Discover genuine antique prints about birds.
Bird illustration has been an important art form for centuries. It is a beautiful blend of art and science.
Bird illustration reached a peak in about 1600 to 1900. This was an exciting era of exploration and discovery. Scientists and artists documented and illustrated familiar birds and newly discovered species.
At the same time, it was fashionable for wealthy people to have scientific hobbies. One of the most popular was studying nature. The wealthy employed some of the finest artists to illustrate birds. The illustrations were usually printed as engravings or lithographs.
Choose from thousands of our antique prints of animals. They are genuine antique prints.
27 x 21 cm (10.8 x 8.3 inches).This antique chromolithograph features a pair of Guinea Fowls in the sunset, illustrated by J. W. Ludlow, an English artist known for his detailed poultry artwork. His classic illustrations, still used in posters today, depict birds in natural farm settings, capturing ..
USD120.00
56 x 38 cm (22 x 15 inches)Strix nycteaThis large, top quality lithograph is by Edward Lear.Lear is considered one of the greatest bird artists, on a par with Audubon and Gould.It was made in 1975 in Germany in a limited edition of 1000. The paper is thick and cream coloured.Excellent condition...
USD175.00
27 x 21 cm (10.8 x 8.3 inches).This antique chromolithograph features a Wild American Turkey illustrated by J. W. Ludlow, an English artist known for his detailed poultry artwork. His classic illustrations, still used in posters today, depict birds in natural farm settings, capturing their unique pe..
USD120.00
28.5 x 22cm (11.3 x 8.5 inches).Peacock,Ostrich,Turkey,Cassowary,Pheasant This high quality antique engraving about the animal kingdom is by Traugott Bromme, a German traveller who led an exciting life. Bromme published books, prints and maps on his travels and the natural history of the world. This..
USD100.00
56 x 38 cm (22 x 15 inches)Macrocercus araraunaThis large, top quality lithograph is by Edward Lear.Lear is considered one of the greatest bird artists, on a par with Audubon and Gould.It was made in 1975 in Germany in a limited edition of 1000. The paper is thick and cream coloured.Excellent condit..
USD175.00
24.5 x 16 cm (9.75 x 6.25 inches).This superb antique print was made in 1849 and is from the first edition of Dictionnaire D'Histoire Naturelle by Charles Orbigny. It was made by engraving and has beautiful hand colouring enriched with shellac finishing. The print is on heavy, high quality stiff pap..
USD80.00
14 x 22cm (5.5 x 8.75 inches)White-headed or Bald Eagle native to the United States of America.America’s national symbol, the Bald Eagle is a powerful raptor with a brilliant white head and tail. Despite the name, it’s not bald — “bald” once meant “white.” With a massive wingspan, it soars masterful..
USD80.00
24.7 x 17cm (9.6 x 6.5 inches).Richard's, Meadow, Red-throated, Tree and Rock This is an original chromolithograph of delightful small birds by Henry Gardiner Adams. The birds are rendered in attractive life-like portraits and arranged in groups which show their relationship with each other. Additio..
USD60.00
32 x 22 cm (12.5 x 8.75 inches).Syrigma sibilatrixSouth AmericaThis beautiful chromolithographic print is from the first edition of the Argentian artist Axel Amuchastegui's work, Love Life of the Birds and was made in 1952. It is in excellent condition on fine white rag paper with strong plate marks..
USD85.00
23 x 16 cm (9 x 6.3 inches).Glareola nuchalis - newly discovered speciesThis hand colored lithograph is from an exceedingly rare set published by The Zoological Society of London in 1848 and 1849. The hand painted coloring on this print is outstanding - as good as the hand coloring seen in John Goul..
USD110.00
25.5 x 16 cm (10 x 6.3 inches).Polytelis barrabandi. AustraliaAlso known as the Superb Parrot, it is known for its incredible speed, using its aerodynamic, backswept wings to slice through the Australian woodlands.This original antique lithograph was made in 1903 and is from the first edition of a w..
USD145.00
41 x 30 cm (16 x 11.75 inches).Urochoroa bougueriTropical AmericaJohn Gould was the enterprising genius behind the creation of 2999 different handcolored lithographic plates of birds and animals. He was born in 1804 on the Dorset coast in England. Gould had no formal university training and conside..
USD175.00
14 x 22cm (5.5 x 8.75 inches)Woodpecker's native to the United States of America.The Ivory-billed Woodpecker was the largest woodpecker of North America. Its striking black and white plumage, massive pale ivory bill and flaming crest made it one of the most iconic birds Wilson ever illustrated. Wide..
