, and overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."

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February 16, 2020 1:00 PM CST
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