Pair of Framed Vintage Botanical and Ornithological Prints

This pair of vintage prints features detailed ornithological and botanical illustrations, styled after mid-20th-century natural history plates. Each piece depicts several North American bird species (such as the American Goldfinch and American Robin) perched among seasonal flora, including sunflowers, pink rhododendrons, and pine branches. The prints are rendered in a soft, muted color palette with fine linework and scientific-style calligraphy labeling the species. They are housed in simple, modern black wooden frames with thin profiles. The paper shows significant signs of age-related patina, characterized by widespread yellowing (toning), foxing (brown spots), and visible moisture staining—particularly a large tide line on the left side of the right-hand print. These condition issues suggest the prints may not have been stored in a climate-controlled environment or framed with acid-free materials. The craftsmanship of the illustrations suggests mass-market decorative reproductions rather than original hand-colored engravings. Despite the wear, the pieces retain a charming, weathered aesthetic indicative of the mid-century revival of nature-themed prints.