Arader Galleries Audubon Auction May 2013 by Daniel Brunt

John James Audubon ...handsome works of nature

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HANDSOME WORKS OF NATURE

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CATALOGUE: $30 postage paid in the United States $60 postage paid internationally To order the catalog or get more complete information please contact Guernsey’s CONTENTS: Audubon’s Birds........................................................Lots 1 - 147 Audubon’s Quadrupeds.............................................Lots 148 - 214 Selection of books and manuscripts..........................Lots 215 - 217 Pierre-Joseph Redouté watercolors.............................Lots 218 - 230

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JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (1785-1851) A Selection of Aquatints from “The Birds of America” First edition engravings with original hand-color Published in London between 1827 and 1838 by Robert Havell Each plate approximately 39” x 26 1/2” with full margins; Approximate frame size for each: 49 1/2” x 37” (notes mark those framed)

Lots 1 - 147 It's a strange fact about American archetypes: no one tries harder to be one than a foreigner. And there have been few who tried harder, or succeeded more completely, than John James Audubon. He has a place in our national folklore alongside Johnny Appleseed. His name connotes a kind of genteel environmentalism of birds-watchers and watercolorists. His greatest achievement, The Birds of America, is part of our self-image, and has been for well over a hundred years -- so much so that it's unclear whether the volume should be shelved under Art or Americana. But like so many of our forefathers, Audubon invented himself. The character he chose to play was that of a swaggering adventurer and frontiersman. In reality he was an excitable Frenchman, with a taste for American wilderness myths and a flair for self-promotion. Audubon was born in Haiti, the illegitimate Creole son of a French sea merchant and a local chambermaid. He was raised in France until 1803, when his father sent him to the United States to avoid being drafted into the Napoleonic wars. There he started what proved to be a long run of unsuccessful schemes. He tried to run a lead mine in Pennsylvania. It folded. After marrying, he opened up a store in Louisville. It, too, went under. He started a steamboat line, and it led him into bankruptcy. By then he was 35 and, he admitted to his wife, a failure. But he had one last idea: to make portraits of the birds of the continent and sell them. At the time, it was not as unlikely an endeavor as it might seem today. Marketing prints by subscription was a respectable, if somewhat chancy, business, and natural history was a popular subject; in fact, Audubon faced considerable competition. What's more, he had little formal training in art, and even less in ornithology. But what he lacked in experience he made up for in braggadocio. Failure seemed to have gone to his head: he claimed to be French royalty, to have studied with Jacques-Louis David, and to have gone on a hunting expedition with Daniel Boone -- none of which, it seems, was true. More importantly, he pursued his birds with an unusual passion for accuracy and painterly beauty, a fervor caused, one imagines, as much by desperation as by scientific and aesthetic high-mindedness. For years he tracked his subjects to the known edges of the country (the journals he kept along the way are a minor literary achievement in themselves). By his death, in 1851, he had completed 584 individual studies, 435 of which appeared in The Birds of America. It then fell to him to find an engraver and to round up subscribers. When they could not be found in the U.S., he went to London, hoping to establish himself there. In time he did, but only by lying a little and exaggerating a lot. With his long hair, bear-grease pomade, buckskin jacket, and tall tales, he presented himself as a quintessential 19th-century American type, an explorer and adventurer come to present to wildlife of America to an Old World audience. The English bought the act and eventually exported it back to the United States, and Audubon's career was made. So how good was he? Good enough, certainly, to merit the attention he has received. To begin with, he was an exceptional naturalist. The striking posture of his birds -- with their wings spread flat against the picture plane, their beaks open, their necks craned -- displays as much of their shape and plumage as possible, with a degree of detail that proves the extent of his research. And the delicately rendered backgrounds (for the most part filled in by assistants) were more than mise-en-scènes; they were meant to show something of the birds' habitats, giving them a context in natural history. Environmentalists may squirm at the idea that the Audubon Society's namesake happily shot his subjects before fixing them onto wires, arranging them like props and then rendering the results. But he did so for the same reason that Leonardo da Vinci dissected cadavers: he believed that art and science alike began in accurate observation. And he was a painter of considerable merit. One cannot deny that he was limited by his curious and somewhat marginal subject matter , but, like any good artist, he pushed those limits well beyond their previous place. If Audubon did not in fact study with David, he nonetheless learned from the latter's work; his studies of the birds are portrayed with all the lapidary dignity and drama of David's historical portraits, with all their harsh lighting, sculpted forms, and carefully proposed protagonists. Indeed, his birds are an oddly anthropomorphic lot. His ghoulish Black Vultures, for example, guard their deer's-head meal and glare out at the observer. His Golden-Eye Ducks are as childlike and cheerful as any characters Disney invented. His Trumpeter Swan bends its neck down to study a bumblebee, with an expression close to wonder. Other birds strut and preen; they fight bitterly and feed their young tenderly; they are presented in tableaux of matrimonial comfort and kingly laissez-faire; they are cranky, quixotic, and slightly eccentric. Which is to say that Audubon's birds are just that: his birds, not nature's, not even quite America's. And that, at last, is what elevates them above mere illustration. The artist's eye and hand can be seen on every page; the birds have personalities, and Audubon is their creator. If we nonetheless claim them as our own -- and claim him along with them -- it testifies both to art's skill at inventing nature and the America's power of mythic assimilation. 1

1 Plate 1 Male Turkey Retail price: $250,000 Estimate: $100,000 - 125,000 Guidance: Guernseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auction House, December 5, 2012: $170,800 2

2 Plate 2 Yellow - billed Cuckoo Retail price: $22,500 Estimate: $7,000 - 10,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set; Christie's, June25, 2004: $11,950

Plate 11 Bird of Washington / Bald Eagle Retail price: $25,000 Estimate: $7,000 - 10,000 Guidance: Christie's, January 17, 2008: $10,625

Plate 7 Purple Grackle or Common Crow Blackbird Retail price: $22,500 Estimate: $7,000 - 10,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set Christie's, June25, 2004: $13,145

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6 Plate 12 Baltimore Oriole Retail price: $39,500 Estimate: $13,000 - 16,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set Christie's, June25, 2004: $35,850

Plate 14 Prairie Warbler Retail price: $5,500 Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set Christie's, June25, 2004: $3,585

7 Plate 20 Blue Winged Yellow Warbler Retail price: $9,500 Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve Guidance: Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, January 25, 2013: $1,041.66

Plate 18 Bewicks Wren Retail price: $4,800 Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve

9 Plate 24 Roscoes Yellow Throat Retail price: $4,800 Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set Christie's, June25, 2004: $2,390

Plate 22 Purple Martin Retail price: $12,000 Estimate: $4,000 - 6,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set Christie's, June25, 2004: $4,780

11 Plate 31 Tennessee Warbler Retail price: $4,500 Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve

13 12 Plate 32 American Swift Retail price: $2,800 Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve

Plate 36 Stanley Hawk Retail price: $9,000 Estimate: $3,000 - 5,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set Christie's, June25, 2004: $5,378

14 Plate 39 Crested Titmouse Retail price: $9,500 Estimate: $1,500 - 2,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set Christie's, June25, 2004: $13,145

15 Plate 45 Trailâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flycatcher Retail price: $4,800 Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve

Plate 42 Orchard Oriole Retail price: $19,000 Estimate: $4,000 - 6,000 Guidance: Christie's, January 18, 2007: $10,200

Plate 51 Red-tailed Hawk Retail price: $17,500 Estimate: $4,000 - 5,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set Christie's, June25, 2004: $16,730

Plate 52 Chuck-will's Widow Retail price: $25,000 Estimate: $6,000 - 8,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $7,170

