Lot 1012 · Fine Books and Manuscripts
The Birds of America, from Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories. New York: J.J. Audubon / Philadelphia: J.B. Chevalier, 1840-44.
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- Estimate
- $7,000–$10,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, New York · 21 September 2016
- Record ID
- TB-2026-1700986
- Record
- first seen 23 Jul 2026 · updated 5 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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John James Audubon, The Birds of America, from Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories. New York: J.J. Audubon / Philadelphia: J.B. Chevalier, 1840-44. Bonhams, 21 Sep 2016, lot 1012. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1700986.
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John James Audubon, The Birds of America, from Drawings Made in the United States and Their Territories. New York: J.J. Audubon / Philadelphia: J.B. Chevalier, 1840-44. Bonhams, 21 Sep 2016, lot 1012. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1700986.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John James Audubon | The Birds of America, from Drawings Made in the United State | $21,250 | Bonhams, Feb 2014 | |
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| John James Audubon | the birds of america, from drawings made in the united state | Sotheby's, Nov 2012 | ||
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| Joan Miró | La Femme au miroir (Mourlot 242) | Sotheby's, Oct 2024 | ||
| Salvador Dalí | Aliyah | Rago, Jun 2023 | ||
| Salvador Dalí | [no title recorded] | Dorotheum, Nov 2022 | ||
| Marc Chagall | Death of Dorcon (Mourlot 320; See Cramer Books 46) | Sotheby's, Oct 2021 |
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