Auction 42, Objects Worth the Chill, January 15
Thu, Jan 15, 2026 02:00PM EST
Lot 85
ANTIQUE John Gould & H.C. Richter "Helianthea Eos" (Golden Star-Frontlet) Hand-Colored Hummingbird Lithograph, c. 1850
Estimate: $100 - $200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $150 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $4,000 | $500 |
| $15,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
Description:
This is a stunning antique ornithological print titled "Helianthea Eos" (the Golden Star-frontlet), created by the renowned British ornithologist and artist John Gould (1804-1881) with illustrations by Henry Constantine Richter.
Key Details:
- Artwork: An original hand-colored lithograph from Gould's magnificent five-volume work, A Monograph of the Trochilidae, or Family of Humming-birds. This specific plate depicts three hummingbirds among flowering foliage, a composition highly sought after by collectors.
- Technique: The vibrant colors were applied by hand to the lithographed image. Original 19th-century prints often feature the use of gum arabic or gold leaf highlights to capture the iridescent quality of the birds' feathers, a signature of Gould's work.
- Publication Date: Published in London circa 1849–1861 by Hullmandel & Walton.
Dimensions: H: 18 inches, L: 16 inches
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