Preliminary identification
Photo reference
2 uploaded photos
Overview
This is a 1000-piece linen-finish jigsaw puzzle featuring a vibrant artwork of songbirds gathered around a wooden wagon wheel. Issued in partnership with the National Audubon Society, it showcases artwork by wildlife artist JD Elsinger. The linen paper finish reduces glare, giving the puzzle a tactile, canvas-like quality while assembled.
Story
Founded in 1905, the National Audubon Society has spent over a century protecting North American birds. Puzzles like this blend art appreciation with wildlife education, bringing native backyard species directly onto family kitchen tables.
Maker / Origin
MasterPieces Inc. was founded in 1995 by former professional baseball player David Ondrcin. Headquartered in Arizona, the company established itself by securing licenses with major brands like Audubon, Chevrolet, and Hershey's, focusing on eco-friendly recycled chipboard and specialized linen textured paper.
Condition & Value
The outer box appears in overall good shape with minor shelf wear on edges and corners. Value relies heavily on whether all 1,000 pieces are present inside. Pre-owned 1000-piece MasterPieces puzzles typically re-sell between $8 and $15 depending on completeness, while factory-sealed examples can reach $20.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.