$300
After John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851) and Robert Havel (English, 1793-1878). "Least Water-hen", plate 349 from "The Birds of America", lithograph on paper, inscribed below image. Ornithological print depicting two water-hens (one adult male and one young adult), moving through shoreline grasses towards a lake or pond. Upper left with "No 70"; upper right with "PLATE CCCXLIX"; lower left with “Drawn from Nature by J.J. Audubon, F,R,S. F,L,S."; lower center with "Least Water-hen Edwards Rallus Jamaicensis, Gmel. 1 Male. 2. Young Adult"; lower right with "engraved, Printed and Coloured by R.Havell 1836." Framed approximately 26.6" x 34”. Sight size approximately 12.25" x 19.5"
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-04-30
