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Franklin's Marmot Squirrel / LR "J.J.A."
Spermophilus franlinii, Franklin's Ground Squirrel. One individual in profile sitting on haunches, facing left. No background. Inscription: LC "Spermophilus Franklinii Sabine/Franklin's Marmot Squirrel, male/natural size." Frame: Tortoise shell painted wood frame, matted, glazed.
[Head of a Gull]
Profile of gull's head. Inscription: Card on back "The drawing on the opposite side is by John J. Audubon; drawn in 1826." Frame: Wood, framed, glazed.
Kit Fox / LC "J.J.A."
Canis (vulpes) cenero-argentatus sabine, Swift Fox, Kit Fox, Prairie Fox. One individual facing left on hill with flowering plant, howling. Inscription: LC "Minnies Land" On back "Swift Fox-original by J.J. Audubon - Zool. Soc. under conditions of will/M.R. Audubon Flor. Audubon" UR "Jan. 14 120 'clak" LL "Canis (Vulpes)/Cenero-argentatus. Sabine/Swift Fox, Kit Fox, Prairie Fox." Frame: Tortoise shell painted frame, matted, glazed, 2 1/8 wide.
Parry's Marmot / LL "J.J.A."
One individual running to right in profile, mouth open, no background. Hudson Bay Ground Squirrel, Arctic Ground Squirrel, spermophilus parryii. Inscription: "New York" LL "Parry's Marmot male/spermophilus parri/From Don Richardson." Frame: Brown wood, matted, glazed.
Pine Marten / LR "J.J.A./New York"
Sitting marten facing left. No background. Marten americana. Inscription: LC "Pine Marten/Mustella Martes." Frame: Tortoise shell painted frame, matted, glazed, 1 15/16.
Sandpiper
One individual standing in profile, facing left, no background. Inscription: Label "These four birds, the Evening Grosbeak, Towsends Banting, Ground Dove, Sandpiper, are original watercolors by John James Audubon." Frame: Brown wood frame, matted, glazed, 1 1/2 wide, Framed with 3 other J.J. Audubon birds.
Sauve-qui-peut
Eight pheasants surprised on ground by spaniel-like dog who has teeth in one, others in flight and running. Frame: Gilt wood, 4 3/4 wide.
Sharp-tailed Grouse
Two individuals in profile, one foot raised, one on nest. Background of sky, hills and grass. Painted in Edinburgh, Tympanuchus phasianellus. Inscription: Label on back "Scotch Grouse painted by J.J. Audubon." Frame: Blue wood frame, glazed.
Townsend's Banting
One individual perched, facing left. No background. Fringilla townsendi. Frame: Brown wood frame, matted, glazed, 1 1/2 wide, Framed with 3 other J.J. Audubon birds.
Townsend's Rocky Mountain Hare
White-tailed jack rabbit, Lepus townsendii. Two individuals facing left on bare ground. Hare lying in foreground; one in background sitting, ears erect. Background ferns, mountains, and sky. Inscription: LC "Townsend's Rocky Moutain Hare Lepus Townsendii." Frame: Brown mahogany, matted, glazed 31 1/2 x 38 1/2.
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