Plate 53 Painted Bunting (Finch) Retail price: $15,000 Estimate: $4,000 - 5,000 Guidance: Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, January 25, 2013: $1,041.66

Plate 54 Rice Bunting (Bird) Retail price: $9,500 Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000 Guidance: Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, January 25, 2013: $1,041.66 8

21 Plate 46 Barred Owl Retail price: $35,000 Estimate: $12,000 - 15,000 Guidance: Christie's, October 3, 2007: $15,000

Plate 68 Republican or Cliff Swallow Retail price: $4,800 Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000 No Reserve

Plate 67 Red-winged Starling / Marsh Blackbird / Red-winged Blackbird Retail price: $8,800 Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000 No Reserve

Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set Christie's, June25, 2004: $4,183

24 Plate 74 Indigo-bird Retail price: $9,000 Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $5,019 10

Plate 75 Le Petit Caporal Retail price: $9,500 Estimate: $3,000 - 4,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $7,170

Plate 70 Henslow's Bunting Retail price: $5,500 Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000 No Reserve

28 Plate 84 Blue Grey Flycatcher Retail price: $5,800 Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve

Plate 77 Belted Kingfisher Retail price: $35,000 Estimate: $12,000 - 15,000 Guidance: Sotheby's, October 5, 2007: $22,500

Plate 76 Virginian Partridge Retail price: $135,000 Estimate: $50,000 - 60,000 Guidance: Sotheby's, January 18, 2008: $97,000

30 Plate 92 Pigeon Hawk Retail price: $15,000 Estimate: $5,000 - 6,000

Plate 91 Broad winged Hawk Retail price: $30,000 Estimate: $5,000 - 6,000 Guidance: Christie's, January 21, 2011: $11,250

32 Plate 104 Chipping Sparrow Retail price: $4,800 Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve

Plate 94 Bay- winged Bunting Retail price: $6,500 Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000 No Reserve 13

34 Plate 96 Columbia Jay / Black-throated Magpie-Jay Retail price: $55,000 Estimate: $25,000 - 30,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $47,800 14

35 Plate 106 Black Vulture / Carrion Crow Retail price: $9,000 Estimate: 3,000 - 4,000 No Reserve

36 Plate 107 Canada Jay Retail price: $14,000 Estimate: 3,000 - 4,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set Christie's, June25, 2004: $8,365

Plate 117 Mississippi Kite Retail price: $12,000 Estimate: 4,000 - 5,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set Christie's, June25, 2004: $5,975 15

38 Plate 113 Blue-bird Retail price: $11,000 Estimate: $1,500 - 2,000 No Reserve

39 Plate 129 Great Crested Flycatcher Retail price: $5,800 Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve

Plate 128 Cat Bird Retail price: $5,800 Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000 Guidance: Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, January 25, 2013: $1,041.66

41 Plate 116 Brown Thrasher / Ferruginous Thrush Retail price: $26,500 Estimate:12,000 - 14,000 Guidance: Guernsey's Auction House, December 5, 2012: $13,420 17

42 Plate 121 Snowy Owl Retail price: $275,000 Estimate: $100,000-150,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $186,700 18

43 Plate 131 The American Robin Framed Retail price: $45,000 Estimate: $16,000 - 18,000 Guidance:Sotheby's, January 19, 2007: $30,000 19

44 Plate 136 Eastern Meadowlark / Meadow Lark Retail price: $65,000 Estimate: $20,000 - 30,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $47,800 20

Plate 147 Night Hawk Retail price: $25,000 Estimate: $7,000 - 10,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $9,560

Plate 146 Fish Crow Retail price: $15,000 Estimate: $3,000 - 4,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $13,145

48 Plate 156 American Crow Retail price: $32,000 Estimate: $13,000 - 14,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $19,120 49

Plate 159 Cardinal Grosbeak Retail price: $42,000 Estimate: $10,000 - 15,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $26,290

Plate 157 Rusty Grackle Retail price: $13,000 Estimate: $3,000 - 4,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $3,346 21

50 Plate 167 Key West Quail - Dove Retail price: $42,000 Estimate: $10,000 - 12,000 Guidance: Sotheby's, October 5, 2007: $12,500

51 Plate 172 Blue-headed Pigeon Retail price: $19,000 Estimate: $4,000 - 5,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $8,365 22

53 Plate 174 Olive Sided Flycatcher Retail price: $5,800 Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $2,390

Plate 179 Wood Wren Retail price: $8,500 Estimate: $3,000 - 4,000

Plate 181 Golden Eagle Retail price: $29,000 Estimate: $3,000 - 4,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set Christie's, June25, 2004: $22,705

Plate 192 Great American Shrike or Butcher Bird Retail price: $9,000 Estimate: $3,000 - 4,000 No Reserve

56 Plate 176 Spotted Grouse / Spruce Grouse Retail price: $39,000 Estimate: $9,000 - 12,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $22,705

57 Plate 186 Pinnated Grous / Greater Prairie-Chicken Retail price: $42,000 Estimate: $8,000 - 12,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $26,290

Plate 191 Willow Grous Retail price: $42,000 Estiamte: $12,000 - 15,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $15,535

60 Plate 205 Virginia Rail Retail price: $11,000 Estiamte: $2,000 - 3,000 No Reserve

61 Plate 208 Esquimax Curlew Retail price: $5,500 Estiamte: $1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $2,868

Plate 193 Lincoln Finch Retail price: $8,500 Estiamte: $1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve

62 Plate 214 Razor-billed Auk Retail price: $7,500 Estiamte: $2,000 - 3,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $2,868 26

63 Plate 201 Canada Goose Retail price: $125,000 Estiamte: $40,000 - 50,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $47,800 27

64 Plate 203 Fresh Water Marsh Hen Retail price: $12,000 Estiamte: $2,500 - 3,500

65 Plate 204 Salt Water Marsh Hen Retail price: $11,000 Estiamte: $2,500 - 3,500 28

66 Plate 206 Summer or Wood Duck Retail price: $145,000 Estimate: $50,000 - 60,000 Guidance: Sotheby's, October 5, 2007: $73,000 29

67 Plate 216 Wood Ibis Retail price: $250,000 Estimate: $55,000 - 70,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $83,650

Plate 227 Pin tailed Duck Retail price: $28,000 Estimate: $12,000 - 15,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $11,950

69 Plate 228 Green winged Teal Retail price: $19,000 Estimate: $7,000 - 10,000 Guidance: Sotheby’s, January 25, 2013: $2,187.50

70 Plate 229 Scaup Duck Retail price: $12,000 Estimate: $5,000 - 6,000 Guidance: Sotheby’s, January 25, 2013: $2,187.50 32

72 Plate 224 Kittiwake Gull Retail price: $9,000 Estimate: $3,000 - 4,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $4,183

Plate 218 Foolish Guillemot Retail price: $6,500 Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000 No Reserve

73 Plate 225 Kildeer Plover Retail price: $5,800 Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $4,183

74 Plate 233 Sora or Rail Retail price: $11,000 Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $2,868 33

Plate 234 Tufted Duck Retail price: $15,000 Estimate: $3,000 - 4,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $8,963

76 Plate 222 White Ibis Retail price: $55,000 Estimate: $16,000 - 18,000 Guidance:The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $23,900

77 Plate 232 Hooded Merganser Retail price: $27,000 Estimate: $10,000 - 12,000 Guidance:Sotheby's, January 16, 2002: $14,400 34

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Plate 231 Long billed Curlew Retail price: $185,000 Estimate: $65,000 - 75,000 Guidance:The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $89,625 The Day I Sold Three of the Aquatints of John James Audubon to President Ronald Reagan Refers to lots 78, 96, 103

