JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN, 1785-1851) “REDDISH EGRET”.

JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN, 1785-1851) “REDDISH EGRET”. J. Bien Edition; Plate 371, No. 5-2. Chromolithograph shows two egrets, one whitish standing on marshy edge, the other being the male with blue body and red neck & head. Center margin title. Below image on bottom left “Drawn from nature by J J Audubon, F.R.S. F.L.S.”. Below bottom right “Chromolithy by J. Bien, New York, 1860″. Housed in a simple wood frame with glass front. SIZE: Overall: 26″ x 38-1/4″. Image: 23″ x 35-1/4”. PROVENANCE: Descended through the family of Shepherd Brooks, Boston, MA. & Medford, MA. CONDITION: Examined out of frame, no tears, light water stains to bottom margin edge, lightly toned. Not laid down. 9-22186 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

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
	3050	$4,312.50	JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (AMERICAN, 1785-1851) “REDDISH EGRET”. J. Bien Edition; Plate 371, No. 5-2. Chromolithograph shows two egrets, one whitish standing on marshy edge, the other being the male with blue body and red neck & head. Center margin title. Below image on bottom left “Drawn from nature by J J Audubon, F.R.S. F.L.S.”. Below bottom right “Chromolithy by J. Bien, New York, 1860″. Housed in a simple wood frame with glass front. SIZE: Overall: 26″ x 38-1/4″. Image: 23″ x 35-1/4”. PROVENANCE: Descended through the family of Shepherd Brooks, Boston, MA. & Medford, MA. CONDITION: Examined out of frame, no tears, light water stains to bottom margin edge, lightly toned. Not laid down. 9-22186 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 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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