A few examples of appraisal values for
OISEAUX

• GEORGES BRAQUE (FRENCH, 1882-1963),
  GEORGES BRAQUE (FRENCH, 1882-1963), "QUATRE OISEAUX", COLOR LITHOGRAPH, EDITION 211/275, FOUR BIRDS IN FLIGHT, A BLACK BIRD LEADS TH...Georges Braque (French, 1882-1963), "Quatre Oiseaux", color lithograph, edition 211/275, four birds in flight, a black bird leads three white birds as they fly past the sun, pencil signed lower right, blind stamp for Maeght Editeurs, Paris, framed, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age, ss: 12 3/4" h. x 19" w.
• Four bird prints by Francois
  Four bird prints by Francois Martinet (Francois Nicolas Martinet, French, 1725-1804), from Histoire Naturelle Des Oiseaux, 1770-1786: LaCaille, Le Pluvian du Senegal, La Favorite, de Cayenne, Caille Hupee du Mexique, and Caille des Philippinea, unframed, pages 12-1/2 x 9 in. Paper tape all edges, trimmed, toning, penciled inscriptions front and verso, one with stain in border.
• After Francois Nicolas Martinet
  After Francois Nicolas Martinet (French, 1725-1804) "Bird Studies", suite of eight hand-colored engravings, sight 10-1/2" x 7-1/2", from Buffon's "Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux", published 1770-1786. Glazed and handsomely framed en suite.
• GEORGES BRAQUE (FRENCH, 1882-1963),
  GEORGES BRAQUE (FRENCH, 1882-1963), "QUATRE OISEAUX", COLOR LITHOGRAPH, EDITION 65/275, FOUR BIRDS IN FLIGHT, A BLACK BIRD LEADS THR...Georges Braque (French, 1882-1963), "Quatre Oiseaux", color lithograph, edition 65/275, four birds in flight, a black bird leads three white birds as they fly past the sun, pencil signed lower right, molded frame and matted under glass, even toning, matte burn around all 4 sides, not examined out of frame, wear consistent with age, ss: 8" h. x 12 1/2" w.
• BIRDS IN NEST SCULPTUREA finely
  BIRDS IN NEST SCULPTUREA finely executed carving of birds feeding their young in a dark brown sculpted nest. Early 20th century. Allio Collection. FRANCAIS: Sculpture finement exécutée d'oiseaux nourrissant leurs petits dans un nid sculpté brun foncé. Début 20e siècle. Collection Allio. 4.5" x 11.5".
• A Collection of Six French Prints
  A Collection of Six French Prints of Birds 19th c. hand-colored engravings with aquatint after Jean Gabriel Pretre (Swiss 1800-1850) published by Langlois Paris each sight 14 in. x 11 in. matted and framed alike.
• ST-TROPEZ AVOCETAn Avocet shorebird
  ST-TROPEZ AVOCETAn Avocet shorebird in painted surface with tack eyes, wooden beak and tall wire legs. From St Tropez (France), mounted on a wood base. Early 20th Century. Allio Collection. FRANCAIS: Oiseau de rivage Avocette, surface peinte, punaises pour les yeux, un bec en bois et des pattes en fil de fer. De St-Tropez (France), socle en bois. Début 20e siècle. Collection Allio.
• GEORGES BRAQUE "QUATRE OISEAUX"
  GEORGES BRAQUE "QUATRE OISEAUX" LITHOGRAPH Georges Braque (French, 1882-1963) "Quatre Oiseaux," Modern lithograph in colors, showing abstracted birds in flight, edition: 10/275, circa 1950s, signed in pencil lower right. Image: 7" H x 10.5" W; frame: 14.25" H x 18.25" W. Provenance: Removed from the Central Park West estate of artist William Scharf.
• Felix-Hilaire Buhot (French
  Felix-Hilaire Buhot (French 1847-1898) Les Oies (The Geese). Etching aquatint and drypoint signed with the artists' red owl stamp in the bottom margin ca. 1897 apprx. plate size 6-1/8" x 10-1/8" paper size apprx. 9-5/8" x 13-3/8" matted overall apprx. 16" x 20" not framed. Provenance: anciene collection "Coll. HB" noted verso. Buhot Catalogue Raisonne of the Etchings Bourcard and Goodfriend #166 v/VI.
• After Francois Levillant (French,
  After Francois Levillant (French, 1767-1809) "Parrots", pair of chromolithographs from Histoire Naturelle Des Parroquets, Paris, 1816, sight 20-1/2" x 14-1/2". Glazed, matted and presented in matching giltwood frames with beaded fillets.