In the Summer of 1985, it looked like the reign of the greatest museum director of the 20th century was coming to an end. He was being replaced by someone who has curried the favor of the wife of the most powerful man in the world. It was at this time that he called me to replace some of the oil paintings in his bosses office with Audubons. Clem Conger built a glorious collection of American Art and Furniture during the 30 years that he curated the collections at the White House and the State Department. He was an elegant, knowledgable, attractive man who had an uncanny ability to raise money and get donations of furniture and artwork like no one else. Over those forty years Clem acquired magnificent Americana from collectors time and time again. Sometimes this broke the hearts of other museum directors but how could they win against a man whose client was the President of the United States. Of course I was not allowed to make my pitch for these Audubons directly to the President. But I was allowed to drive them down to the White House where Clem brought in a selection of 25 of the best images. Almost instantly Reagan selected the three that had the city views in the background - the Canvas Backed Duck with Baltimore, The Long Billed Curlew with Charleston and the Great White Heron with Key West were his choices. Wow. What a day. It was exciting and an honor to have been selected for this project. In 1986, Mr. Conger was replaced as curator by Rex Scouten, who had established a close relationship with Nancy Reagan as chief usher of the White House. Mr. Conger retired from the State Department in 1992. He was not honored nearly as much as he should have been but not getting along with a Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife back then was a crime without pardon. 35

Plate 236 Black - Crowned Night- Heron / Night Heron / Qua bird Retail price: $125,000 Estimate: $30,000 - 40,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $95,600

Plate 237 Great Esquimaux Curlew Retail price: $17,500 Estimate: $3,000 - 4,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $10,755

Plate 239 American Coot Retail price: $6,500 Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000 No Reserve

Plate 244 Common Gallinule Retail price: $8,500 Estimate: $3,500 - 4,000 No Reserve

Plate 247 Velvet Duck / White-winged Scoter Retail price: $18,000 Estimate: $3,000 - 4,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $5,975

84 Plate 248 American Pied - bill Dobchick Retail price: $7,500 Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $4,780

85 Plate 249 Tufted Auk Retail price: $11,000 Estimate: $4,000 - 5,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $4,780

86 Plate 258 Hudsonian Godwit Retail price: $6,500 Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve

Plate 246 Eider Duck Retail price: $95,000 Estimate: $20,000 - 22,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $41,825

88 Plate 251 Brown Pelican Retail price: $175,000 Estimate: $90,000 - 120,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $107,550 40

89 Plate 261 Hooping Crane, Young / Sandhill Crane Retail price: $125,000 Estimate: $45,000 - 55,000 Guidance:The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $65,725

Plate 263 Pigmy Curlew Retail price: $5,800 Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve

Plate 268 American Woodcock Retail price: $22,000 Estimate: $6,000 - 8,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $7,170

Plate 265 Buff breasted Sandpiper Retail price: $5,800 Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve Guidance: January 25, 2013: $937.50

Plate 269 Greenshank Retail price: $18,000 Estimate: $6,000 - 7,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $8,365

94 Plate 277 Hutchins's Barnacle Goose / Canada Goose Framed Retail price: $15,000 Estimate: $4,000 - 5,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $9,560

Plate 271 Frigate Pelican Framed Retail price: $45,000 Estimate: $15,000 - 18,000 Guidance: Sotheby's, January 22, 2010: $22,500

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Plate 281 Great White Heron / Great Blue Heron Framed Retail price: $190,000 Estimate: $70,000 - 80,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $101,575

98 Plate 285 Fork-tailed Gull Retail price: $9,500 Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $3,585

Plate 286 White Fronted Goose (Framed) Retail price: $25,000 Estimate: $5,000 - 6,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $7,768

100 Plate 297 Harlequin Duck (Framed) Retail price: $14,000 Estimate: $4,000 - 6,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $5,975

Plate 296 Barnacle Goose (Framed) Havell Studio Pattern Plate Retail price: $13,000 Estimate: $3,000 - 4,000 No Reserve

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102 Plate 305 Purple Gallinule Retail price: $9,500 Estimate: $2,000 - 4,000 No Reserve

Plate 313 Blue - winged Teal (Framed) Retail price: $25,000 Estimate: $10,000 - 12,000 Guidance: Sotheby's, October 5, 2007: $25,000 45

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103 Plate 301 Canvas Back Duck Retail price: $150,000 Estimate: $45,000 - 55,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $71,700

104 Plate 302 Dusky Duck Retail price: $25,000 Estimate: $10,000 - 12,000 Guidance: Sotheby's, October 5, 2007: $13,750 46

105 Plate 316 American Anhinga / Black-bellied Darter Framed Retail price: $78,000 Estimate: $30,000 - 35,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $38,240 47

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107 Plate 315 Red-breasted Sandpiper Retail price: $5,800 Estimate: $1,500 - 2,000 No Reserve Guidance: Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, January 25, 2013: $931.50

Plate 322 Red-headed Duck / Redhead Framed Retail price: $22,000 Estimate: $6,000 - 10,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $8,963

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108 Plate 327 Shoveller Duck / Northern Shoveler Framed Retail price: $48,000 Estimate: $16,000 - 18,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $26,290

Plate 326 Gannet Framed Retail price: $28,000 Estimate: $4,000 - 5,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $15,535

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Plate 334 Black Bellied Plover Retail price: $3,800 Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $2,629

Plate 329 Yellow-breasted Rail Retail price: $4,500 Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve

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Plate 331 Goosander / Common Merganser with Cohoes Falls in the State of New York in the background (Framed) Retail price: $65,000 Estimate: $10,000 - 12,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $20,315

113 Plate 336 Yellow-Crowned Heron Retail price: $65,000 Estimate: $15,000 - 18,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $47,800 50

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Plate 338 Bemaculated Duck Retail price: $18,000 Estimate: $7,000 - 10,000

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116 Plate 339 Little Auk Retail price: $7,500 Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $2,390

Plate 343 Ruddy Duck Retail price: $18,000 Estimate: $4,000 - 6,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $8,365

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117 Plate 346 Pacific Loon / Black-Throated Diver (Framed) Retail price: $32,000 Estimate: $10,000 - 12,000 Guidance: Christie's, January 21, 2011: $22,500

Plate 345 American Widgeon (Framed) Retail price: $15,000 Estimate: $5,000 - 6,000 No Reserve

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119 Plate 350 Rocky Mountain Plover Retail price: $4,500 Estimate: $1,000 -2,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $2,390

Plate 349 Least Water-hen Retail price: $4,500 Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve

121 Plate 342 Golden-Eye Duck / Common Goldeneye (Framed) Retail price: $48,000 Estimate: $20,000 - 22,000 Guidance:The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $26,290

122 Plate 351 Great Cinereous or Gray Owl (Framed) Retail price: $48,000 Estimate: $24,000 - 26,000 Guidance:The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $26,290 53

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123 Plate 361 Long Tailed Grouse Retail price: $28,000 Estimate: $4,000 - 6,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $5,736

Plate 348 Gadwall Duck (Framed) Retail price: $22,000 Estimate: $6,000 - 8,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $7,170

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126 Plate 372 Common Buzzard / Swainson's Hawk (Framed) Retail price: $15,000 Estimate: $6,000 - 10,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $5,378

Plate 385 Bank Swallow;Violet-green Swallow Retail price: $4,500 Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000 No Reserve

127 Plate 365 Lapland Long-spur Retail price: $7,500 Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $3,346

128 Plate 371 Cock of the Plains Retail price: $25,000 Estimate:$6,000 - 8,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $22,705

129 Plate 366 Iceland or Jer Falcon Retail price: $225,000 Estimate: $80,000 - 100,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $119,500

