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Original JJ Audubon Star Nose Mole Lithograph No14

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Original JJ Audubon Star Nose Mole Lithograph No14
For your consideration is an original J.J. Audubon drawing titled "Common Star Nose Mole" printed and colored by J.T. Bowen, Philad.a. This is an expertly framed original work of art from the mid 19th century, that comes with a certificate of authenticity from the Buffalo Bill Historical Center; Cody, Wyoming. The certificate indicated that this lithograph, which is hand printed and hand water-colored, is from Audubon's firsts octavo edition of The Quadrupeds of North America, and is over 140 years old. John James Audubon was an American artist, naturalist, and ornithologist The art shows excellent attention to detail and wonderful coloration. The lithograph is marked "No. 14" and "Plate LXIX" across the top. It is marked across the bottom reading "Common Star Nose Mole - Drawn from Nature by J.J. Audubon F.R.S.F.L.S. - On stone by W.E. Hitchcock - Lith. Printed & Col.d by J.T. Bowen Philad.a." This is an original lithograph, published between the years 1849 and 1854 by master printers. The artwork is set in a beautiful wooden frame by the Frame Hut Gallery in Billings, Montana. The visible art measures 9"x6" and the frame measures 17" x 14.5"