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Print only · ships rolled in a protective tube, ready to frame
Archive Notes
| Genre | Archival print |
| Artist | John James Audubon |
| Subject | Double-crested Cormorant Audubon Bird Print - Plate 257 |
| Circa | Vintage |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
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Double-crested Cormorant Audubon Bird Print - Plate 257John James Audubon
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
$40.00
Print Only · Ships Unframed
4.7567 customer reviews
Free U.S. shipping · arrives Oct 12 – Oct 19
Museum-grade archival paper
30-day returns from delivery · damaged arrivals reprinted free
Archive Notes
| Genre | Archival print |
| Artist | John James Audubon |
| Subject | Double-crested Cormorant Audubon Bird Print - Plate 257 |
| Circa | Vintage |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Size Comparison
We restore and reproduce forgotten masterworks of graphic design on museum-grade paper — so they can live on your walls instead of in an archive.
The Story Behind the Print
This vintage Double-crested Cormorant print reproduces plate 257 from John James Audubon's nineteenth-century Birds of America, prepared as historical wall art for a study, library or natural-history gallery wall.
A dark, crested cormorant stands on a broad coastal rock, its hooked pale bill and vivid red throat patch set against green-black plumage and layered wing feathers. A pale cliff rises beyond the tail, while smaller seabirds gather over the water at lower left. The original No. 52, Plate CCLVII, species caption and engraved credits remain on the sheet.
Archive Print Co. restores each illustration for clarity while preserving the character of the original. Each reproduction is printed as a giclée art print on heavyweight 325gsm archival matte paper with archival inks.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece; the print will always be richer in person.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.
Customer notes
From our collectors
4.7567 customer reviews
“Brilliant service. The seller reported a delay in the frame style, a second choice was immediately substituted, (visual choices were made available), and the shipment completed without any problem. He was candid, honest, and thorough. The item is stunning! It is the focal point in the living room,”
“I absolutely LOVE this map; the quality is worth the price! We own a retail seafood company and recently renovated. This map is the centerpiece that I am feeding off of the decor for the entire retail area. Shipping was right on and actually came earlier than expected within a week! Quality company for sure. Can't wait to order more maps !”
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