Gould Prints for Sale

	Original Gould prints John Gould, The Bird Man: John Gould (1804-1881), probably the most famous British Ornithologist and a contemporary of America�s own John James Audubon had truly earned the nickname "the Bird man" with his prolific publication of as many as 2999 paintings of Birds! More info ... Shipping charges may apply. After viewing this page, visit our classified page for more Gould prints.
	Mute Swan (Cygnus Olor) Original Hand-colored Stone Lithograph from John Gould's "The Birds of Great Britain", 1862-1873. Approximately 21 5/16" X 14 5/8". Excellent condition with sharp details, nice colors and gum arabic high lights. Binding edge at the bottom. Credits at the bottom Lower Left "J. Wolf and H. C. Richter, del. et lith." and Lower Right: "Walter, Imp." Text included. A classic Gould showing the Mute Swan couple with their young chicks. Very rare - - One of only 750 prints issued by John Gould. $2475
	Hummingbird Yarrell's Wood-Star with Blue Iridescence (Calothorax Yarrelli) Original Hand-Colored Stone Lithograph from John Gould's "A monograph of the Trochilidae or Family of Hummingbirds", 1849-61. Dimensions 21 5/8" X 14 1/4". Credits at lower left "J. Gould and H. C. Richter del et lith" and lower right "Hullmandel & Walton, Imp". Binding edge on the right. A tiny tear along the bottom edge (easily matted out). Beautiful blue iridescence on the throat of the male at the left, most easily seen on bright light reflection. Very rare - - One of only about 250 prints published by Gould. $1265
	Spoonbill (Platalea Leucorodia) Original Hand-colored Stone Lithograph from John Gould's "The Birds of Great Britain", 1862-1873. Approximately 21 1/4" X 14 9/16". Excellent condition with sharp details, nice colors and gum arabic high lights. Credits at the bottom Lower Left "J. Gould and H. C. Richter, del. et lith." and Lower Right: "Walter, Imp." Text included. A classic Gould showing the adult bird tending to its chicks in the nest. Very rare - - One of only 750 prints issued by John Gould. $2475 Harlequin Duck (Histrionicus Torquatus): Original Hand-colored Stone Lithograph from John Gould's "The Birds of Great Britain", 1862-1873. Approximately 21 7/16" X 14 1/2". Excellent condition with sharp details and nice original colors. A very tiny 1/4" tear (see the Pic) along the binding edge at the bottom, backed verso with archival tape (the tiny tear easily matted out). A non-obtrusive 2" handling crease at the top edge, well above the head of the male bird (see the Pic). Credits at the bottom lower left "J. Gould and H. C. Richter, del. et lith." and lower rRight: "Walter, Imp." Text included. Very Rare - - One of only about 750 prints published by John Gould. $985 (The following two Gould originals may be purchased as a set.) Swainson's Toucan (Ramphastos Swainsonii): Lithograph-1 Original hand-colored stone lithograph from John Gould's "A monograph of the Ramphastidae or family of Toucans" (1833-1835). Dimensions about 21 7/8" X 14 1/4". Credits at the bottom lower left "Drawn fron Nature & On Stone by J & E Gould" and lower right: "Printed by C. Hullmandel". The "J. E. Gould" signature at the base of the tree branch. The Birds, leaves, and branches are in excellent condition with the original bright colors and wonderful gum arabic highlights. Two areas of tears (about ~1.5" and 1") in the lower left white area of the image between the Gould Credit at the bottom and the left leaf (see Pic); both expertly repaired and hardly noticeble from 2 ft or more (please ask for close-up Pics, if necessary). Occasional waviness in the paper. Very very faint coloration at the bottom and top (outside the image area) from a previous matting. Backside of the print has some coloration from previous matting, but none showing through in the front. Very rare - - one of only 250 prints published by Gould. Price $1950 (Note: Both this Lithograph-1 and the Many-banded Aracai in Lithograph-2 can be purchased together as a matching set for only $3,975). Many-banded Aracari (Pteroglossus Pluricinctus):Lithograph-2 Original hand-colored stone lithograph from John Gould's "A monograph of the Ramphastidae or family of Toucans" (1833-1835). Dimensions about 22" X 14 3/4". Credits at the bottom lower left "Drawn fron Nature & On Stone by J & E Gould" and lower right: "Printed by C. Hullmandel". Image in excellent condition with the original bright colors and gum arabic highlights. Very very faint coloration