John James Audubon “Tawny Lemming, Back’s Lemming”, 1847 Original Hand Colored Lithograph from the Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Imperial Bowen Edition Five arm candelabra lending a light yet refined

lending a light yet refined character to the form

crafted in rich mahogany

consistent grain across the top

All remain in nice vintage condition

John James Audubon “Tawny Lemming, Back’s Lemming”, 1847 Original Hand Colored Lithograph from the Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, Imperial Bowen Edition Five arm candelabra lending a light yet refinedAn original hand colored lithograph titled Tawny Lemming, Backs Lemming (Plate CX) from The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, drawn by John James Audubon and published by J. T. Bowen in Philadelphia in 1847 as part of the esteemed Imperial Bowen Edition. This engaging composition portrays two species of lemmings on a rocky hillside overlooking a distant mountain valley. Rendered with Audubons characteristic precision and sensitivity, the scene