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Painter, b. 1869 - d. 1960

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  • Brasher - Merganser. 129
    May. 16, 2026

    Brasher - Merganser. 129

    Est: $200 - $500

    This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. This is from set 19 of a planned 500. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Brasher - 6 Bird Prints (Eider Duck, Limpkin, Goose, Scoter)
    Apr. 18, 2026

    Brasher - 6 Bird Prints (Eider Duck, Limpkin, Goose, Scoter)

    Est: $600 - $1,200

    Included in this lot: King Eider. 162 Limpkin. 207 Ross Goose. 170 Whitecheek Goose. 172b Whitefront Goose. 171a Whitewing Scoter. 165 Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. This is from set 19 of a planned 500. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Brasher - 4 Geese Prints
    Apr. 11, 2026

    Brasher - 4 Geese Prints

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Included in this lot: Blue Goose. 169-1 Canada & Hutchin Goose. 172 Emperor Goose. 176 Greater Snow Goose. 169a Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. This is from set 19 of a planned 500. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Brasher - 3 Duck Prints
    Apr. 11, 2026

    Brasher - 3 Duck Prints

    Est: $400 - $800

    Included in this lot: Pacific Eider. 161 Scoter. 163 Surf Scoter. 166 Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. This is from set 19 of a planned 500. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Brasher - 6 Bird Prints
    Apr. 04, 2026

    Brasher - 6 Bird Prints

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Included in this lot: Bufflehead. 153 Oldsquaw. 154 Harlequin Duck. 155 Spectacled Eider. 158 Northern Eider. 159 Eider. 160 Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. This is from set 19 of a planned 500. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Brasher - Pair of Bird Prints: Merganser & Duck + Title Page
    Apr. 04, 2026

    Brasher - Pair of Bird Prints: Merganser & Duck + Title Page

    Est: $400 - $800

    Included in this lot: Hood Merganser. 131 Ruddy Duck. 167 Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. This is from set 19 of a planned 500. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Brasher - 6 Duck Prints
    Mar. 28, 2026

    Brasher - 6 Duck Prints

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Included in this lot: Pintail. 143 Scaup Duck. 148 Lesser Scaup Duck. 149 Ringneck Duck. 150 Goldeneye. 151 Barrow Goldeneye. 152 Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. This is from set 19 of a planned 500. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Brasher - 8 Duck & Goose Prints
    Mar. 14, 2026

    Brasher - 8 Duck & Goose Prints

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Included in this lot: Black & Redleg Black Duck. 133 Gadwall. 135 Bladpate. 137 Cinnamon Teal. 141 Cackling Goose. 172c Brant. 173a Black Brant. 174 Barnacle Goose. 175 Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. This is from set 19 of a planned 500. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Rex Brasher - Trumpeter Swans
    Mar. 13, 2026

    Rex Brasher - Trumpeter Swans

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Rex Brasher (American, 1869 - 1960). Trumpeter Swans Alighting on a Stream. Watercolor on paper, signed "Rex Brasher" lower right, (26.5 x 39.5 inches). Frame: H: 37 in., W: 50 in., D. 2.25 in.

    Devin Moisan Auctioneers, Inc.
  • Brasher - Pair of Bittern Prints
    Mar. 07, 2026

    Brasher - Pair of Bittern Prints

    Est: $500 - $1,500

    Included in this lot: Cory Least Bittern. 191-1 Least Bittern. 191 Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. This is from set 19 of a planned 500. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Brasher - 4 Duck Prints
    Mar. 07, 2026

    Brasher - 4 Duck Prints

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Included in this lot: Steller Eider. 157 Shoveler. 142 Florida & Mottled Duck. 134 Greenwing Teal. 139 Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. This is from set 19 of a planned 500. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Brasher - Pair of Crane & Egret Prints
    Feb. 28, 2026

    Brasher - Pair of Crane & Egret Prints

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Included in this lot: Sandhill Crane. 206 Egret. 196 Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. This is from set 19 of a planned 500. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Brasher - Pair of Heron Prints
    Feb. 28, 2026

    Brasher - Pair of Heron Prints

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Included in this lot: Louisana Heron. 199 Northwestern Coast Heron & Ward Heron. 194a-b Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. This is from set 19 of a planned 500. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Brasher - 4 Ptarmigan & Prairie Chicken Prints
    Feb. 28, 2026