at the top and bottom (outside the image area) from a previous matting. A faint circular area of foxing near the end of the lower branch. Occasional waviness in the paper. Backside of the print has some coloration from previous matting, but none showing through in the front. Very rare - - one of only 250 prints published by Gould. Price $2,275 (Note: Both this Lithograph-2 and the Swainson's Toucan in Lithograph-1 can be purchased together as a matching set for only $3,975). Short-toed Eagle (Circateus brachydactylus (Vieill)) Original Hand-colored stone lithograph from John Gould's "The Birds of Europe" (London 1832-1837). Dimensions ~20 15/16" X 14 1/8". Credits at the lower left: "E. Lear del at lith", lower right: "Printed by C. Hullmandel". Ed Lear Signature at the base of the branch. Image area very clean with original coloring and gum arabic highlights. Minor paper losses at the four corners, very faint coloration along the borders from a previous matting (see Pic). A few nicks and tears along the dges, including three one-inch tears along the right edge. All tears expertly repaired by a skilled conservationist. On the backside, brown coloration at three places from previous tape but the coloration not visible in the front (the old tape removed, and print deacidified). Very Rare - - one of only 300 prints published by Gould. $675 Maroon-breasted Pigeon (Phlogoenas Crinigera) Original hand-colored stone lithograph from John Gould's "The Birds of Asia" (1850-1883). Dimensions ~ 21 11/16" X 14 11/16". Credits at the lower left: "J. Gould and H. C. Richter, del. et lith." and lower right:"Walter, Imp". Excellent condition with nice colors. Binding edge at the bottom. A couple of handling creases outside the image area. Text included. Very Rare - - one of only 235 prints published by John Gould. $785 Blyth's Hawk Eagle (spizaetus alboniger) Original hand-colored stone lithograph from John Gould's "Birds of Asia" (1850-1883). Dimensions about 21 5/8" X 14 1/2". Credits at the bottom lower left " J. Wolf and H. C. Richter, del. et lith." and lower right: "Walter & Cohin, Imp". The image area is in very good condition with gum arabic highlights and nice colors, save for an unobtrusive tiny abrasion in the blue sky just above the beak of the smaller bird on the left (see Pic). This can be left alone or touched up by a conservationist. Binding edge on the right. A couple of minor fox marks in the image area, and light soiling outside the colored image area. Very rare - - one of only 235 prints published by Gould. $975 SOLD Jardine's Harrier (circus jardini) Original hand-colored stone lithograph from John Gould's "Birds of Australia". Dimensions ~ 21 3/8" X 14 5/16". Credits at the bottom lower left "J. Gould and H. C. Richter, del. et lith." and lower right: "C. Hullmandel, Imp". Image area in excellent condition with very nice colors. Binding edge on the right. A minor paper loss in the lower half of right edge which can be easily matted out, or filled in by a conservationist if desired. Very Rare - - one of only 250 prints published by John Gould. $975 Below: John Gould Hand-colored Original Plates from the Birds of Asia, the Birds of Great Britain, and Monograph of the Trochilidae: (1) Yellow Naped Woodpecker (Chrysophlegma flavinucha): John Gould original Hand-colored Print, from "The Birds of Asia" 1849-1883. Size approximately 21 1/2" X 14 1/2 ". Very Good condition with normal age toning, some minor blemishes and very slight creasing outside the image. The print was taken from a bound volume and the right edge has a binder tape that doesn't affect the image. Credits at the bottom Lower left " J. Gould and H. C. Richter, del. et lith." and Lower Right: "Hullmandel & Walton, Imp." Text is included. Very Rare - - one of only 235 prints published by Gould. $750 To purchase, or if you have any questions, please email us - audubonart@aol.com (2) Persian Starling (Sturnus Purpurascens): John Gould original hand-colored Print, from "The Birds of Asia" 1849-1883. Size approximately 21 5/8" X 14 3/4". Credits at the bottom Lower left "J. Gould and H. C. Richter, del. et lith." and Lower Right: "Walter, Imp." Excellent Condition. Small paper loss at the top left corner. Text included. Very Rare - - one of only 235 prints published by Gould. $425 To purchase, or if you have any questions, please email us - audubonart@aol.com (3) Hummingbird Whitethroated Oreopyra with Iridescence (Oreopyra Leucaspis): Original