I would like to tell you about an auction of many of John James Audubon's masterpiece
hand colored aquatints of birds (1826 to 1838) and hand colored lithographs of
mammals (1843 to 1848) that comprise the finest body of Natural History art of
all time.
Many of the lots in
this sale are being sold without reserve so the opportunity for bargains is
just as rich as it was in the last Guernesy sale of December 5, 2012.
The last fine complete
work of Audubon sold on December 7, 2010 for $11,400,000 to a collector in
Houston, Texas. This is an average of over $26,000 each! In this
sale you will have many opportunities to get some of Audubon's top 100 images for
considerably less than this!
But it is is top 50
great masterpieces that is what makes Audubon famous today - his Turkey's,
Pelicans, Owls, Ducks, Ibis's that make us all proud that the greatest bird
book ever was of the American species. For all the riches of England, France,
Germany and Italy up to the middle of the 19th century, no published work comes
close to the grandeur or scale.
A visit to NYC now
also gives you the opportunity to see the fine show at the New York Historical
Society of close to 100 of Audubon's watercolors and to acquire the fine
reference work that has recently been published on this great naturalist.
The exhibit is up now
and on display at both my NYC galleries - 1016 Madison (between 78th and 79th
Street) and 29 East 72nd Street in our newly renovated galleries.
There has never been a better display of his published works that spread the
word of America's riches to the world.
You are also being
given notice of a very special treat - one of the world's leading scientists
will be giving a lecture at 7 pm on May 10 (followed by a dinner) on the
joining of Natural History illustration with science. Barney Lipscomb's
talk is the best art history talk I have ever heard by a wide margain and it is
my hope that you will be able to attend.
Instead of paying me
directly, 20% of the hammer price can go to the charity of your
choice. My focus right now is on American Universities that use Natural
History art to teach - Northeastern, Prescott College, University of Florida,
University of California at Irvine, California Marymount and Franklin
College. Hopefully your gift will have a focus on teaching our young but
the final decision is up to you!
Anyone who gets this
letter or e mail from me is entitled to free shipping and packing. And
anyone coming to NYC is welcome to stay at my home on the Hudson River that is
only 25 minutes from the city. We are also offering to pick our clients
up at the airport and drive them into town!
Audubon's have held
their value better than any other artworks that I have dealt in during the last
40 plus years. Collectors from all over the United States have
taken this art to their hearts and have made John James Audubon the most famous
and respected American Artist of the last 300 years.
Please come to the
Gallery to see for yourself or visit this link to view the catalog online:
Thank you,
Graham
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