• SCULPTURE, BIRDS BY P. CORRIVEAU
  SCULPTURE, BIRDS BY P. CORRIVEAU (1889-1980)A sculpture by Pierre Corriveau (1889-1980) of two black and white birds with tin wings feeding their young. Mounted on original red base on a standing pole. Purchased directly from the artist in the 1970s. Mauricie, Quebec. H: 52"; W/L: 7"; D/P: 15". FRANCAIS: Sculpture de Pierre Corriveau (1889-1980) de deux oiseaux noirs et blancs aux ailes en tôles nourrissant leurs petits. Monté sur une base à poteau rouge d'origine. Acheté de l'artiste dans les années 1970. Mauricie, Québec.
• French School (Third Quarter 18th
  French School (Third Quarter 18th Century) "Shore Birds", a pair of fine hand-colored engravings by Bernard of Paris, from Histoire Naturelle Ornithologie. Exhibition frames en suite.
• GEORGE BRAQUE (FRANCE,
  GEORGE BRAQUE (FRANCE, 1882-1963), "QUATRE OISEAUX"(FOUR BIRDS), LITHOGRAPH, C. 1955, AFTER A DESIGN BY THE ARTIST, VALLIER SUPPLEME...George Braque (France, 1882-1963), "Quatre Oiseaux"(Four Birds), lithograph, c. 1955, after a design by the artist, Vallier supplement, p. 294 with illustration; Maeght 1030, Ed: 275, signature lower right, without blind stamp, inscribed with pencil "23/275" lower left, printed on cream wove paper with apparent full margins, framed and matted behind glass, 3 3/4" h. x 8 7/8" w. [PROVENANCE: Property of the Estate of Warren C. Lane]
• FOUR FRAMED ORNITHOLOGICAL PRINTS
  FOUR FRAMED ORNITHOLOGICAL PRINTS To include two hand-colored etchings by Martinet, Courvite, de la côte de Coromandel and Crapaud - Volant out Tette-Chevre, au Cayenne, 18th century; a hand-colored engraving from Alexander Wilson's American Ornithology, "Plate 63: Roseate Spoonbill, American Avoset, Ruddy Plover, Sandpiper," 19th century; and an offset lithograph depicting a Burmese Roller; each framed.
• PAIR OF ENGRAVINGS MARTINET,
  PAIR OF ENGRAVINGS MARTINET, HISTOIRE DES OISEAUXA pair of hand colored engravings by Martinet, from Histoire Naturelle des Oiseauxby George-Louis Marie Leclerc, Comte de Buffonlot includes: Lory D' Amboine, plate 518 by Francois Nicolas Martinet's
• A pair of French stuffed birds, Red
  A pair of French stuffed birds, Red Legged Partridge and Teal by Ancienne Maison Martiner in bowfront glazed walnut frames, 59cm x 51cm
• SONGBIRDS SCULPTUREA pair of carved
  SONGBIRDS SCULPTUREA pair of carved songbirds on a dried tree fungus. Untouched original paint. Early 20th century. Allio Collection. FRANCAIS: Paire de sculpture d'oiseaux chanteurs sur un champignon d'arbre séché. Peinture d'origine intacte. Début 20e siècle. Collection Allio. 7" x 9.5".
• MOIGNIEZ, Jules, (French,
  MOIGNIEZ, Jules, (French, 1835-1894): 2 Birds Chasing Lizard Grouping, Bronze with Patina, 4.5'' h., 10'' w., signed. CONDITION: Left bird beak is bent
• Set of four early French hand
  Set of four early French hand colored bird prints, each mounted in Birdseye maple frames. 10.75" x 8.75" oa Condition: Some foxing, discoloration, not examined out of frame.
• JEAN THEODORE DESCOURTILZ
  JEAN THEODORE DESCOURTILZ ORNITHOLOGICAL PRINTSSet of Four Ornithological and Fruit lithographs, from, Ornithologie Bresilienne ou Histoire des Oiseaux du Brésil, Remarquables par Leur Plumage, Leur Chant ou Leurs Habitudes, originally published, Paris, 1834. Overall, in painted frames 20 by 14 in. (Cond: all with foxing, some stains, toned)
• Moigniez Jules [French 1835-1894]
  Moigniez Jules [French 1835-1894] bronze of two birds perched on an oak branch c.1870 signed "J. Moigniez". 7"h.x9"w.x5"d.
• Georges Braque (French 1882-1963)
  Georges Braque (French 1882-1963) Birds in Flight etching from cancelled plate 12 1/2 x 8 inches.
• Jacques Barraband (1767 - 1809)
  Jacques Barraband (1767 - 1809) Le Grand Oiseau de paradis Emeraude, Magnificent bird-of-Paradise, circa 1806, approx 55cm x 37.5cm
• Jacques Barraband (French,
  Jacques Barraband (French, 1767-1809) Two ornithological prints: [Le grand Toucan ? gorge orange No. 5] and [Le Tocan No. 3,] from [Histoire Naturelle des Oiseaux de Paradis et des Rolliers, suivede celle des Toucans et des Barbus,] Paris, 1801-1806, on wove paper, 20-1/2 x 13-1/2 in. (page); matching modern frames,
• FRANçOIS NICOLAS MARTINET
  FRANçOIS NICOLAS MARTINET (FRENCH, CIRCA 1725-1804), TWO ENGRAVINGS FROM HISTOIRE NATURELLE DES OISEAUX Hand-colored engravings, on laid paper, likely 18th century, to include prints of the moineau (sparrow) and alouette (lark), in uniform matting and framing.
