1963 Color Print Constant Star Throat Hummingbird Cavendish Lophiaris Image HMX1

This is an original 1963 color print by Rafael Montes de Oca of two members of the Helioaster Constantii family, more commonly known as the Constant-Star Throat Hummingbird. With an average length of 112 mm., the throat is metallic purple-red; there are two parallel whitish stripes, one behind the eye and the other on the cheek; the tail is black towards the end, but the tips of the lateral feathers are white; beak long and black. The Constant-Star Throat Hummingbird is found in the arid tropical zones of southern Mexico, including the Pacific slopes of the Sierra Madre del Sur, from Michoacan to Chiapas, and from there to parts of Guatemala. The pictured orchid, Oncidium cavendishianum, more commonly known as Cavendish's Lophiaris, and grows in various Mexican states from Veracruz in the east to Jalisco in the west, and also in Guatemala.

CONDITION

This 50+ year old Item is rated Near Mint. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage.

• Product Type: Original Color Print; Color
• Grade: Near Mint
• Dimensions: Approximately 11.5 x 15.75 inches; 29 x 40 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This piece was illustrated by Montes de Oca, Rafael. There is no visible artist signature.

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