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Lot 1427
Group of Five Antique Zoological Prints
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Hand-colored engravings and lithographs, 18th and early 19th century, to include two Audubon Octavo prints, each matted and framed.

DOA 15 3/8 x 17 3/8 in. (the largest)

The Lifelong Collection of Keith and Caroline Gray, Charlotte, NC. Keith and Caroline Gray were passionate about antiques, art, and history. Together they attended antique shows and auctions for decades – assembling a collection particularly strong on American coin silver, Asian art, historical documents, early images, and English ceramics. Both were longtime supporters of the Mint Museum in Charlotte, with Caroline serving in multiple capacities from docent to a member of the acquisitions board and trustee. Caroline translated her love of material culture into a successful career, becoming a certified property appraiser in Charlotte.

With nice hand coloring.

Some toning, foxing, and several stains; small tear to margin of one.