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.
30.5 x 25.5 cm (12 x 10 inches).This exquisitely detailed etching is by Samuel Howitt and was made in 1823. Howitt (1765-1822) is renowned for his lively portrayals of animals and sports. He exhibited at the Royal Academy, illustrated several books and the Sportsman's Magazine. His light touch with ..
USD60.00
21 x 13 cm (8.3 x 5.2 inches).This superb antique engraving is over 230 years old. It's from "British Zoology" by Thomas Pennant, which was published in 1776 in Warrington, England. The illustrations in the early editions were so expensive to produce that he made little money and gave the profits to..
USD75.00
30 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.75 inches).Accentor modularisThis is a beautiful antique lithograph from a work by Arthur G.Butler (1844-1925), an entomologist at the British Museum who worked on the taxonomy of birds, insects and spiders. He engaged two of the finest illustrators of birds of all time, H.Gronv..
USD60.00
This exquisitely detailed engraving is from a set made in London by Abraham Rees in the period 1797-1820. It is an antique, not a modern reproduction. Many of the prints in this set were engraved from artwork by Sydenham Edwards, a multi-talented gentleman also well known for his superb botanical il..
USD115.00
Malay, Dorking, FrizzledThis exquisitely detailed engraving is from a set made in London by Abraham Rees in the period 1797-1820. It is an antique, not a modern reproduction. Many of the prints in this set were engraved from artwork by Sydenham Edwards, a multi-talented gentleman also well known for..
USD115.00
24.9 x 15.5cm (9.8 x 6.5 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 Bre..
USD70.00
40 x 24.5 cm (15.5 x 9.75 inches).Elias corvorum alumnusThis 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 engraving is on chain lined paper with strong plate marks. The p..
USD260.00
Partridge, Hackled Partridge, Gibraltar Three-toed Quail, Maryland Quail, Green Quail, Great Tinamou, Variegated TinamouThis exquisitely detailed engraving is from a set made in London by Abraham Rees in the period 1797-1820. It is an antique, not a modern reproduction. Many of the prints in this se..
USD115.00
Guinea Hen, Crested Guinea Fowl, Ruff-necked Grouse, Pin Tailed Grouse, Spotted GrouseThis exquisitely detailed engraving is from a set made in London by Abraham Rees in the period 1797-1820. It is an antique, not a modern reproduction. Many of the prints in this set were engraved from artwork by Sy..
USD115.00
25 x 18 cm (10 x 7 inches).A beautifully colored and illustrated chromolithograph made by Cassell and Company in ~1870 for Thomas Rymer Jones, Professor of Natural History and Comparative Anatomy in King's College, London. This is an original antique print, not a reproduction, and is in good conditi..
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..
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
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..
USD70.00
26.5 x 18 cm (10.3 x 7 inches).This is an antique print of fine pigeons by Harrison Weir of England. Weir was an experienced breeder of cats, carrier pigeons, and poultry and for thirty years often acted as a judge at the principal pigeon and poultry shows.They are colour printed wood engravings mad..
USD40.00
26.5 x 18 cm (10.3 x 7 inches).This is an antique print of fine pigeons by Harrison Weir of England. Weir was an experienced breeder of cats, carrier pigeons, and poultry and for thirty years often acted as a judge at the principal pigeon and poultry shows.They are colour printed wood engravings mad..
USD40.00
56 x 38 cm (22 x 15 inches)Strix nebulosaThis 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
26.5 x 18 cm (10.3 x 7 inches).This is an antique print of fine pigeons by Harrison Weir of England. Weir was an experienced breeder of cats, carrier pigeons, and poultry and for thirty years often acted as a judge at the principal pigeon and poultry shows.They are colour printed wood engravings mad..
USD40.00
26 x 18 cm (10.5 x 7 inches)Ithaginis corientes or Ithaginis CruentusBhutan,Nepal,China,IndiaA beautifully colored and illustrated chromolithograph made by Cassell and Company in ~1870 for Thomas Rymer Jones, Professor of Natural History and Comparative Anatomy in King's College, London. This is an ..
USD75.00
15.8 x 9.8 cm (6.2 x 4.0 inches)Trochilus anaisThis 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 Edinbur..
USD70.00
15.8 x 9.8 cm (6.2 x 4.0 inches)Trochilus anaisThis 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 Edinbur..
USD70.00
15.8 x 9.8 cm (6.2 x 4.0 inches)Trochilus buffoniiThis 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 Edin..
USD70.00
21 x 13 cm (8.5 x 5.25 inches)Scolopax heliasThis is a hand colored engraving made in 1812 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 "Trul..
USD60.00
21 x 13 cm (8.5 x 5.25 inches)Parra jacanaThis is a hand colored engraving made in 1812 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, ..
USD60.00
21 x 13 cm (8.5 x 5.25 inches)Gallinula chloropusThis is a hand colored engraving made in 1812 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 "..
USD60.00
21 x 13 cm (8.5 x 5.25 inches)Fulica atraThis is a hand colored engraving made in 1812 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, B..
USD60.00
15.8 x 9.8 cm (6.2 x 4.0 inches)Trochilus rivoliiThis 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
56 x 38 cm (22 x 15 inches)Bubo maximusThis 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
19 x 13 cm (7.5 x 5 inches)Kingfisher, Moorhen, Nightingale, Lapwing, Barn Owl and CrossbillThis original chromolithograph by Richard Kearton is a selection of beautifully composed birds eggs. It is in excellent condition and is a genuine antique from 1890...
USD40.00
19 x 13 cm (7.5 x 5 inches)Blackcap, Partridge, Wild Duck, Cuckoo and PheasantThis original chromolithograph by Richard Kearton is a selection of beautifully composed birds eggs. It is in excellent condition and is a genuine antique from 1890...
USD40.00
19 x 13 cm (7.5 x 5 inches)Ptarmigan, Peregrine Falcon, Curlew, Hooded Crow and CootThis original chromolithograph by Richard Kearton is a selection of beautifully composed birds eggs. It is in excellent condition and is a genuine antique from 1890...
USD40.00