USD80.00
41 x 30 cm (16 x 11.75 inches).Nectarinia gouldiaeHimalayasJohn Gould was the enterprising genius behind the creation of 2999 different handcolored lithographic plates of birds and animals. He was born in 1804 on the Dorset coast in England. Gould had no formal university training and considered hi..
USD175.00
14 x 22cm (5.5 x 8.75 inches)Shore birds native to the United States of America.A stunning pink wading bird that looks like a flamingo crossed with a spoon. Its vivid rose color comes from a diet of shrimp and crustaceans. Once nearly wiped out by plume hunters, it’s a beautiful symbol of wetland re..
USD80.00
25.5 x 16 cm (10 x 6.3 inches).Loriculus sclateri and chrysonotusSula Islands and PhilippinesBoth of these parrakeets are famous for a highly unusual, bat-like habit: they sleep completely upside down!This original antique lithograph was made in 1903 and is from the first edition of a work on parake..
USD145.00
15.8 x 9.8 cm (6.2 x 4.0 inches)Trochilus naeviusThis finely detailed engraving was made in London in 1834.It is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Lizars of London and Edinb..
USD70.00
21 x 13 cm (8.5 x 5.25 inches)This is a hand colored engraving made in 1794 from the Comte de Buffon's English edition of Natural History. Buffon's works influenced the next two generations of naturalists, including Jean-Baptiste Lamarck and Georges Cuvier. It has been said that "Truly, Buffon was t..
USD70.00
40 x 24.5 cm (15.5 x 9.75 inches).I.Reg.Cap.X.v.12.12.13. Psittacus Cedrique Species. (1 Kings 10:11-22) Parrot And Citrus Tree This antique copper plate engraving was made in 1731 for Scheuchzer's incredible Physica Sacra.It has hand painted water colouring embellished with metallic gold/silver pai..
USD260.00
15.8 x 9.8 cm (6.2 x 4.0 inches)Trochilus latipennisTobagoThis finely detailed engraving was made in London in 1834.It is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Lizars of London ..
USD70.00
16.2 x 10.2 cm (6.5 x 4.0 inches)Numida cristataThis finely detailed engraving was made in London in 1843.It is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Lizars of London and Edinbu..
USD50.00
16.2 x 10.2 cm (6.5 x 4.0 inches)Crimson Shouldered Caterpillar Catcher - Campephaga phoenica. Now known as the Red-shouldered Cuckooshrike.This finely detailed engraving was made in London in 1843.It is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring..
USD50.00
25 x 15.5 cm (9.75 x 6 inches).This is an original hand colored wood engraving made for Charles Robert Bree in 1866. It is a genuine antique print, not a reproduction. It is in excellent condition. The paper and colors are virtually as fresh as they day the prints were created. Charles Robert Bree w..
USD80.00
40 x 24.5 cm (15.5 x 9.75 inches).Levitici Cap. XI v.19 Ardea Coerul. Fulica, Mulvus aerug.Heron, Waterfowl and Kite This antique copper plate engraving was made in 1731 for Scheuchzer's incredible Physica Sacra.It has hand painted water colouring embellished with metallic gold/silver paint. The eng..
USD260.00
16.2 x 10.2 cm (6.5 x 4.0 inches)Lesser White Crowned Rock Thrush - Petrocincla albicapilla. Now known as the White-crowned Robin-chat.This finely detailed engraving was made in London in 1843.It is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and ..
USD50.00
16.2 x 10.2 cm (6.5 x 4.0 inches)Oriole Babbler- Crateropus oriolidesThis finely detailed engraving was made in London in 1843.It is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent. The publishing company William Home Lizars..
USD50.00
26 x 16 cm (10.3 x 6.25 inches)Puffin, Little Auk, Black Guillemot and Brunnich's GuillemotThis original antique lithograph was made in the 1890s and is from Henry Seebohm's work on birds eggs, one of the best studies of birds eggs of the 1800s...
USD70.00
16.2 x 10.2 cm (6.5 x 4.0 inches)Red Winged Bengaly- Pytilia phoenicoptera. Now known as the Red-winged Pytilia.This finely detailed engraving was made in London in 1843.It is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engraving is excellent...
USD50.00
26.2x 18.5 cm (10.5 x 7 inches)This wood engraving from ~1880 with original hand colour is by Alexander Francis Lydon. Lydon was a renowned perfectionist. He was expert at creating beautifully coloured prints. This print is an authentic antique, not a reproduction and is in excellent condition...
USD65.00
16.2 x 10.2 cm (6.5 x 4.0 inches)Yellow rumped Bullfinch - Crithagra chrysopyga. Now known as the Yellow Rumped Seed-eater Canary.This finely detailed engraving was made in London in 1843.It is a genuine antique, not a reproduction and is in very good condition. The original hand colouring and engra..
USD50.00