Louis A. Fuertes Puffin Lithograph | Early 1900s

Louis Agassiz Fuertes ( 1874 – 1927) was an American ornithologist, illustrator and artist who set the rigorous and current-day standards for ornithological art and naturalist depiction and is considered one of the most prolific American bird artists, second only to his guiding professional predecessor John James Audubon.

This print was executed by the famed lithographic firm A.Hoen & Co of Baltimore who received multiple patents and awards for their pioneering methods on limestone. Founded in 1835, Hoen was the oldest continuously operating lithographer 
in the United States

Gorgeous gold lead frame does have a small chip in upper right & does show the general aging of a 100+ year old frame - but it does not detract this striking, historical work. Interestingly - as I was dissembling & delicately cleaning this frame - I found wonderful antique artifacts used as a backing board and have left them as part of this brilliant piece. (see pics!) 

Framed dimensions appx 12"H x 9"W