# $6000 Dodo Sketches Ancient Bird Drawing Goes Up for Sale at Auction in London By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-07 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dodo1 References: [digg](http://digg.com/general_sciences/Uncovered_350_year_old_picture_of_dodo_before_it_was_extinc) & [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/art/art-news/5596737/Uncovered-350-year-old-picture-of-dodo-before-it-was-extinct.html) A 350-year-old picture of the now extinct [Dodo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lazy-dodo-rum) bird is prepared to [go up for auction](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexicoinspired-whisky) on July 9th, 2009. The picture of the [awkward (and ugly) looking bird](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/credor-goldfeather-tourbillon-gbcf999) is said to date back to the late 1600s. The Dodos were greatly affected by the changing world, and as new animals were put into their habitats, they slowly died down. After all their habitats had been destroyed, it was only a matter of time (around 1700) that the bird became extinct. There is not much known about the picture except that it was drawn at the 17th century Dutch school by an unknown artist. Directly above the bird reads “Dronte” (Dodo…DUH!). The ancient Dodo sketch is expected for fetch over $6000 at the auction at Christie’s in London. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Extinct Animal Art Collecting:** Collecting and auctioning off artwork depicting extinct animals, such as the Dodo bird. - **Historical Art Investing:** Investing in historical artwork, particularly from the 17th century. - **Wildlife Preservation Awareness:** Creating awareness for the preservation of endangered animals and their habitats by showcasing extinct animal art. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Art Auction Houses:** Art auction houses specializing in historical artwork from the 17th century. - **Wildlife Conservation Organizations:** Non-profit organizations working to conserve and protect wildlife and their habitats. - **Art Restoration Companies:** Companies specializing in restoring and preserving historical artwork, especially those showcasing extinct animals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Doodle-Emblazoned Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sam-cox.md) - [Rediscovered Iconic Masterpieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gustav-klimt1.md) - [Charitable Low-Cost Art Raffles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1-picasso-for-100-euros.md) - [$1,000 Coffee Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expensive-coffee.md) - [Modernism Birdhouse Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellings-project.md) - [Almost-Extinct Animal Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fauna-series.md) - [Snack Artwork Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mischief-by-chester.md) - [Warm African-Inspired Dining Rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketch-restaurant1.md) - [Historic Bird-Like Contraption Recreations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-machine-set.md)