$175
George Edwards (English, 1694 - 1773). Group of two hand colored ornithological lithographs from A Natural History of Uncommon Birds (1743-1751), comprising "American Redstart", hand colored lithograph, signed and numbered in print "G. Edwards", with ink inscription "80", dated in print "1746", ornithological print depicting American redstart bird on small branch with petit leaves, with large yellow and black butterfly, with Italianate architecture in background; and "Indian Creeper", hand colored lithograph, inscribed in print at lower left "The black and red Indian Creeper Published Septem 1743 by Geo Edwards", with ink inscription "81", ornithological print depicting black and red Indian Creeper on bare branch, with blue and black butterfly, with palm tree in background. "American Redstart" framed approximately 15" x 12.75". "American Redstart" sight approximately 10.5" x 8.4". "Indian Creeper" framed approximately 15" x 12.75". "Indian Creeper" sight approximately 10.5" x 8.4".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-04-30