Plate 370 American Water Ouzel Retail price: $28,000 Estimate: $6,000 - 8,000

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131 Plate 376 Trumpeter Swan (Framed) Retail price: $95,000 Estimate:$24,000 - 28,000 Guidance: Neal Auction Company, June 25, 2011: $41,825

132 Plate 381 Snow Goose (Framed) Retail price: $18,000 Estimate: $5,000 - 7,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $7,170 58

133 Plate 382 Sharp Tailed Grouse Retail price: $25,000 Estimate: $6,000 - 8,000 Guidance: Neal Auction Company, June 25, 2011: $15,535

134 Plate 386 White Heron (Framed) Retail price: $75,000 Estimate: $30,000 - 40,000 Guidance:The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $57,360 59

135 Plate 387 Glossy Ibis (Framed) Retail price: $65,000 Estimate: $15,000 - 20,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $33,460

136 Plate 397 Scarlet Ibis Framed Retail price: $65,000 Estimate:$25,000 - 30,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $35,850

137 Plate 390 Lark Finch / Prairie Finch / Brown Long Sparrow Retail price: $4,500 Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $2,868

138 Plate 391 Brant Goose Retail price: $12,000 Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000 No Reserve 61

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Plate 401 Red - Breasted Merganser (Framed) Retail price: $45,000 Estimate: $7,000 - 10,000 Guidance: Sotheby's, January 16, 2002: $27,200

140 Plate 413 California Partridge / California Quail (Framed) Retail price: $12,000 Estimate: $4,000 - 6,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $7,170

141 Plate 423 Plumed Partridge and Thick-legged Partridge Retail price: $9,500 Estimate: $3,000 - 4,000

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142 Plate 420 Prairie Starling Retail price: $5,800 Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $2,390

Plate 435 Columbian Water Ouzel-/ Arctic Water Ouzel Retail price: $4,800 Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve

144 Plate430 Slender billed Guillemot Retail price: $5,500 Estimate:$1,000 - 2,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $2,390 64

145 Plate 418 I. American Ptarmigan; 2. White-tailed Grous /I. Rock Ptarmigan; 2. White-tailed Ptarmigan (Framed) Retail price: $24,000 Estimate: $4,000 - 6,000 No Reserve Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $7,768

146 Plate 429 Western Duck Retail price: $11,000 Estimate: $6,000 - 7,000 Guidance: The Magnificent Sachsen Meiningen Set, Christie's, June25, 2004: $5,975 65

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Robert Havell, Jr. (1793--1878) Death of a Warrior: White Headed Eagle, Canvas Back Duck & Young (The Deaht of a Tyrant) Signed, dated 1871, numbered 78 and inscribed as titled in ink on the reverse (lower right); faintly inscribed in pencil The Death of a Tyrant on the reverse (lower left) Oil on canvas 36 1/8 by 50 inches Retail price: $250,000 Estimate: $150,000 - 200,000

The British-born artist, Robert Havell, Jr. is best known for his work on Audubon's Birds of America, where he was principal engraver, engraving 425 of the plates. Havell, however also produced paintings, many of which are neither signed nor dated. Those which are signed are inscribed on the back, as in the case for the present work. This dramatic work depicts a dramatic scene, as this bird of prey nears his death and two canvas back ducks protectively shield their young. This image is created in the same manner that Havell as Audubon's engravings, the combination of immense attention to detail and the depiction of the inherent naturalism of the creatures and setting. The scene is set before the Hudson River, which Havell was quite familiar with, having lived in various residences with views of the Hudson River throughout his lifetime. Literature: The Auk, A Quarterly Journal of Ornithology. Editor J.A. Allen. Associate Editor Frank M. Chapman. Volume XXV. Published by The American Ornithologists' Union. Cambridge, Mass. 1908. Page 407. "After coming to America, Havell devoted much time to painting in oils and a short time before his death gave an exhibition and sale at his home, of some seventy-five paintings representing landscapes, panorama views and ornithological subjects. The titles of some of these were 'Sun Set on the Hudson,' 'Life and Death of the Pines' (a forest scene in Canada; the old pines dead and the youngpines springing up amid their graves), 'Indians gathering Wild Rice,' panorama views of 'East River' and 'Niagara,' 'Hawk attacking Mallard Ducks,' 'Death of the Warrior' (White-headed Eagle dying, and aCanvasback Ducks trying to protect their young), 'Carolina Doves courting.' Not long since some of Havell's paintings were still in possession of his grandson, who also has the silver loving-cup which Audubon presented to his friend and engraver on the completion of the second volume. " 66

JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (1785-1851) Audubon’s Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America A Selection of Lithographs with original hand-color Imperial Folio; Published in Philadelphia between 1839 and 1844 by J.T. Bowen Originally issued in 30 parts, 5 plates per part In collaboration with his sons, Victor Gifford and John Woodhouse Audubon Each plate approximately 27 ¾" x 21 ½" with full margins

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Audubon’s Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America A Selection of Lithographs with original hand-color Imperial Folio; Published in Philadelphia between 1839 and 1844 by J.T. Bowen Originally issued in 30 parts, 5 plates per part In collaboration with his sons, Victor Gifford and John Woodhouse Audubon Each plate approximately 27 ¾" x 21 ½" with full margins

Plate 3 Townsend’s Rocky Mountain Hare Retail price: $12,000 Estimate: $3,000 - 4,000 No Reserve Guidance: Sotheby’s, January 16, 2002: $3,900

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Plate 5 Richardson’s Columbia Squirrel Retail price: $6,000 Estimate: $100 - 200 No Reserve Guidance: Christie’s, March 10, 2000, $790

Plate 8 Chipping Squirrel Retail price: $7,000 Estimate: $700 - 1,000 No Reserve Guidance: Christie’s, March 10, 2000, $790

150 Plate 7 Carolina Grey Squirrel Retail price: $8,000 Estimate: $200 - 300 No Reserve Guidance: Christie’s, March 10, 2000, $790

152 Plate 6 American Cross Fox Retail price: $6,000 Estimate: $1,000 - 1,500 No Reserve Guidance: Important Estates Auction-4028 Magazine St. & 3923 Carondelet St.New Orleans, November, 2010, $1,845

153 Plate 9 Parry’s Marmot Squirrel Retail price: $2,500 Estimate: $100 - 150 No Reserve Guidance: Christie’s, March 10, 2000, $485

154 Plate 10 Common American Shrew Mole Retail price: $1,500 Estimate: $50 - 100 No Reserve Guidance: Skinner, November 16, 2008, $652 70

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Plate 17 Cat Squirrel Retail price: $4,000 Estimate: $500 - 800 No Reserve Guidance: Christie’s, March 10, 2000, $790

Plate 14 Hudson Bay Squirrel Retail price: $6,000 Estimate: $1,000 - 1,500 No Reserve Guidance: Swann Galleries, December 8, 2011, $960

156 Plate 15 Oregon Flying Squirrel Retail price: $8,000 Estimate: $500 - 800 No Reserve Guidance: Christie’s, March 10, 2000, $790 71

158 Plate 11 Northern Hare Summer Retail price: $12,000 Estimate: $3,000 - 4,000 No Reserve Guidance: Guernsey’s, December 5, 2012: $2,928

159 Plate 12 Northern Hare Winter Retail price: $12,000 Estimate: $800 - 1,200 No Reserve Guidance: Sotheby’s, New York, January 16, 2003: $1,200 72

Plate 16 Canada Lynx Retail price: $28,000 Estimate: $10,000 - 12,000 Guidance: Guernsey’s Auction House, 2011, $26,840

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Plate 23 The Black Rat Retail price: $5,000 Estimate: $300 - 400 No Reserve Guidance: Christie’s, March 10, 2000, $345

Plate 20 Townsend’s Ground Squirrel Retail price: $2,500 Estimate: $500 - 600 No Reserve Guidance: Christie’s, March 10, 2000, $790

