16 “BIRDS OF AMERICA” SERIES ALFRED MEAKIN DINNER PLATES.

16 “BIRDS OF AMERICA” SERIES ALFRED MEAKIN DINNER PLATES. England, mid-20th century. Each example with a wide foliate and floral embossed border centering decorated bird vignettes “REPRODUCED FROM THE ELEPHANT FOLIO EDITION OF AUDUBON’S BIRDS OF AMERICA”. This selection includes two of each: #17 Carolina Turtledove, #168 Fork-Tailed Flycatcher, #114 White Crowned Sparrow, #43 Cedar Bird, #367 Band-Tailed Pigeon, #18 Bewick’s Wren, #62 Passenger Pigeon, #79 Kingbird. SIZE: Each 11″ dia. PROVENANCE: From an East Sangerville, Maine private collection. CONDITION: Crack on one #114 plate, most with knife marks on decorated surfaces, all with craquelure. 9-94951 (300-500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1243	$575.00	16 “BIRDS OF AMERICA” SERIES ALFRED MEAKIN DINNER PLATES. England, mid-20th century. Each example with a wide foliate and floral embossed border centering decorated bird vignettes “REPRODUCED FROM THE ELEPHANT FOLIO EDITION OF AUDUBON’S BIRDS OF AMERICA”. This selection includes two of each: #17 Carolina Turtledove, #168 Fork-Tailed Flycatcher, #114 White Crowned Sparrow, #43 Cedar Bird, #367 Band-Tailed Pigeon, #18 Bewick’s Wren, #62 Passenger Pigeon, #79 Kingbird. SIZE: Each 11″ dia. PROVENANCE: From an East Sangerville, Maine private collection. CONDITION: Crack on one #114 plate, most with knife marks on decorated surfaces, all with craquelure. 9-94951 (300-500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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