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Welcome to Joel Oppenheimer Gallery – The Leading Authority on John James Audubon
The central focus of our gallery is the renowned artist John James Audubon (1785-1851) a renaissance man who was equal parts intrepid explorer, inquisitive scientist, expert hunter, publisher, and innovative artist. As specialists in the antique natural history genre, we offer superb examples of rare works by Audubon, Basilius Besler, John Gould, Pierre-Joseph Redouté, and other important natural history artists.
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We offer a stunning array of antique natural history art, museum-quality framing, and expert conservation and restoration services.
Each antique print we offer is of outstanding quality and condition. Many of these timeless works are surprisingly affordable to own. Whether this is a first-time art purchase or you are a seasoned collector, our knowledgeable staff will be delighted to assist you with your selection.
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America’s most revered artist-naturalist, John James Audubon (1785—1851), is renowned for his extraordinary undertaking to record The Birds of America & The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. The images he created are icons of 19th-century art and capture the nascent stages of American natural history.
About Our Gallery
Founded in 1969 as an art gallery and restoration facility, today Joel Oppenheimer Inc. has expanded to include traditional finished-corner framing services, specialized natural history art valuation, and a fine art publishing company, Oppenheimer Editions. Helmed by founder Joel Oppenheimer and his son David, the family-run business has nurtured a local community of artists by employing their specialized talents and skill sets for the past five decades. As a small
business, Joel Oppenheimer, Inc. cultivates direct and longstanding relationships with its clients and has garnered national recognition as a specialist in the field of natural history prints, art conservation, and museum quality framing.
Newly Available Artwork
Havell Edition – Antique Originals
Original Havell double-elephant folio hand-colored Engraving | circa 1827-1838 | 38 7/8 x 25 3/4 inches | J. Whatman 1832 Watermark
Family of Toucans 1st Ed – Antique Originals
Gould Toucans 1st Ed, Pl. 21, Spotted-billed Aracari (E. Lear)
Original hand-colored lithograph; circa 1833 – 1835
Family of Toucans 1st Ed – Antique Originals
Original hand-colored lithograph; circa 1833 – 1835
Family of Toucans 1st Ed – Antique Originals
Original hand-colored lithograph; circa 1833 – 1835
1st Edition Octavos - Antique Originals
Original hand-colored lithograph | circa 1840 | 10 ¼ x 6 ½ inches
Quadruped Imperial Bowen Edition - Antique Originals
Original hand-colored lithograph | circa 1845 | 22 x 28 inches
Bien Edition - Antique Originals
Original Chromolithograph | circa 1858-1860 | 39 x 26 inches
Histoire Naturelle des Perroquets – Antique Originals
Original hand-colored engraving | circa 1801 | 13 1/8 x 9 3/4 inches
Histoire Naturelle des Perroquets – Antique Originals
Original hand-colored engraving | circa 1801 | 13 1/8 x 9 3/4 inches
Original Natural History Artwork
Aiden Lassell Ripley Original Watercolor – Pair of Woodcocks
To the best of my recollection, this Ripley watercolor was purchased in the 1930’s by my father. At that time, the family was living in Boston. We later moved to Milwaukee in 1940. This fine painting has been in our continuous possession for the past 85-90 years. It has been the centerpiece for my own [...]
Original Paintings After Redouté
Original Paintings After Redouté
Original Paintings After Redouté
Original Paintings After Redouté
Original Paintings After Redouté