Premier Auction - Session II - July 15, 2023
Sat, Jul 15, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 848
Abraham Ortelius - Map of the Americas
Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Abraham Ortelius (1527-1598), Americae Sive Novi Orbis Nova Descriptio, Antwerp, circa 1587, text in French verso, third edition (first state), engraving on laid paper with hand color, sheet 15-3/4 x 22-1/4 in.; gilt wood frame, 20-3/4 x 26 in.
Condition
taped in on mat at upper and lower edge, light toning and scattered foxing at edges, reinforced along join line; frame with light wear and abrasions
Private Collection, Asheville, North Carolina