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163 Plate 18 Marsh Hare Retail price: $7,500 Estimate: $600 - 800 No Reserve 74

Plate 21 Grey Fox Retail price: $48,000 Estimate: $18,000 - 22,000 Guidance: Christie’s, New York, January 18, 2001, $18,800

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Plate 22 Grey Rabbit Retail price: $15,000 Estimate: $1,500 - 2,000 No Reserve Guidance: Neal Auction Company, February 12, 2011, $1,792.50

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Plate 26 The Wolverine Retail price: $13,000 Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000 No Reserve Guidance: Leslie Hindman, November 15, 2011, $2,318

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Plate 31 Collared Peccary Retail price: $16,000 Estimate: $4,000 - 5,000 No Reserve Guidance: Sotheby’s, New York, January 23, 2009: $3,750

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Plate 19 Soft Haired Squirrel Retail price: $5,000 Estimate: $500 - 600 No Reserve Guidance: Christie’s, March 10, 2000, $790

Plate 25 Downy Squirrel Retail price: $5,000 Estimate: $100 - 200 No Reserve Guidance: Christie’s, March 10, 2000, $485

Plate 24 Four Stripped Ground Squirrel Retail price: $4,500 Estimate: $100 - 200 No Reserve Guidance: Heritage Auctions, October 14, 2010, $131.45

Plate 29 Rocky Mountain Neotoma Retail price: $2,500 Estimate: $100 - 200 No Reserve Guidance: Skinner, November 18, 2007, $499 79

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172 Plate 32 Polar Hare Retail price: $13,000 Estimate: $3,000 - 4,000 No Reserve Guidance: Guernsey’s, September 8, 2012, $3,355

173 Plate 33 Mink Retail price: $16,000 Estimate: $4,000 - 5,000 No Reserve Guidance: Guernsey’s, December 5, 2012: $1,952 80

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Plate 34 Black Squirrel Retail price: $9,000 Estimate: $1,000 - 1,500 No Reserve Guidance: Christie’s, March 10, 2000, $187.50

Plate 35 Migratory Squirrel Retail price: $5,000 Estimate: $500 - 600 No Reserve Guidance: Neal Auction Company, Jun 25, 2011, $2,091

175 Plate 38 Red - Bellied Squirrel Retail price: $7,000 Estimate: $300 - 400 No Reserve Guidance: Neal Auction Company, Jun 25, 2011, $1,845

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178 Plate 39 Leopard Spermophile Retail price: $2,500 Estimate: $100 -200 No Reserve Guidance: Christie’s, March 10, 2000, $187.50

Plate 37 Swamp Hare Retail price: $7,500 Estimate: $1,500 - 2,000 No Reserve Guidance: Neal Auction Company, Jun 25, 2011, $2,074 81

179 Plate 36 Canada Porcupine Retail price: $14,000 Estimate: $3,000 - 5,000 No Reserve Guidance: Sotheby’s, June 19, 2009, $5313 82

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Plate 41 Pennants Marten Retail price: $6,000 Estimate: $200 - 300 No Reserve

Plate 40 White Footed Mouse Retail price: $2,500 Estimate: $100 - 200 No Reserve

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Plate 43 Hare Squirrel Retail price: $6,000 Estimate: $400 - 600 No Reserve Guidance: Christie’s, 2011, Lot 93, $1,125

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183 Plate 44 Canada Pouched Rat Retail price: $2,500 Estimate: $100 - 200 No Reserve Guidance: Neal Auction Companies, 2011, Lot 164, $657

Plate 45 Wilson’s Meadow Mouse Retail price: $2,500 Estimate: $100 - 200 No Reserve

185 Plate 46 The American Beaver Retail price: $17,000 Estimate: $5,000 - 6,000

186 Plate 42 Common American Skunk Retail price: $3,000 Estimate: $1,000 - 1,500 No Reserve Guidance: Guernsey’s, December 5, 2012: $1,342

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Plate 47 American Badger Retail price: $4,000 Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000 No Reserve

Plate 48 Douglass Squirrel Retail price: $1,500 Estimate: $100 - 200 No Reserve Guidance: Swann, 2003, Lot 246, $747

Plate 50 Richardson’s Spermophile Retail price: $400 Estimate: $100 - 200 No Reserve

Plate 49 Douglasses Spermophile Retail price: $600 Estimate: $100 - 200 No Reserve 85

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191 Plate 51 Canada Otter Retail price: $12,000 Estimate: $3,000 - 4,000 No Reserve

192 Plate 53 Texan Skunk Retail price: $12,000 Estimate: $3,000 - 4,000 No Reserve 86

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Plate 60 Bridled Weasel Retail price: $2,500 Estimate: $1,000 - 1,500 No Reserve Plate 65 Harvest Mouse Retail price: $3,000 Estimate: $1,500 - 2,000 No Reserve

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Plate 72 White American Wolf Retail price: $5,000 Estimate: $1,000 - 1,500 No Reserve

Plate 77 Pronged Horned Antelope Retail price: $5,000 Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000 No Reserve 87

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197 Plate 63 Black - Tailed Hare Retail price: $9,000 Estimate: $4,000 - 5,000 No Reserve Guidance: Guernsey’s, December 5, 2012, $2,440

198 Plate 66 Virginian Opossum Retail price: $8,000 Estimate: $4,000 - 5,000 No Reserve Guidance: Sotheby’s, New York, January 14, 2001: $3,900 88

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199 Plate 83 Little Chief Hare Retail price: $400 Estimate: $100 - 200 No Reserve Guidance: Neal Auction Companies, 2011, Lot 155, $1,845

Plate 104 Collies Squirrel Retail price: $2,500 Estimate: $400 - 500 No Reserve

201 Plate 122 Canada Otter Male Retail price: $12,000 Estimate: $3,000 - 4,000 No Reserve 89

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Plate 96 Cougar Male Retail price: $16,000 Estimate: $5,000 - 6,000 Guidance: Swann, 2010, Lot 146, $5,280

203 Plate 82 Red Texan Wolf Retail price: $16,000 Estimate: $8,000 - 10,000 Guidance: Sotheby’s, New York, 2005: $9,375

204 Plate 91 Polar Bear Retail price: $18,000 Estimate: $7,000 - 8,000 Guidance: Christie’s, New York, January 20, 2005: $10,800 91

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Plate 123 Sewellel Retail price: $800 Estimate: $100 - 200 No Reserve

Plate 125 American Marsh Shrew Retail price: $800 Estimate: $100 - 200 No Reserve

Plate 128 Rocky Mountain Goat Retail price: $6,000 Estimate: $3,000 - 4,000 No Reserve Guidance: Alderfer Auctions, 2004: $4,750 No Reserve

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Plate 131 208 Grizzly Bear Retail price: $9,000 Estimate: $6,000 - 7,000 Guidance: Christie’s, New York, January 18, 2001: $4,465

209 Plate 132 Hare Indian Dog Retail price: $9,000 Estimate: $3,000 - 4,000 No Reserve Guidance: Christie’s, NY, January 20, 2005: $2,400

210 Plate 137 Sea Otter Retail price: $12,000 Estimate: $3,000 - 4,000 No Reserve Guidance: Neal Auction Company, 2011, $5,497 93

211 Plate 138 Pine Marten Retail price: $5,000 Estimate: $2,000 - 3,000 No Reserve

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213 Plate 143 Rocky Mountain Flying Squirrel Retail price: $1,000 Estimate: $400 - 500 No Reserve

Plate 149 Fremonts Squirrel Retail price: $4,500 Estimate: $400 - 500 No Reserve 94

