SAVANNAH, GA. — Everard Auctions & Appraisals closed out October with a three-day sale, Southern Estates and Collections, which was conducted October 29-31. Leading all three days was an engraving with aquatint and hand coloring of a canvas backed duck by ornithologist John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851). The 1836 engraving came from the Havell Edition of his well-known full-color body of work The Birds of America, which, according to the auction catalog, “is largely regarded as one of the most significant works of ornithology.” Encased in a matted frame, the work measured 27½ by 40½ inches. It flew to $28,160, with premium, exceeding its $1/2,000 estimate by more than 14 times. Additional highlights from all three days of the sale will be featured in an upcoming issue.