ARTIST: John James Audubon
PUBLISHER: Published by J. Bien, New York, 1859.
MEDIUM: Chromolithograph,
DATE: 1859.
EDITION SIZE: Paper size 26 7/16 x 39" (67.2 x 99.1 cm).
DESCRIPTION: One of the great images produced by Audubon.<br><br> Julius Bien issued many Audubon "plates", transferred onto stone from the original copper plates engraved by Havell for BIRDS OF AMERICA. The Bien edition was published between 1858-1860, when the onset of the Civil War interrupted production.<br><br>
ADDITIONAL INFO: A vibrant example.
CONDITION: Good condition. Two short tears lower right title margin. One into the foot of the duck and one in the right edge approximately 1 1/2" into image. Professionally repaired.
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