Loates Audubon SANDHILL CRANE Ltd. Ed. Signed Print

Sanhill Crane

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Audubon Limited Edition Lithograph

This lithograph was 1 of 29 unique Audubon Images Master Lithographer Bernard Loates Produced during 1987 & 1988. In producing this collection, Bernard went to great lengths to achieve a lithograph that matched the originals in color.

This process began using original art and engravings of Audubon/Havell images. Loates and his team then stripped the coloring resulting in the bare engraving. Skins and plumage of the actual bird were obtained to create custom Inks that were as accurate to the original colors as possible. The inks were  laid down using special techniques with 400 line screen variations to create a one of a kind image. The screens were so fine that even under magnification the print maintained a continuous tone. The prints were then produced on very high quality, heavy weight paper. They were printed using a Harris Offset Press. Each Lithograph was passed through 32-60 times to achieve the perfect image. Once Loates completed printing the lithographs, he destroyed all original plates, etc. , to ensure that his collection could not be duplicated.

Many experts believe that these lithographs are far superior to any other Audubon re-creations.

“...there is a continuing irony to the story of M. Bernard Loates. Perhaps his greatest acclaim will not come from his work as a fine artist; nor, for that matter from his expertise in the production of graphics. It will arise from his recreation of John James  Audubon’s  “ Birds of America” an endeavour requiring every talent at his Command"

By: “The Limitless Talents of M. Bernard Loates”, John Stone & Professor Robert E. Gard

Print Details:

This print is hand signed & numbered in Pencil By the artist Bernard M. Loates. It also features a custom embossed chop mark & embossed border around the image. The print is Double Elephant Folio in Size measuring 26.5”x39.5”. This limited edition print is Numbered  of 1000.

Condition:

The print is in fine condition. It is still in its Original Collection Packaging from Mr. Loates. It will only be removed once sold. It has been stored in a climate controlled facility since new.

Value:

These prints have sold for $600. - $3000. Each in Fine Galleries.

Currently, some are for sale online for up to $1500.00/Each

The complete 29 Piece Collection was originally sold by Loates in 1987/88 for $6000. Since then it has been appraised for up to $29,000

I find it almost impossible to convey words equal to the beauty and detail of these lithographs. The pictures simply do not do them justice. They are only fully appreciated when seeing with your own eyes. The painstaking time and effort that went into their creation is fully represented in the finished product.

I GUARANTEE THIS PRINT IS 100% GENUINE & AUTHENTIC OR YOUR MONEY BACK.

WE ARE SELLING OFF AN ENTIRE COLLECTION, PLEASE VIEW OUR OTHER AUCTIONS FOR ALL 29 LOATES PRINTS.

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