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Alexander Wilson, A Group of Eight Plates, from American Ornithology, 1808-1829, Handcolored engravings on wove paper, some with touches of gum arabic, after drawings by Alexander Wilson, laid down to board© Bonhams — view on Bonhams website ↗

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A Group of Eight Plates, from American Ornithology

Alexander Wilson (British, 1766–1813) · 1808-1829

$2,125 price realized incl. premium

≈ £1,404≈ €1,597

Hammer $1,700 · with buyer’s premium $2,125

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Medium
Engraving · Prints & multiples all engraving results →
As published: “Handcolored engravings on wove paper, some with touches of gum arabic, after drawings by Alexander Wilson, laid down to board”
Support
Paper
Category
Engravings
Dimensions
each sheet approx. 14 1/2 x 11 1/2in
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
Period Art & Design (20897)
Date
February 24, 2013
Location
San Francisco, United States
Lot
5123
Estimate
$1,500 – $2,000 (≈ £991 – £1,321) (≈ €1,127 – €1,503)
Source
Auction house bonhams.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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