• HISTOIRE NATURELLE DES OISEAUX,
  HISTOIRE NATURELLE DES OISEAUX, 1800, (28) VOLS. Georges-Louis Leclerc, Comte de Buffon, edited by C. S. Sonnini. F. Dufart, Paris, An IX-X (Revolutionary Calendar), 1800-1801, vols. 1-28, 246 hand-colored plates numbered 1-256, lacking plates 13, 16, 18, 46, 48, 109, 127, 128, 172, 177, 180, 195, 226, 237, and 247, but with two different plates numbered 11, 123, 181, 238, and 248, contemporary pink paper-covered boards with morocco labels, 8.5"h x 5.5"w
• GEORGES BRAQUE 'L 'OISEAU JAUNE'
  GEORGES BRAQUE 'L 'OISEAU JAUNE' LITHOGRAPHGeorges Braque, France (1882-1963). Lithograph titled 'L 'Oiseau Jaune' or 'The Yellow Bird', signed lower right and numbered lower left 31/300, gilt wood frame. Measures 28.5"H x 34"W framed; 18"H x 24.5"W.
• LOT OF CARVED BIRDSLot of two: a
  LOT OF CARVED BIRDSLot of two: a carving of a black and white bird with yellow beak and red eyes, 20th century, along with an earlier yellow bird with black wings and tail on a small cylinder base. Allio Collection. FRANCAIS: Lot de deux: sculpture d'un oiseau noir et blanc au bec jaune et aux yeux rouges, 20e siècle; vieil oiseau jaune, ailes et queue noires sur petite base cylindrique. Collection Allio. 3.5" x 5".
• JEAN-LOUIS CHèVREFILS (1934-1990)
  JEAN-LOUIS CHèVREFILS (1934-1990) CANADA GOOSEA rare Canada Goose decoy by Jean-Louis Chèvrefils (1934-1990), Chateauguay, Quebec. Original untouched paint, nice outstretched head with puffy cheeks and the body has raised wing tips. Chèvrefils is known to have carved a limited quantity of 200 birds between 1962-68. Allio Collection. FRANCAIS: Rare appelant d'une oie canadienne par Jean-Louis Chèvrefils (1934-1990), Châteauguay, Qué. Peinture d'origine intacte, belle tête tendue avec joues gonflées et corps avec bouts d'ailes relevés. Chèvrefils aura sculpté une quantité limitée de 200 oiseaux entre 1962-68. Collection Allio. 8.5" x 27" 10.5".
• After Georges Braque L'OISEAU ET
  After Georges Braque L'OISEAU ET SON NID Color lithograph Estimate:$800-$1,200
• MOIGNIEZ, Jules, (French,
  MOIGNIEZ, Jules, (French, 1835-1894): Great-Horned Owl with Wings Spread and Talons at the Ready, Bronze, 32.5'' in height, signed, affixed to a beveled deep red marble plinth, overall 34'' in height.
• Set of Twelve French Gilt and
  Set of Twelve French Gilt and Hand Painted Porcelain Ornithological Cabinet Plates Estimate:$600-$900
• FIVE FINELY CARVED BIRDS, MID
  FIVE FINELY CARVED BIRDS, MID 20TH CENTURYA group of five finely carved and hand painted birds & waterfowl signed "by EPP", mid 20th century: blue winged teal, redhead duck, nuthatch, cardinal, and a cedar waxwing with a berry in its beak. Smallest (plus petit), 4" x 4.5", Largest (plus gros), 8" x 4". FRANCAIS: Lot de cinq oiseaux et canards finement sculptés et peints à la main signés "EPP", milieu du 20ème siècle: sarcelle à ailes bleues, canard roux, sittelle, cardinal, et un jaseur de cèdre.
• GEORGES BRAQUE (FRENCH, 1882 -
  GEORGES BRAQUE (FRENCH, 1882 - 1963) 13 ¾" x 10 ¼" "Oiseaux (Birds)", 1955. Color lithograph floated over textile board, signed in pencil lower right, numbered 27 / 75 in pencil lower right, inscribed "J 491" in pencil lower left, framed under glass, overall 21" x 17 ¼".
• Jules Moigneiz (French 1835-1894)
  Jules Moigneiz (French 1835-1894) bronze sculpture of birds, signed 7.5"H x 9"W
• A French Cast Metal Animaliere
  A French Cast Metal Animaliere Sculpture Alphonse Alexandre Arson (1822-1882) depicting a shorebird standing on naturalistic ground. Height 14 1/2 inches.