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Plate 141 American Black Bear Retail price: $22,500 Estimate: $7,000 - 8,000 Guidance: Guernsey’s, December 5, 2012: $11,590

215 COOK, Capt. James (1728-1779). HAWKESWORTH, John (1715-1773). The Three Voyages of Captain James Cook. London: W. Strahan and G. Nicol. 1773 – 1784. Estimate: $7,000 - 10,000 Guidance: Sotheby's New York, June 17, 2011, lot 87, $13,750 9 volumes. 8 text volumes, and atlas volume. Uniformly bound in half modern tan calf cloth, gilt. [FIRST VOYAGE]: HAWKESWORTH, John. An Account of the Voyages undertaken by the Order of His Present Majesty for making Discoveries in the Southern Hemisphere, And successively performed by Commodore Byron, Captain Wallis, Captain Carteret, And Captain Cook, In the Dolphin, the Swallow, and the Endeavour. London: W. Strahan, 1773. 3 volumes 4to., (11 x 9 inches. 3 large engraved folding charts of the “South Sea” , New Zealand, and New South Wales (separations at folds, edges frayed), 19 folding charts, 19 folding views or coastal profiles, and 9 full-page charts, portraits or plates of artifacts. FIRST EDITION, with the directions for placing the cuts but without the Strait of Magellan chart (one full-page plate misbound with the second voyage). [SECOND VOYAGE]: COOK, Capt. James. A Voyage towards the South Pole, and round the World. Performed in His Majesty's Ships the Resolution and Adventure, in the years 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775 ... In which is included, Captain Furneaux's Narrative of his Proceedings in the Adventure during the Separation of the Ships. London: W.Strahan and T.Cadell, 1784. 2 volumes, 4to (11 x 9 inches). Engraved portrait frontispiece, large folding chart of the Southern Hemisphere and 5 folding charts, 27 folding views, and 30 full-page plates (including one from the first voyage, one letterpress table. Fourth edition. [THIRD VOYAGE]: COOK, James and James KING (1750-1784). A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean. Undertaken, by the command of His Majesty, for making Discoveries in the Northern Hemisphere. To determine The Position and Extent of the West Side of North America; its Distance from Asia; and the Practicability of a Northern Passage to Europe. London: G. Nicol, 1784. Atlas volume folio (21 4/8 x 6 inches): double-page chart of the “S.W. Coast of America and N.E. Coast of Asia” and 61 full-page plates of views, artifacts and portraits, with a later issue of the “Death of Cook” plate tipped in (lacking the large engraved folding double-page chart “A General Chart of the Discoveries made by Capt.n. James Cook”); 3 text volumes, with 10 folding engraved charts, 2 folding views, and 6 full-page plates. FIRST EDITION. "The date of Captain James Cook's exploration of the eastern coast marks the beginning of a new era in the history of Australia” (Jenks). “In three great voyages Cook did more to clarify the geographical knowledge of the southern hemisphere than all his predecessors together had done. He was the first really scientific navigator, and his voyages made great contributions to many fields of knowledge" (Hill). Cook conducted his three voyages between the years of 1768 and 1779. During his expeditions, the British naval officer traversed the South Pacific three times, twice braving into the Antarctic Circle. He was the first European to make contact with the Eastern coast of Australia: "The date of Captain James Cook's exploration of the eastern coast marks the beginning of a new era in the history of Australia. Cook took possession of the country for Great Britain. From the resemblance of its coasts to the southern shores of Wales, he called it New South Wales" (Jenks). Cook also ventured across the North Pacific and into the Arctic Sea, by way of the Bering Strait, in hopes of locating the ever elusive Northwest Passage. From there Cook made his way to the present-day Hawaiian Islands, he was the first European to step foot there, but he and four of his officers ultimately met a grisly fate at the hands of local inhabitants. Though Cook never made it home to England, he nevertheless achieved a great deal during his voyages. Cook’s expeditions allowed for the creation of the first accurate nautical charts of the Pacific Ocean, which were based on thousands of astronomical sightings, and marine chronometers, used to determine longitude, were also used extensively for the first time. Hill 783, 358, 361; Edward Jenks “The Great Events Vol. XVII p.238; Holmes 5, 24, 47; Mitchell Library Cook 648, 1229, 1552; Sabin 30934, 16245; 16250. Cataloged by Kate Hunter Rare Book Department katehunter@aradergalleries.com 96

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Albert Einstein Commenting on Rising Anti- Semitism in Vienna Typed letter signed A. Einstein to the Secretariat of the Kulturbund (Cultural Federation), Vienna, one page in German, Caputh/Potsdam, June 27, 1931 Estimate: $10,000 - 15,000 Provenance: From the collection of Larry Gerahain

217 Signed Presidential Document Estimate: $1,000 - 2,000 Provenance: From the collection of Larry Gerahain

A SELECTION OF WATERCOLORS BY PIERRE-JOSEPH REDOUTÉ (1759-1840) THE ‘RAPHAEL’ OF FRENCH FLOWER PAINTING LOTS 218 - 230 Pierre-Joseph Redouté (1759-1840) is unquestionably the best-known botanical illustrator of any era. His work seems to demand the invention of lofty praise. Described both as the "Rembrandt" and the "Raphael" of Flowers by 19th-century writers, Redouté occupies a central position in the development of European botanical art. The decorative appeal of his original engravings has led to their modern reproduction, which in turn has popularized Redouté's work in a way unique among botanical artists. Yet no reproduction can capture the great and subtle beauty of his original watercolors, nor can any introductory paragraph fully describe his many achievements. Born into a family of artists in the Belgian Ardennes, Redouté's talents were recognized and encouraged from an early age. He studied botany with the noted naturalist Heritier de Brutelle, and learned the technique of painting in watercolor on vellum from Gerard van Spaendonck, Flower Painter to the King. By this master painter's own account, his pupil's work was finer than his own. Redouté created his watercolors by drawing on the natural inspiration that he found in the lavish gardens of the Empress Josephine at Malmaison, and his elegant bouquets are the most splendid demonstrations of his remarkable rendering skill. The fine lines and delicate coloration combine to create exceptionally tender and sensuous works. Though largely renowned for his accurate botanical illustrations, in this original work Redouté transcends the needs of scientific depiction, manipulating form and tone to convey the ephemeral beauty of these exquisite flowers. His delicate and richly colored watercolors have a clarity of line and modulation of tone that the artist’s printed work could not match. Only in his watercolors is the full extent of Redouté's mastery and sensitivity clear, as the regal simplicity of the compositions allows the viewer to focus without distraction on the beauty and delicate complexity of the plants themselves. Redouté had, as pupils or patrons, five queens and empresses of France, from Marie Antoinette to Josephine's successor, the Empress Marie-Louise. Despite many changes of regime in this turbulent epoch, he worked without interruption, eventually contributing to over fifty books on natural history and archeology. Redouté's work embodies a uniquely harmonious blend of scientific precision and supremely delicate rendering.