Hand-colored Lithograph. "Monograph of the Trochilidae or Family of Hummingbirds" 1849-1861. Has Iridescence on the head of the top bird. Very good condition with mild toning to edges. Credits at the bottom Lower Left "J. Gould and H. C. Richter, del. et . lith. and Lower Right : "Walter & Cohn, Imp." Approximately 22" X 15". Very rare - - One of only about 250 prints published by Gould. $850 To purchase, or if you have any questions, please email us - audubonart@aol.com (4) Hummingbird Spangled Coquette with Iridescence (Lophornis Reginae) : Original Hand-colored Lithograph. From "Monograph of the Trochilidae Or Family of Hummingbirds" 1849-1861. Has iridescence on the three males. Very good condition with faint scattered foxing to margins, and mild toning to edges. Credits at the bottom Lower left " J. Gould and H. C. Richter, del. et lith." and Lower Right: "Hullmandel & Walton, Imp." Approximately 22" X 15". Very rare - - One of only about 250 prints published by Gould. $850 To purchase, or if you have any questions, please email us - audubonart@aol.com (5) Marsh Warbler (Calamoherpe palustris): Original Hand-colored Lithograph from John Gould's "The Birds of Great Britain" , 1862-1873. Approximately 21 1/2" X 14 1/2". Very good condition with some very minor blemishes.Credits at the bottom Lower left " J. Gould and H. C. Richter, del. et lith." and Lower Right: "Walter, Imp." The colors are bright. Very rare - - One of only about 750 prints published by Gould. $500 SOLD (6) Lerwa Partridge from Birds of Asia. Original hand-colored Lithograph from John Gould's "Birds of Asia" (1850-1883). Dimensions about 21 5/8" X 14 3/4". In Excellent Condition. Credits at the bottom Lower left " J. Gould and H. C. Richter, del. et lith." and Lower Right: "Hullmandel & Walton, Imp" . Very rare - - one of only 235 prints published by Gould. Text included. $575 SOLD (7) Hummingbird: Blue-breasted Hummingbird with Iridescence (Damophila Amabilis) : Original Hand-colored Stone Lithograph. From the "Monograph of the Trochilidae Or Family of Hummingbirds" 1849-1861. Has beautiful Golden Iridescence on the two males at the top. Excellent condition. Mild toning at the edges. Credits at the bottom Lower left "J. Gould and H. C. Richter, del. et lith." and Lower Right: "Hullmandel & Walton, Imp." Approximately 22" X 15". Very rare - - One of only about 250 prints published by Gould. $1,250 SOLD Fasciated Trogan (Harpactes Fasciatus): Original Hand-colored Stone Lithograph from John Gould's "The Birds of Asia" 1849-1883. Size approximately 22 1/16" X 15". Credits at the bottom Lower Left "J. Gould and H. C. Richter, del. et lith." and Lower Right: "Hullmandel & Walter, Imp." Excellent Condition with beautiful bright colors, sharp details, and gum arabic highlights. A few very faint and unobtrusive fox marks in the lower half, outside the image area. Text included. Very Rare - - one of only 235 prints published by Gould. $1375 Gadwall Duck (Chaulelasmus Strepera): Original Hand-colored Stone Lithograph from John Gould's "The Birds of Great Britain", 1862-1873. Approximately 21 1/4" X 14 1/4". Excellent condition with sharp details, nice colors and gum arabic high lights. A tiny unobtrusive fox mark along right edge lower half. Credits at the bottom Lower Left " J. Gould and H. C. Richter, del. et lith." and Lower Right: "Walter, Imp." Text included. Very rare - - One of only about 750 prints published by Gould. $975 SOLD John Gould's Bensbach's Bird of Paradise (Lanthothorax Benzbachi): Original Hand-colored Stone Lithograph from the monumental work "Monograph of the Birds of Paradise" published in 1891-98 by John Gould's protege and closest associate R. Bowdler Sharpe. This Monograph was a continuation of John Gould's work and utilized many of his plates from the "Birds of New Guinea" as well as Gould's sketches. Size approximately 22 1/8" X 15 1/8". Credits at the bottom Lower Left "J. G. Keulemans & Hart, del. et lith." and Lower Right: "Mintern Bros., imp." In Excellent Condition with beautiful colors (see Pics), sharp details, and gum arabic highlights. Very Rare - - one of only 350 prints published. $875. Gould Parrot, Charmosyna Papuensis $1,500 To purchase, or if you have any questions, please email us - audubonart@aol.com Gould Hummingbird, Heliangelus Amethysticollis $750 To purchase, or if you have any questions, please email us - audubonart@aol.com add to cart Gould Hummingbird, Heliangelus Clarisse $750 To purchase, or