Audubon American Flamingo Classic Painting Playing Cards

John James Audubon’s illustration of the American Flamingo is a stunning aquatint engraving, originally hand-coloured and published in his renowned Birds of America series in the early 1800s. This print depicts the elegant American Flamingo, one of Audubon’s rarest bird prints. Created between 1827 and 1838, the American Flamingo illustration showcases the bird’s graceful form and vibrant pink feathers in a vivid, lifelike manner. It is considered one of the finest works in the Birds of America collection. The print's value is remarkable, with an auction estimate of $250,000. Only about 120 complete sets of Audubon’s Birds of America still exist today, making these prints highly coveted. Each piece was carefully engraved and hand-coloured, reflecting Audubon’s extraordinary attention to detail and his dedication to showcasing wildlife in their natural beauty.