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24: Hoop Petticoat Narcissus Narcissus bulbocodium Vellum size: 14 1/4 x 18 3/4 inches Signed lower left: P. J. Redoute Retail price: $175,000 Estimate: $40,000 - 50,000

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59: Revolute Cape Squill Lachenalia lanceaefolia Vellum size: 14 1/4 x 18 3/4 inches Signed lower left: P. J. Redoute Retail price: $125,000 Estimate: $50,000 - 60,000

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74: Bracteose Pitcairnea Piticarnia latiforlia (detail) Vellum size: 14 1/4 x 18 3/4 inches Signed lower left: P. J. Redoute Retail price: $135,000 Estimate: $40,000 - 50,000

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84: Bilobed Epidendrum Epidendrum bifidum Vellum size: 14 1/4 x 18 3/4 inches Signed lower left: P. J. Redoute Retail price: $95,000 Estimate: $30,000 - 40,000

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90: Stiff leaved Baboon Potato Narcissus Candidisima Vellum size: 18 x 13 inches Retail price: $120,000 Estimate: $60,000 - 70,000

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168: Oyster Plant Tradescantia discolor Vellum size: 14 1/4 x 18 3/4 inches Signed lower left: P. J. Redoute Retail price: $175,000 Estimate: $60,000 - 70,000

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247: Redroot Heritiera tinctorum Vellum size: 14 1/4 x 18 3/4 inches Signed lower left: P. J. Redoute Retail price: $125,000 Estimate: $30,000 - 40,000

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278: Adam's Needle Yucca filamentosa (detail) Vellum size: 14 1/4 x 18 3/4 inches Signed lower left: P. J. Redoute Retail price: $125,000 Estimate: $20,000 - 30,000

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226 459: Intermediate Dafodil Narcissus radiatus Vellum size: 14 1/4 x 18 3/4 inches Retail price: $175,000 Estimate: $70,000 - 80,000

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TERMS & CONDITIONS This catalogue, as amended by any posted notices during the sale, together with the purchaser's registration statement, is Guernsey's and the Consigner's entire agreement with the purchaser relative to the property listed herein. The following conditions of sale are the only terms and conditions by which all properties are offered for sale. The property will be offered by us as the agent for the Consigner unless the catalogue indicates otherwise. By bidding at auction, whether present in person or by agent, by written bid, telephone, internet or by other means, the buyer agrees to be bound by these Conditions of Sale. 1. All properties are sold as is, and neither we nor the Consigner make any warranties or representations with respect to any lot sold including but not limited to the correctness of the catalogue or other description of the origin, physical condition, size, quality, rarity, attribution, authorship, importance, medium, provenance, exhibitions, literature or historical relevance of the property, and no statement anywhere, whether oral or written, shall be deemed such a warranty or representation. All sizes listed are approximate and listed in inches, unless otherwise specified. Prospective bidders should inspect the property before bidding to determine its condition, size, and whether or not it has been repaired or restored. WE AND THE CONSIGNOR DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO WARRANTIES ARE MADE THAT ANY OF THE MERCHANDISE COMPLIES WITH ANY APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL RULES, REGULATIONS OR ORDINANCES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE WHATSOEVER. Neither Guernsey's as agent nor the Consigner is responsible for any faults or defects in any lot or the correctness of any statement as to the authorship of any origin, authorship, date, age, attribution, genuineness, provenance or condition of any lot.

we are not responsible for any errors or omissions in connection therewith. 8. If the auctioneer decides that any opening bid is below the value of the article offered, he or she may reject the same and withdraw the article from sale, and if having acknowledged on opening bid, he or she decides that any advance thereafter is insufficient, he or she may reject the advance. 9. In certain instances the Consignor may pay us less than the standard commission rate where a lot is "bought in" to protect its reserve. Where the Consignor is indebted to us or has a monetary guarantee from us, and in certain other instances where we or any affiliated companies may have an interest in the offered lots and the proceeds there from other than our commission, we may bid therefore to protect such interests. Guernsey's may act to protect the reserve by bidding through the auctioneer. The auctioneer may open bidding on any lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the seller. The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of the seller up to the amount of the reserve either by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders

10. On the fall of the auctioneer's hammer, title to the offered lot will pass to the highest bidder acknowledged by the auctioneer, subject to fulfillment by such bidder, of all the conditions set forth herein, and such bidder thereupon a) assumes full risk and responsibility thereof, but not limited to, insurance, fire, theft, removal and storage or damage from any and all causes, and b) will pay the full purchase price thereof or such part as we may require. In addition to other remedies available to us by law, we reserve the right to impose a late charge of 1 1/2% per month of the total purchase price if payment is not made in accordance with the conditions set forth herein. REGARDING ANY PURCHASER WHO IS REPRESENTED BY A BIDDER: BIDDERS ARE PERSONALLY AND INDIVIDUALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY OBLIGATIONS OF THE PURCHASER SET FORTH IN THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF 2. A buyer's premium of 22% will be added to the purchase of all SALE. If any applicable conditions herein are not complied with by lots in the sale. This premium is payable by the purchaser as part the purchaser, in addition to other remedies available to us and the of the total purchase price. Guernsey's also receives a commission Consigner by law, including, without limitation, the right to hold the purchaser liable for the total purchase price, we at our option directly from the Consigner. may either, a) cancel the sale, retaining as liquidated damages all pay3. We reserve the right to withdraw any property before the sale. ments made by the purchaser, or b) resell the property at public auction without reserve, and the purchaser will be liable for any defi4. Unless otherwise announced by the auctioneer, all bids are per ciency costs including handling charges, the expenses of both sales, our commissions on both sales at our regular rates, reasonable attorlot as numbered in the catalogue. ney's fees, incidental damages, and all other charges due hereunder. 5. All bids placed, and all payments made must be in U.S. dollars In the event that such a buyer pays a portion of the purchase price for any or all lots purchased, Guernsey's shall apply the payment drawn on a U.S. Bank. received to such lot or lots that Guernsey's, in its sole discretion 6. Payments are due promptly at the conclusion of the auction, deems appropriate. In the case of default, purchaser shall be liable and in the case of absentee and internet bidders, within 10 days for legal fees and expenses. In addition, a defaulting purchaser will be deemed to have granted us a security interest in, and we may of receipt of invoice. retain as collateral security for such purchaser's obligations to us, any 7. We reserve the right to reject any bid. The highest bidder, property in our possession owned by such purchaser. We shall have acknowledged by the auctioneer, will be the purchaser. In the the rights afforded a secured party under the New York Uniform event of a dispute between bidders, or in the event of doubt on Commercial Code with respect to such property and we may apply our part as to the validity of any bid, the auctioneer will have the against such obligations all monies held or received by us for the final discretion whether to determine the successful bidder or to account of, due from us to, such purchaser. re-offer and resell the article in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, our sale records are conclusive. Although in our discretion, we will execute other order bids or accept telephone bids as a convenience to clients who are not present at auctions,

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At our option, payment will not be deemed to have been made in full until we have collected funds represented by checks, or, in the case of bank or cashier's checks, we have confirmed their authenticity. Upon collection of funds, purchaser shall receive a bill of sale for the concerned items of merchandise. 11. Unless exempted by law, the purchaser will be required to pay New York state and local sales tax or any applicable compensating use tax of another state on the total purchase price. Deliveries outside the state may be subject to the compensating use tax of another state. Where duty or collection is imposed on Guernsey's by law, it will require payment of these taxes. 12. These Terms and Conditions of Sale as well as the purchaser's and our respective rights and obligations thereunder shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of New York. By bidding at an auction, whether present in person or by agent, order bid, telephone or by other means, the purchaser shall be deemed to have consented to the exclusive jurisdiction of the State of New York, with exclusive venue in the County of New York. 13. We are not responsible for the act or omissions of carriers or packers of purchased lots, whether or not recommended by us. Packing and handling of purchased lots by us is at the entire risk of the purchaser. In no event will our liability to a purchaser exceed the purchase price actually paid. 14. Estimates do not represent any opinion or guarantee of actual value or ultimate sale price. Actual prices realized for items can fall below or above this range. They should not be relied upon as a prediction or guarantee of the actual selling price. They are prepared well in advance of the sale and are subject to revision. 15. Should any disputes arise pertaining to purchases at this auction or any other matters relating to the auction, such disputes shall be brought in the courts of the State of New York. Venue shall be within the County of New York. 16. Any claim regarding a purchase must be made by the successful bidder to Guernsey's, in writing, certified mail, return receipt requested, within 90 days of the final day of the live auction. Thereafter, all claims shall be time-barred. It is Guernsey's general policy, and Guernsey's has the right to have the purchaser obtain, at the purchaser's expense, the opinion of two recognized experts in the field, mutually agreeable to Guernsey's and the purchaser. 17. The copyrights in and to the items depicted in this catalogue, and the rights of publicity to the names, images and likenesses of persons or items depicted in this catalogue, are exclusively owned by the Consignor of the property or third parties. A BUYER OF AN ITEM OFFERED FOR SALE DOES NOT ACQUIRE ANY COPYRIGHT, COMMERCIAL RIGHT, OR SIMILAR RIGHT WHATSOEVER TO THE ITEMS OR THE IMAGES OR LIKENESSES CONTAINED THEREIN AND THE BUYER MAY NOT REPRODUCE ANY ITEM PURCHASED WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER. No copies or photographs, catalogue descriptions or other written material in this catalogue may be reproduced in any manner without the express written permission of the copyright holder.