    Brasher - 4 Ptarmigan & Prairie Chicken Prints

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Included in this lot: Evermann Ptarmigan. 302.1 Welch Ptarmigan. 303 Whitetail Ptarmigan. 304 Prairie Chicken. 305 Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

    Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
  • Brasher - 3 Vulture Prints
    Feb. 28, 2026

    Brasher - 3 Vulture Prints

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Included in this lot: California Vulture. 324 Turkey Vulture. 325 Black Vulture. 326 Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - Flamingo. 182
    Feb. 21, 2026

    Brasher - Flamingo. 182

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. This is from set 19 of a planned 500. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - Mallard. 132
    Feb. 21, 2026

    Brasher - Mallard. 132

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. This is from set 19 of a planned 500. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - Pair of Bird Prints: Egret, Bobwhite
    Feb. 21, 2026

    Brasher - Pair of Bird Prints: Egret, Bobwhite

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Included in this lot: Snowy Egret. 197 November Mist - Bobwhites Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. This is from set 19 of a planned 500. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - 5 Bird Prints (Heath Hen, Grouse, Turkey)
    Feb. 14, 2026

    Brasher - 5 Bird Prints (Heath Hen, Grouse, Turkey)

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Included in this lot: Heath Hen. 306 Lesser Prairie Chicken. 307 Columbian & Prairie Sharptail Grouse. 308a-b Sage Hen. 309 Florida Turkey & Rio Grande Turkey. 310b-c Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - 6 Bird Prints (Ptarmigan, Quail)
    Feb. 14, 2026

    Brasher - 6 Bird Prints (Ptarmigan, Quail)

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Included in this lot: Adak & Dixon Ptarmigan. 302e-f California Quail. 294 Willow Ptarmigan. 301 Allen & Alexander Ptarmigan. 301a-b Rock, Reinhardt, & Nelson Ptarmigan. 302-a-b Turner & Townsend Ptarmigan. 302c-d Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - Goshawk & Ruffed Grouse
    Feb. 07, 2026

    Brasher - Goshawk & Ruffed Grouse

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - 4 Bobwhite & Quail Prints
    Feb. 07, 2026

    Brasher - 4 Bobwhite & Quail Prints

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Included in this lot: Bobwhite. 289 Florida Bobwhite. 289a Mountain Quail. 292 Scale Quail. 293 Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - 3 Hawk & Kite Prints
    Feb. 07, 2026

    Brasher - 3 Hawk & Kite Prints

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Included in this lot: Everglade Kite. 330 Sharpshin Hawk. 332 Cooper Hawk. 333 Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - 4 Hawk Prints
    Jan. 31, 2026

    Brasher - 4 Hawk Prints

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Included in this lot: Florida Redshoulder Hawk & Redbelly Hawk. 339a-b Zonetail Hawk. 340 Sennett Whitetail Hawk. 341 Swainson Hawk. 342 Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - 4 Pigeon or Dove Prints
    Jan. 31, 2026

    Brasher - 4 Pigeon or Dove Prints

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Included in this lot: Viosca Pigeon. 312a Redbill Pigeon. 313 Whitecrown Pigeon. 314 Zenaida Dove. 317 Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - 5 Hawk Prints
    Jan. 24, 2026

    Brasher - 5 Hawk Prints

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Included in this lot: Western Goshawk. 334a Harris Hawk. 335 Krider Hawk & Wesetern Redtail Hawk. 337a-b Harlan Hawk & Alaska Redtail Hawk. 337d-e Redshoulder Hawk. 339 Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - 4 Hawk Prints
    Jan. 17, 2026

    Brasher - 4 Hawk Prints

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Included in this lot: Broadwing Hawk. 343 Short-tailed Hawk. 344 Mexican Black Hawk. 345 Mexican Goshawk. 346 Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - Pair of Grouse Prints
    Jan. 17, 2026

    Brasher - Pair of Grouse Prints

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    Included in this lot: Dusky Grouse. 297 Richardson Grouse & Sierra Grouse. 297b-c Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - 3 Dove Prints
    Jan. 17, 2026

    Brasher - 3 Dove Prints

    Est: $600 - $1,200

    Included in this lot: Inca Dove. 321 Mexican Ground Dove & Bermuda Ground Dove. 320a-b Whitewing Dove. 319 Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - 6 Duck, Swan, & Ibis Prints
    Jan. 10, 2026

