Description: ANTIQUE GOULD HUMMINGBIRD LITHOGRAPH Hand Colored GREEN-THROATED INCA Hullmandel Gould Hummingbirds, Pl. 252, Green-throated Inca Original antique hand-colored lithograph with gold leaf, c.1849 - 1861 Considered John Gould's masterpiece in both breadth and beauty, "Monograph of the Trochilidae or Family of Humming Birds" comprises 418 plates. It was originally published in London in five volumes in 25 parts (1849 - 1861), plus volume six, a five-part supplement, (1880 - 87). Depicted and lithographed on stone by artists John Gould, Henry Constantine Richter and William Matthew Hart, each plate exquisitely portrays these delicate, evocatively colored birds with the flowers indigenous to their area. Strong botanical elements add a dimension not found in other bird folios. "Family of Humming Birds" also displays a tour de force of the hand-colored lithograph as a medium. Gold leaf, transparent oil colors, watercolors, lacquers and gum arabic are combined to capture the iridescent quality of these most colorful birds. John Gould (1804 - 1881) was a prolific publisher of ornithological subjects. In 19th-century Europe, his name as well known as John James Audubon's was in North America. Unlike James Audubon, whose life's work focused on one region, Gould traveled widely and employed other artists to help create his lavish, hand-colored lithographic folios. John Gould's love of natural history was fostered in the gardens of King George III where his father was chief gardener at Windsor Castle. Although trained as a gardener, John Gould's interests quickly evolved, and at the age of 20, he was appointed taxidermist to the Zoological Society of London. After three years, he progressed to the position of curator of birds and chief taxidermist. In 1830, newly married, Gould and his artist wife, Elizabeth Gould, began their publishing career. During a career spanning over half a century, John Gould oversaw the publication of more than a dozen folios on birds of the world. Frame is probably not original (still old but likely from the earlier part of the 20th-century), it has some chips, paint loss and has been taped on the verso to maintain integrity. A small amount of debris behind the glass. Lithograph and matting has very minor wear/discoloration. Very good condition overall. Framed lithograph measures approximately 27 1/4" x 20 1/2". Will be professionally packed to ensure safe arrival. We have found the same original lithograph selling for upwards of $2,000.
Price: 507 USD
Location: El Segundo, California
End Time: 2023-11-15T23:49:47.000Z
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
Artist: John Gould
Style: Natural History
Material: Lithograph
Type: Print
Features: Framed, Matted, Signed
Subject: Birds
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Date of Creation: 1849-1861
Width (Inches): 20 1/2"
Height (Inches): 27 1/4"
Print Surface: Paper
