After John James Audubon
Cock of the Plains (Plate CCCLXXI) (from The Birds of America, by Robert Havell)


1837
hand-colored engraving with aquatint and etching on J Whatman
25.125 h x 37.50 w in (64 x 95 cm)

This work is from the edition engraved by Robert Havell, Jr. and printed by Robert Havell, Sr. after Aududon's original watercolor.

This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

Work is in good condition and hinged to backing at three points along upper edge. Sheet has been trimmed and laid to velum. Pale, uneven discoloration throughout and scattered pinpoints of foxing. Edges of sheet shows few small areas of restoration and few very small stabilized losses, one more notable area of restoration to upper left quadrant. Overall, image presents well. Framed behind glass measuring 34 x 47 inches.