Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(2) John Gould Ornithology Lithographs Of Parakeets
- Price realized
- $458
- Pre-sale estimate
- $300 – $500
- Hammer price
- $375
- Category
- Fine Art
- Sold
- July 19, 2025
- Sale
- DAY 2- JULY 2025 ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 2) Framed lithographs with hand coloring on paper, plates from "The Birds of Asia: Volume VI," after drawings by John Gould (English, 1804-1881), lithography by Henry Constantine Richter (English, 1821-1902), printed by Charles Joseph Hullmandel (English, 1789-1850) and Joseph Fowell Walton (fl.1843-1853), including: (1) "Palaeornis caniceps, Blyth," (Nicobar parakeet/ Blyth's parakeet), (1) Palaeornis schisticeps, Hodgs." (slaty-headed parakeet), accompanied by text sheet for "Prioniturus setarius" (racket-tailed parrot), sight: approx 20"h, 14"w, overall: 33.5"h, 27.5"w, 26.5lbs total
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.