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.
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
14 x 22cm (5.5 x 8.75 inches)Shore birds native to the United States of America.The Louisiana Heron is a nimble hunter in coastal marshes, it darts actively after fish and crabs. This chromolithograph is from "American Ornithology" by Alexander Wilson. Published in New York, 1877. It is in excellent..
USD60.00
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
16.2 x 10.2 cm (6.5 x 4.0 inches)Orange Breasted Bull Shrike - Malaconotus chrysagaster. Now known as the Grey-headed 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 engrav..
USD50.00
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
56 x 38 cm (22 x 15 inches)Pelecanus onocrotalusThis 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 condi..
USD175.00
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
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).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
14 x 22cm (5.5 x 8.75 inches)Eagles native to the United States of America.The Ring-tail Eagle is an old name for the young Golden Eagle. Young birds show a distinctive banded “ringed” tail, earning this historic title in early American and European ornithology.. This chromolithograph is from "Ameri..
USD60.00
~8.3 by 5.2 inches (21 by 12.8 cm). 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 pro..
USD60.00
30 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.75 inches).Cotile ripariaThis 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.Gronvold ..
USD60.00
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).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
15.8 x 9.8 cm (6.2 x 4.0 inches)Trochilus superciliosusCaliforniaThis 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 ..
USD70.00
25.5 x 16 cm (10 x 6.3 inches).Ptilosclera versicolorAustraliaThe quietest and gentlest of the Australian lorikeets.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).Pyrrhura leucotis and perlataBrazilThe Pearly Conure is also known as the Crimson-bellied 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 excellent condition a..
USD145.00
25.5 x 16 cm (10 x 6.3 inches).Brotogerys virescens and Brotogerys tuiBrazilThis 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 hand painted color..
USD145.00
14 x 22cm (5.5 x 8.75 inches)Shore birds native to the United States of America.Two iconic wading birds of the Americas: the White Ibis probes mud with its long, curved bill for crabs and insects, often flying in dazzling white flocks. The American Flamingo sweeps its unique bent bill upside-down th..
USD60.00
30 x 22 cm (11.5 x 8.75 inches).Alauda arboreaShows nestThis 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..
USD60.00
25.5 x 16 cm (10 x 6.3 inches).Psephotus xanthorrhous and haematorrhousAustraliaThey are also known as the Bluebonnet parakeets.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..
USD145.00
14 x 22cm (5.5 x 8.75 inches)Shore birds native to the United States of America.The Great Heron is North America’s largest heron, a towering 4-foot-tall predator with a 6-foot wingspan. This chromolithograph is from "American Ornithology" by Alexander Wilson. Published in New York, 1877. It is in ex..
USD60.00
26.5 x 17 cm (10.5 x 6.75 inches).AfricaSporoeginthus melpodus and subflavus This 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 o..
USD85.00
29 x 21 cm (11.5 x 8.5 inches).Calliste gyroloides and desmarestiiPeruThis lithograph has hand painted coloring and was made in the period 1849-1853. It is from the documentation of the US Naval Astronomical Expedition To Southern Hemisphere in 1849. This is an antique, not a reproduction and is in ..
USD85.00
56 x 38 cm (22 x 15 inches)Tetrao urogallusThis 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 17 cm (10.5 x 6.75 inches).BrazilSpermophilia albigularisThis 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 al..
USD85.00
26.2 x 18.2 cm (10.5 x 7 inches)This wood engraving 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
56 x 38 cm (22 x 15 inches)Sula bafsanaThis 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