Live Auction
Lot 281
Vintage "Thaumatias Chionurus" J. Gould & H.C. Richter Hummingbird Print
Estimate: $125 - $250
Starting Bid
$20
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 beautiful vintage offset lithograph or print reproduction of the famed ornithological artwork "Thaumatias Chionurus" (White-tailed Emerald Hummingbird). The original work was part of John Gould's (1804–1881) masterpiece, A Monograph of the Trochilidae, or Family of Hummingbirds, which was published in London during the mid-19th century.
Key Details:
- Artist: After John Gould (English Ornithologist, 1804-1881) and H.C. Richter (Artist/Lithographer).
- Subject: Three White-tailed Emerald hummingbirds amidst orchids and tropical flora.
- Medium: Print, likely an offset lithograph reproduction, circa mid-20th century (1940s-1950s).
- Condition: Colors are vibrant; paper shows some natural aging/yellowing around the border consistent with its vintage. The print is set in a decorative green and white mat and housed in a vintage wood frame.
Dimensions: 18 inches high, 16 inches wide.
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