Discover antique prints of parrots.
These decorative and intelligent birds have featured in art for hundreds of years. They sometimes symbolised the miraculous, as they could learn to speak.
Parrots were sought after as pets. This means they were well studied and illustrated in the era of exploration from the 16th to 19th centuries.
Choose from our beautiful selection of antique prints of parrots. They are genuine antiques.
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
27 x 18.5cm (10,75 x 7.5 inches). Macrocercus macao, Loxia curvirostra, C. EnucleatorThis is an antique engraving by Sir John Richardson. It was made in 1859, has original hand painted colouring and is in excellent condition. Sir John Richardson was a Scottish naval surgeon, naturalist and Arctic ex..
USD125.00
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
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
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
38.5 x 23 cm (15.2 x 9 inches)This large antique copper plate engraving is by John Jonston. He was a scholar, renowned physician and distinguished naturalist. It was made in 1657 for "Historiae naturalis" and engraved by Matthaus Merian, the great German engraver. The engraving is printed on chain-l..
USD175.00
38.5 x 23 cm (15.2 x 9 inches)This large antique copper plate engraving is by John Jonston. He was a scholar, renowned physician and distinguished naturalist. It was made in 1657 for "Historiae naturalis" and engraved by Matthaus Merian, the great German engraver. The engraving is printed on chain-l..
USD175.00
41 x 30 cm (16 x 11.75 inches).Lord of Derby's Parakeet (Paleornus derbianus)India and TibetThis species is sadly registered as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.John Gould was the enterprising genius behind the creation of 2999 different handcolored lithographic plates of birds and animals. He ..
USD175.00
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
56 x 38 cm (22 x 15 inches)Macrocercus aracanga.This large, top quality lithograph is by Edward Lear . He 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. The print is ..
USD175.00
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
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
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
71 x 50.5 cm (28 x 20 inches)Cyanorampbus novaezeladiae (Red-crowned Parrakeet).This large, top quality lithograph is by Charles Heaphy.Heaphy was a British-born explorer, artist, and soldier who played a significant role in New Zealand during the 19th century.He explored New Zealand's wilderness an..
USD175.00
41 x 30 cm (16 x 11.75 inches).Paradise Parrot (Psephotus pulcherrimus)AustraliaNow sadly extinct. Gould said "The graceful form of this new Parakeet, combined with the extreme brilliancy of its plumage, render it one of the most lovely of the Psittacidae yet discovered."John Gould was the enterpris..
USD175.00
41 x 30 cm (16 x 11.75 inches).Platycercus icterotisAustraliaJohn 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 ..
USD175.00
25.5 x 16 cm (10 x 6.3 inches).Cyanorhamphus unicolor and auricepsNew Zealand and Antipodes IslandsBoth of these unique birds have evolved to nest in burrows as well as holes in trees.This original antique lithograph was made in 1903 and is from the first edition of a work on parakeets (small parrot..
USD145.00
25.5 x 16 cm (10 x 6.3 inches).Barnardius barnardi and zonariusAustraliaAlso know as the Australian Ringneck Parrot.This original antique lithograph was made in 1903 and is from the first edition of a work on parakeets (small parrots) by David Seth-Smith. It is in excellent condition and has rich an..
USD145.00
25.5 x 16 cm (10 x 6.3 inches).Palaeornis caniceps and nicobaricaNicobar Islands, Indian OceanThese birds are one of the largest parakeet species in the world and are endemic to the remote Nicobar Islands in the Indian Ocean.This original antique lithograph was made in 1903 and is from the first edi..
USD145.00
25.5 x 16 cm (10 x 6.3 inches).Conurus aeruginosus and cactorumBrazilDespite being close relatives, these birds live in very different habitats. The Cactus Conure has adapted to the harsh and arid scrublands whilst the Brown-throated Parakeet is a neotropical parrot.This original antique lithograph ..
USD145.00
25.5 x 16 cm (10 x 6.3 inches).Platycercus browniAustraliaAlso known as the Northern Rosella.This original antique lithograph was made in 1903 and is from the first edition of a work on parakeets (small parrots) by David Seth-Smith. It is in excellent condition and has rich and meticulous original h..
USD145.00
25.5 x 16 cm (10 x 6.3 inches).Psephotus chrysopterygiusAustraliaA critically endangered species native to the woodlands of the southern Cape York Peninsula in Queensland, Australia.This original antique lithograph was made in 1903 and is from the first edition of a work on parakeets (small parrots)..
USD145.00
25.5 x 16 cm (10 x 6.3 inches).Conurus patagonicusUruguay and ArgentinaThis species is the ultimate king of burrowing parrots! They tunnel deep into cliff faces in massive, noisy colonies.This original antique lithograph was made in 1903 and is from the first edition of a work on parakeets (small pa..
USD145.00
25.5 x 16 cm (10 x 6.3 inches).Psephotus multicolorAustraliaAlso known as the Mulga Parrot, living in hot, arid scrublands.This original antique lithograph was made in 1903 and is from the first edition of a work on parakeets (small parrots) by David Seth-Smith. It is in excellent condition and has ..
USD145.00
25.5 x 16 cm (10 x 6.3 inches).Glossopsittacus concinnus and Psitteuteles eutelesAustraliaThe Musk Lorikeet is named for its most bizarre trait: it actually smells sweet!This original antique lithograph was made in 1903 and is from the first edition of a work on parakeets (small parrots) by David Se..
USD145.00
25.5 x 16 cm (10 x 6.3 inches).Platycercus elegans and flaveolusAustraliaAlso known as the Crimson Rosella and Yellow Rosella.This original antique lithograph was made in 1903 and is from the first edition of a work on parakeets (small parrots) by David Seth-Smith. It is in excellent condition and h..
USD145.00
25.5 x 16 cm (10 x 6.3 inches).Conurus rubrolarvatus and nendayParaguay and ColombiaAlso know as the Red-masked Parakeet and the Nanday Parakeet.This original antique lithograph was made in 1903 and is from the first edition of a work on parakeets (small parrots) by David Seth-Smith. It is in excell..
USD145.00
25.5 x 16 cm (10 x 6.3 inches).Trichoglossus rubritorques and forsteniAustralia and IndonesiaAlso know as the Red-collared Lorikeet and the Sunset Lorikeet which is highly endangered.This original antique lithograph was made in 1903 and is from the first edition of a work on parakeets (small parrots..
USD175.00
25.5 x 16 cm (10 x 6.3 inches).Neophema pulchella and splendidaAustraliaJewel-like grass parrots.This original antique lithograph was made in 1903 and is from the first edition of a work on parakeets (small parrots) by David Seth-Smith. It is in excellent condition and has rich and meticulous origin..
USD145.00