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Participating in the Auction Bidding & Pre-establishing Credit In an effort to facilitate your rapid removal of items immediately following the auction, you can pre-establish credit with Guernsey's. Having done so, you need only write a check for the amount of your purchase (assuming it is within the range of your credit line) and you can remove your purchases. The easiest way to accomplish establishing credit is to provide an Irrevocable Letter of Credit or a Bank Letter of Guarantee from your bank stating that they will guarantee your check up to an indicated amount. Such letters normally have a time limit and therefore, for this auction, a 14 business day limit from the day of the auction would be appropriate. The bank letter should include the bank officer's name and telephone number and should state that the letter is for Guernsey's John James Audubon Handsome Works of Nature, May 11, 2013. The letter should be addressed to Barbara Mintz, Vice President of Guernsey's, and indicate the limit to which the checks can be written. You Can Bid at this Auction without Pre-Establishing Credit Without pre-establishing credit, unless you pay with cash or bank check or certified check, your purchases will be held until your personal check clears (usually about 10 business days). In such cases you may be responsible for shipping and handling costs. (Please see Removal/Shipment of Purchases.) Absentee Bidding Although all are welcome to attend the auction in person, it is clear that some may wish to participate as Absentee Bidders. To facilitate absentee bidding, one may bid by completing the Absentee Bid Form and submitting it by mail or fax to Guernsey's prior to the auction. One can also bid by telephone during the actual auction by contacting Guernsey's well in advance of the auction dates to arrange for this method of bid ding. Shipping, handling and insurance for all absentee bid items are the responsibility of the wining bidder. Bidding increments are at the discretion of the auctioneer. In the case of tie bids the first bid received will be given priority. Absentee bidder invoices will be sent promptly by mail and must be paid in full within 10 days of receipt. Invoices to Internet bidders (see instructions for Internet Bidding below) will be sent promptly by email and must be paid in full within 10 days of receipt. Absentee Bid Form Instructions 1. Fill out the Absentee Bid Form included in the catalogue packet or download a copy from our website. 2. Indicate if you wish to Bid By Phone or Bid By Mail. If you wish to Bid By Phone, be sure to provide the phone number where you can be reached during the auction. Phone bids will be executed by Guernsey's telephoning the bidder on the indicated lots as they are sold at the live auction. Please return the form early to reserve a phone, as a limited number of lines are available per lot on a first come basis.

3. All Top Bid Amounts must be indicated in U.S. dollars. If you wish to Bid By Mail, you must indicate a Top Bid Amount. If you wish to Bid By Phone we encourage you to indicate a Top Bid Amount. Although we will make every reasonable effort to telephone you at the appropriate time during the auction, our experience indicates that there is always the possibility that for a variety of technical (and human) reasons we may not be able to reach you at that time. In the event that were to occur, to avoid disappointment, WE STRONGLY SUGGEST THAT YOU INDICATE YOUR TOP BID IN THE SPACE PROVIDED AFTER CHECKING THE BOX AUTHORIZING GUERNSEY'S TO EXECUTE YOUR BIDS UP TO THE LEVEL INDICATED.

If you are a successful Internet or Absentee Bidder…. 1. You will receive an invoice following the auction (Internet bidders by email, Absentee bidders by snail mail). If you believe you are a successful bidder and don't receive an invoice, please contact Guernsey's (212-794-2280; sjaffe@guernseys.com) 2. Payment is due promptly and within 10 days of receipt of invoice. 3. Purchases paid for by wire transfer, bank or cashier's check will be available for release immediately. 4. Purchases paid for by personal or business check will be held until the check has cleared (please allow 10 business days from receipt of payment).

4. Please print clearly and list all lots in numerical order. Use multiple forms, if needed. 5. Sign and date the form. Internet Bidding Those who are unable to attend the auction who would like to participate can view the full catalogue online, and leave advance absentee bids, as well as place bids in real time as the sale is taking place at www.Liveauctioneers.com. For further information, please visit Guernsey's website or Liveauctioneers.com. Links from the Guernsey's website will be available approximately one month before the event. All lots in this catalogue and in the addendum to this catalogue can be bid on through Liveauctioneers.com prior to - and during - the live auction, provided that the bidder has already completed Liveauctioneers.com's registration process and been approved for bidding.

Removal / Shipment of Purchases

5. When purchases are available for release you will be contacted to discuss shipping options. Purchasers are responsible for all shipping costs. In some cases, there may be savings of sales tax by the use of a recognized, licensed transport company. Should you wish to learn more about your shipping options, please contact Guernsey's prior to the auction. Payment Terms Payment on lots sold between $5,000 - $10,000 may adhere to the following payment plan: 30-45-60 days after the sale Payment on lots sold for $100,000 is due 2 months after the sale Payment on lots sold for $250,000 is due 3 months after the sale

PURCHASERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PACKING AND SHIPPING COSTS. Purchasers who have pre-established credit with Guernsey's, or who pay for their purchases with cash or cashier's or bank check will be able to remove their purchases immediately following the auction. Purchases by those present at the auction paying by personal check will be held until the funds have cleared, after which shipping or pick-up arrangements can be made. In some cases, there may be savings of sales tax by the use of a recognized, licensed transport company. Should you wish to learn more about your shipping options, please contact Guernsey's prior to the auction.

Payments on lots over $500,000 is due 6 months after the sale

Purchases by successful absentee, phone or internet bidders, will be held until payment in full in cleared funds is received, after which shipping or pick-up arrangements can be made.

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Philanthropic Note In conjunction with Guernsey's auctioneers, on May 11th, 2013 Arader Galleries is pleased to present a stunning selection of Audubon's Birds and Quadrupeds at our 72nd Street gallery location. If you are the successful bidder for any lot offered in the auction, Graham Arader will at your direction donate 20% of the hammer price of such lot you acquired to the University of Florida, University of South Carolina, Prescott College, Marymount College, the University of Tennessee, Northeastern University, the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, the Robinhood Foundation, the Audubon Society, the Pennsylvania Audubon Society, or Mill Grove or 10% to any institution, museum, school, hospital, foundation, botanical garden, zoo, research library or university you designate that is an IRS approved charity. The donation would be made by Graham Arader following his receipt of the sale proceeds upon settlement of the sale for such lot. Mr. Arader asks that you inform him of your designation within 35 days of the auction. His contact details are as follows: Mr. W. Graham Arader III 29 East 72nd Street, 2nd floor New York, NY 10021 Phone: +1 212 - 628-3668 Email: grahamarader@gmail.com To Contact Arader Galleries at 1016 Madison Avenue please call +1 212 - 628-7625 or contact the Director, Daniel Brunt, at dan.brunt@gmail.com

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