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.
39.5 x 31.5 cm (15.5 x 12.5 inches).This original antique lithograph was made in the 1860s by Edmonston and Douglas in England and is from a set of prints, The Instructive Picture Book, created to educate children of wealthy families. They are some of the most attractive antique prints of animals ev..
USD145.00
14 x 22cm (5.5 x 8.75 inches)Owls native to the United States of America.North America’s most powerful owl (Bubo virginianus), often called the “tiger of the night.” Its prominent ear tufts look like horns, but are just feathers.. This chromolithograph is from "American Ornithology" by Alexander Wil..
USD80.00
30 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.75 inches).Corvus cornixShows nest and eggsThis 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..
USD60.00
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
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
21 x 12.5 cm (8.5 x 5 inches)This original aquatint engraving by William Daniell is superbly detailed and fascinating. Daniell (1769-1837) was an excellent English print maker and painter. He illustrated his subjects with delightful backgrounds and landscapes, inspiring the style of later naturalist..
USD70.00
26.5 x 17 cm (10.5 x 6.75 inches).AfricaPytelia afra and phoenicopteraThis 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 employed one of the finest illustrators of birds..
USD85.00
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
14 x 22cm (5.5 x 8.75 inches)Owl and other birds native to the United States of America.The Eastern Screech-Owl is a small North American owl famous for its eerie trilling calls and screeches. This chromolithograph is from "American Ornithology" by Alexander Wilson. Published in New York, 1877. It ..
USD60.00
23 x 15 cm (9 x 6 inches).This antique engraving is over 200 years old. It is from the first edition of one of George Shaw's works on zoology, published between 1801 and 1804. George Shaw (1751-1813) was a notable English botanist and zoologist and initially a medical practitioner. He became a lectu..
USD90.00
26.5 x 17 cm (10.5 x 6.75 inches).AustraliaEmblema pictaThis 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 employed one of the finest illustrators of birds of all time, ..
USD85.00
26.5 x 17 cm (10.5 x 6.75 inches).AustraliaNeochmia phaeton, Aegintha temporalisThis 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 employed one of the finest illustrator..
USD85.00
23 x 15 cm (9 x 6 inches).This antique engraving is over 200 years old. It is from the first edition of one of George Shaw's works on zoology, published between 1801 and 1804. George Shaw (1751-1813) was a notable English botanist and zoologist and initially a medical practitioner. He became a lectu..
USD90.00
26.5 x 17 cm (10.5 x 6.75 inches).AfricaEstrilda phoenicotisThis 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 employed one of the finest illustrators of birds of all ti..
USD85.00
26.5 x 17 cm (10.5 x 6.75 inches).South AfricaGranatina granatinaThis 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 employed one of the finest illustrators of birds of a..
USD85.00
26.5 x 17 cm (10.5 x 6.75 inches). India, Singapore, Java, Malaysia and AfricaSporoeginthus amandavaThis 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 employed one of th..
USD85.00
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
22 x 15 cm (8.8 x 5.8 inches).This is an antique print of poultry by Edwin Megargee (1883-1958) and includes his signature. He created animal portraits which reflected how the animal looked in real life in realistic settings, hence was more of an illustrator that many of his nineteenth century prede..
USD50.00
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
56 x 38 cm (22 x 15 inches)Phasianus colchicusThis 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 conditi..
USD175.00
16.2 x 10.2 cm (6.5 x 4.0 inches)Crimson Crowned Weaver - Euplectes flammiceps. Now known as the Black-winged Red Bishop Weaver.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 engravi..
USD50.00
16.2 x 10.2 cm (6.5 x 4.0 inches)Crimson Nut-cracker - Pirenestes sanguineus. Now known as the Crimson Seed Cracker.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 excell..
USD50.00
16.2 x 10.2 cm (6.5 x 4.0 inches)Crimson-eared Bengaly - Estrelda phoenicotis. Now known as the Red-cheeked Cordonbleu finch.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 ..
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
16.2 x 10.2 cm (6.5 x 4.0 inches)Golden Eared Grakle - Lamprotornis chrysonotis. Now known as the Splendid Glossy Starling.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..
USD50.00
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
16.2 x 10.2 cm (6.5 x 4.0 inches)Large Grey Headed Bushshrike - Malaconotus olivaceus. Now known as the Olive Bushshrike.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 e..
USD50.00