John Gould Hummingbirds 16x20 VINTAGE Lithograph GREAT FORKED TAILED HUMMINGBIRD

Description: The Great Forked Tailed Hummingbird HYLONYMPHA MACROCERCA, Gould J. Gould and W. Hart, del et lith. Walter Imp. Published & Copyright, 1946 by I.B. Fischer Co., New York City Printed in U.S.A. Description This is an authentic lithographic print dating from 1946, not a recent reproduction, and not a book plate. This print has never been been hung or displayed, and has been stored flat in its original condition since the day of its printing, almost 80 years ago. To find a piece in this condition is rare, a true gem. This print was originally released as part of a folio containing six beautifully detailed Gould Hummingbird lithographs; of which I currently have four on offer. Printed on a cream-toned naturally aged paper, these prints have not had much exposure to light, and as such the colors remain incredibly crisp and vibrant. Please also note that this print has original trim marks near the very edge of the top corners (see full-size photo). They are easily covered by a mat and do not distract from the beauty, but it's fascinating to see the process by which these pieces were marked for trimming. The scale, vibrancy, and detail of the pieces in this folio make them truly stunning. AGE: 1946 CONDITION: EXCELLENT SIZE: 16" x 20.5" Please see my other auctions for the rest of this set, pictured in the last few photos, and keep an eye out for future art auctions, ranging from the 1800s to the mid-1900s. Provenance This piece hails from a collection of vintage artwork that I acquired from a print dealer in the late 1990s. Long retired by the time I met him, he still had a vast collection of lithographs and etchings from the 1930s and 1940s, all of which he had purchased directly from the publisher during that time period. Most still remained in their original paper packaging - untouched! By the time I came into his collection, it had been stored flat and sealed for almost 50 years. I had my own eBay art business for a time before moving on to other things, and once again these pieces were placed in storage for another 20+ years. I am now downsizing and looking to liquidate my remaining collection. This is a rare opportunity to own an authentic piece of history that has truly withstood the test of time. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED I want you to love your artwork as much as I loved my own journey in bringing it to you. These pieces deserve to be seen and appreciated. If you are not 100% satisfied for any reason, please reach out to me immediately and I will make it right. Customer service is my highest priority. SHIPPING These are large prints that need to be shipped in a tube, and can not be combined with prints that must be shipped flat. However, shipping may be combined on all other artwork for no additional fee unless otherwise noted in the description. If you have questions on combining specific items, just ask! International Shipping: eBay Global Shipping does not allow separate orders to be shipped together. However, if you tell me which items interest you, I can create a single lot for you to purchase with those items under one shipping charge.

Price: 115 USD

Location: Brooklyn, New York

End Time: 2024-10-19T22:59:43.000Z

Shipping Cost: 10 USD