if you have any questions, please email us - audubonart@aol.com Himalayan Pucras Phesant (Pucrasia Macrolopha): John Gould original Hand-colored Stone Lithograph, from "The Birds of Asia" 1849-1883. Size approximately 21 7/8" X 14 7/8 ". Normal age toning. Minor paper losses at the corners. Three 1" tears but none entering the image area; two along the bottom edge below the credits and one on the right edge (see Pics). Small handling creases at the edges with binder marks along the bottom edge. All these (tears and binder marks) will not be visible when the print is matted. The image it self is in excellent condition with beautiful colors and gum arabic highlights. Credits at the bottom Lower left " J. Gould and H. C. Richter, del. et lith." and Lower Right: "Hullmandel & Walton, Imp." One page Text is included. Very Rare - - one of only 235 prints published by Gould. $1,750 John Gould (1804-1881), probably the most famous British Ornithologist and a contemporary of America�s own John James Audubon had truly earned the nickname "the Bird man" with his prolific publication of as many as 2999 paintings of Birds! A taxidermist initially by profession, he traveled around the world, collected bird skins from different countries and published "The Birds of Great Britain", "The Birds of Asia", "The Birds of Europe", "The Birds of Australia", "The Birds of New Guinea", 'A Monograph of the Trochilidae or Family of Humming-Birds', A Monograph of Ramphastidae or Family of Toucans", "A Monograph of the Trogonidae or family of Trogons", and "A Century of Birds hitherto unfigured from the Himalaya Mountains". His Birds were printed as hand-colored stone lithographs from his original paintings. Most of the initial drawings on the original paintings were made by John Gould himself with subsequent background detail fill-in and hand-coloring work done by some of the most talented artists that he employed. These artists included his wife Elizabeth, Henry Richter, Edward Lear, Richard Sharpe, and William Hart among others. Some of these artists are represented below. Among the published works of John Gould, his delicate renderings of the delightful Hummingbirds proved to be some of the most sought after. To capture the beautiful iridescence naturally exhibited by some of these birds in Nature, Gould utilized gold or silver leaf in the paint followed by gum arabic highlights, with dramatic results. A couple of examples of these iridescent Hummingbird lithographs by Gould are shown below. During the mid-19th Century, it was only the very affluent part of the society that could afford to subscribe to these very colorful lithographs that eventually ended up in bound volumes. These "hand-painted stone lithographs" from the mid-19th Century have been appreciating in value rather dramatically not only because of the incredible beauty of the birds and the superb workmanship of the artists, but also because of the increasing scarcity of these originals available to purchase. Here is your opportunity to own an original hand-colored Gould for a very reasonable price. To purchase, or if you have any questions, please email us - audubonart@aol.com Note: We receive many questions from our visitors regarding the value of their Gould print. It is first necessary to determine if your print is an original or a reproduction. The presence of script at the lower edge of the image attributing the print to Gould does not verify originality. Many same-size reproductions were done in the 1940's which today appear to be just as old as the originals, and have all the supporting script. The paper of these reproductions, however, has the feel of light construction paper, not the firmer paper of the originals. It is generally yellowing a bit, whereas the originals will generally have a consistent off-white appearance. One should also take a magnifying glass and examine any colored area for the presence of small dots in a geometric pattern, not unlike magnified newsprint. These dots would indicate a reproduction. Smooth washes of color would indicate hand-coloring, such as in the originals. But be aware that we have seen some of the 1940 reproductions that were later enhanced with watercolor, in order to pass them off as originals. So we would advise that you take your print into an art gallery or a university library, and ask for their assistance in determining the validity of your print. Most Gould originals are valued at a few hundred dollars each.