Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Premier Natural History Art Gallery in Chicago
Founded in 1969, The Audubon Gallery has established itself as America's premier destination for natural history art, specializing in rare Audubon prints, botanical masterpieces, and 17th-19th century wildlife art. Our Chicago-based gallery offers expert restoration services, custom framing, and art valuation while maintaining a global reputation for authenticity and quality. With over five decades of experience, we collaborate with major institutions to publish Oppenheimer Editions, preserving historical art through modern techniques.Our collection spans John James Audubon's iconic works, Hudson River School landscapes, and botanical prints from celebrated artists like Pierre-Joseph Redout. As stewards of natural history art, we combine scholarly expertise with personalized service to collectors, museums, and interior designers worldwide.
Services
Art Restoration
Fine Framing
Art Valuation
Publishing
Gallery Sales
Details
- Year established: 1969
Highlights and features
- America's leading authority on Audubon prints since 1969
- Expert restoration and conservation of historical artworks
- Exclusive Oppenheimer Editions fine art publishing
- Comprehensive collection spanning five centuries of natural history art
- Personalized service for collectors and institutional clients
Services
Art Restoration
Our expert conservators specialize in restoring historical artworks using museum-approved techniques. We handle delicate natural history prints, botanical illustrations, and antique maps with precision. Clients receive detailed condition reports and restoration proposals before any work begins.
Fine Framing
We create bespoke framing solutions that protect and enhance valuable artworks. Our 12k white gold frames and period-appropriate designs complement antique pieces. All materials meet conservation standards for long-term preservation.
Art Valuation
Our specialists provide accurate valuations for Audubon prints, botanical art, and natural history collections. Services include insurance appraisals, estate assessments, and market analysis based on decades of expertise.
Publishing
Oppenheimer Editions produces high-quality reproductions of historical artworks in partnership with major institutions. Our limited editions preserve rare watercolors and prints from The New-York Historical Society and American Museum of Natural History.
Gallery Sales
We offer an extensive inventory of original natural history artworks spanning five centuries. From Audubon's double-elephant folios to 17th-century botanical engravings, our collection caters to serious collectors and institutions worldwide.
People
Joel Oppenheimer
Founder
Established the gallery in 1969 as a fine art restoration facility. Recognized as America's leading authority on natural history art, with expertise spanning Audubon prints, botanical masterworks, and 17th-19th century wildlife art.
Questions
What makes Oppenheimer Gallery the leading Audubon print expert?
With over 50 years of specialization, we maintain the largest inventory of original Audubon prints and have published authoritative editions in partnership with major museums.
Do you offer restoration services for antique prints?
Yes, our conservation team specializes in restoring natural history artworks using museum-approved techniques while preserving historical integrity.
Can I commission custom framing for purchased artworks?
We provide bespoke framing solutions using conservation-grade materials, including our signature 12k white gold frames for antique pieces.
Are Oppenheimer Editions prints museum-quality reproductions?
Our limited edition prints are produced in collaboration with institutions like The New-York Historical Society using archival materials and techniques.
How do you authenticate historical artworks?
We combine provenance research, material analysis, and comparative studies with our extensive reference library to guarantee authenticity of all offered pieces.
