Original Dubois Wildlife Art Photographic PRINT Birds Start Price USD 6,500.00 Current Price USD 6,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, July 18, 2008 End Time Friday, July 25, 2008 Location Chicago See more about 'Original Dubois Wildlife Art Photographic PRINT Birds' Description CLICK HERE TO MAKE PAYMENT WHEN THE AUCTION ENDS!!!Original Dubois Wildlife Art Photographic PRINT BirdsThis remarkable original wildlife photographic print is by the renowned explorer, naturalist and photographer Jean-Louis Dubois. Acclaimed as the "Audubon of the 20th century," Dubois creates his prints using the challenging nineteenth century carbon printing process, and his pieces exhibit the broad tonal range and richness of surface typical of that pigment-transfer medium. In this image, Dubois captures an exceedingly rare scene: the migration of European Turtle Dove through western Africa. In the image, the birds have alighted on the once-in-a-decade blossoms of a Saharan agave — a rare occurrence indeed. Hand signed and numbered 5 from a limited edition of 25 and matted in black silk with gold fillets, this spectacular work would be a magnificent addition to any collection of fine photography or wildlife art.Artist: Jean-Louis DuboisTitle: Turtle Doves on the Hemp of a Rare Saharan AgaveMedium: Color Carbon PrintDate: Printed in 2007Image Size: 13 by 20 inchesSheet size: 20 by 26 inchesMat size: 23 by 29½ inchesCondition: Print and mat are in excellent conditionCertificate of Authenticity provided by Midwest Estate BuyersThe biography of explorer, naturalist and wildlife photographer Jean-Louis Dubois is rich and varied. Born in an ancestral French castle, Dubois was raised from an early age in the unforgiving environment of the World War II era Sahara Desert. Educated by a motley assortment of European expatriates and desert nomads, young Jean-Louis was attracted to art and nature equally.Later in life, Dubois incorporated both of these interests into his life's work: artfully photographing the wildlife of some of the most remote locations on earth. In the words of one writer: "His technique combines elements of beauty to translate animals and their behavior into compelling pictures. He uses his subjects as an artist uses colors on a palette. It is only when his subjects come together in a certain desired balance that the moment is captured on film." The photographer's extraordinary images are printed using an equally extraordinary technique: the carbon print. One of the oldest permanent photographic processes, carbon printing is more of an art than a science: master printers spend years learning the process. Each carbon print is unique, the result of up to three weeks of painstaking printing. Jean-Louis Dubois' dedication to — and mastery of — the art of carbon printing is obvious to any viewer of his stunning prints. Dubois has said: "We have dedicated our life to nature. We are totally immersed in it." For Dubois, nature and art are deeply intertwined, and his devotion to both is total.Due to the price or shipping dimensions of this item a shipping quote is required. For more information please see our aboutme page.wildlife printSee over 2,000 art, antique & collectible items on our eBay Store, by clicking here! Like this item? See similar Live auction items by clicking here!Like this item? See similar ebay items by clicking here!CLICK THE IMAGE TO ENLARGE    Please include the auction item number and your e-mail address in all correspondence with us.All shipping costs apply only to the 48 contiguous United States and items with a final sales price under $500.00.All International sales require a shipping quote. For a shipping quote please contact us by email CLICK HEREIllinois residents must pay 7.75% sales tax.Insurance cost will be added to every purchase based on final sales price.There will be a $35.00 fee for all returned checks.Shipping quotes are required for any item $500.00 and over, large items and shipments outside the United States.We will accept Paypal CLICK HERE TO PAY AFTER AUCTION.All payments should be made by PayPal, major credit card, money order, or check. Never send cash. Please note a ten-business day clearing period is required on all personal checks.For more information please CLICK HEREListed with Midwest Estate Buyer's Auction Management System ™ AMS™ Like this item? See similar Live auction items by clicking here!Like this item? See similar ebay items by clicking here!CLICK HERE TO MAKE PAYMENT WHEN THE AUCTION ENDS!!! Place a Bid!