    Brasher - 6 Duck, Swan, & Ibis Prints

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Included in this lot: Mask Duck. 168 Canvasback. 147 Redhead Widgeon. 136 Whistling Swan. 180 Glossy Ibis. 186 Whiteface Glossy Ibis. 187 Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. This is from set 19 of a planned 500. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - 8 Grouse & Quail Prints
    Jan. 10, 2026

    Brasher - 8 Grouse & Quail Prints

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    Included in this lot: Oregon Ruffed Grouse. 300c Alaska Spruce Grouse. 298b Franklin Grouse. 299 Hudsonian Spruce Grouse. 298 Valley Quail. 294a Gambel Quail. 295 Mearns Quail. 296 Chestnutbelly Scale Quail. 293a Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - Pair of Pigeon or Dove Collotypes: Bandtail Pigeon. 312 & Mourning Dove. 316
    Jan. 03, 2026

    Brasher - Pair of Pigeon or Dove Collotypes: Bandtail Pigeon. 312 & Mourning Dove. 316

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - Pair of Hawk Collotypes: Goshawk. 334 & Marsh Hawk. 331
    Jan. 03, 2026

    Brasher - Pair of Hawk Collotypes: Goshawk. 334 & Marsh Hawk. 331

    Est: $500 - $1,000

    This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - 6 Bird Collotypes
    Dec. 20, 2025

    Brasher - 6 Bird Collotypes

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Included in this lot: Rufleg Hawk. 347 Ferruginous Rufleg Hawk. 348 Whitefront Dove. 318 Texas Bobwhite. 289b Masked Bobwhite. 291 Plume Quail & San Pedro Quail. 292a-b Description of the work: This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - Canada & Gray Ruffed Grouse. 300a-b
    Dec. 13, 2025

    Brasher - Canada & Gray Ruffed Grouse. 300a-b

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - Missisippi Kite. 329
    Dec. 13, 2025

    Brasher - Missisippi Kite. 329

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - Whitetail Kite. 328
    Dec. 13, 2025

    Brasher - Whitetail Kite. 328

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - Bluehead Quail Dove. 323
    Dec. 13, 2025

    Brasher - Bluehead Quail Dove. 323

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - Key West Quail Dove. 322
    Dec. 13, 2025

    Brasher - Key West Quail Dove. 322

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - Whooping Crane. 204
    Dec. 06, 2025

    Brasher - Whooping Crane. 204

    Est: $400 - $800

    This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. This is from set 19 of a planned 500. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - Great White Heron. 192
    Dec. 06, 2025

    Brasher - Great White Heron. 192

    Est: $400 - $800

    This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. This is from set 19 of a planned 500. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - Northwest Coast Heron & Ward Heron. 194a-b
    Dec. 06, 2025

    Brasher - Northwest Coast Heron & Ward Heron. 194a-b

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. This is from set 19 of a planned 500. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - Swallowtail Kite. 327
    Dec. 06, 2025

    Brasher - Swallowtail Kite. 327

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - Redtail Hawk. 337
    Dec. 06, 2025

    Brasher - Redtail Hawk. 337

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - Ruffed Grouse. 300
    Dec. 06, 2025

    Brasher - Ruffed Grouse. 300

    Est: $300 - $600

    This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - Passenger Pigeon. 315
    Nov. 29, 2025

    Brasher - Passenger Pigeon. 315

    Est: $1,000 - $2,000

    This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - Roseate Spoonbill. 183
    Nov. 29, 2025

    Brasher - Roseate Spoonbill. 183

    Est: $400 - $800

    This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. This is from set 19 of a planned 500. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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  • Brasher - Louisiana Heron. 199
    Nov. 29, 2025

    Brasher - Louisiana Heron. 199

    Est: $400 - $800

    This wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America. The work was published in 1931 by Meriden Gravure Co. in the Chickadee Valley in Kent, Connecticut. The original illustrations were done by Rex Brasher, and the text was written by Brasher's niece, Marie. This is from set 19 of a planned 500. Birds & Trees of North America were published after Brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. His paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of North American birds. Rex Brasher was a noted Connecticut wildlife artist. At age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of North America. Brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of North America and perfecting his art before beginning publication. He depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. The tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. Brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, Louis Agassiz Fuertes. Fuertes helped develoop Brasher's artistic range and technique. Brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. Brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. He then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. He worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. It is extremely rare to come across the Brasher prints from this 1931 publication. Brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the Great Depression hit he lost many patrons. Eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including William Boeing and Paul Mellon. No other American ornithologist has come close to the achievement of Rex Brasher in bird illustration and detailing.

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