Day 2: Fine Art & Decorative Works
Sat, Mar 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Mar 15, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 733
After John Abbot
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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 |
(British/Georgia, 1751-circa 1840)
Two works: [Phalana Proserpina] and [Papilio Favonius] from John Abbot and James Edward Smith, [The Natural History of the Rarer Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia…], Volume I, London, 1797, printed by T. Bensley, etched by John Harris, circa 1793-1795, hand-colored etchings on wove paper with "J.Whatman" watermark, [Proserpina]14-3/4 x 11-1/4 in. (plate), 15-5/8 x 12-1/4 in. (page); [Favonius] 14-1/4 x 9-5/8 in. (page); unframed, matted, hinged in at tops, pencil inscriptions, [Proserpina] small edge tears, light toning, [Favonius] trimmed with only top plate mark showing, small edge tears. Provenance: Graham Arader; Private Collection
hinged in at tops, pencil inscriptions, [Proserpina] small edge tears, light toning, [Favonius] trimmed with only top plate mark showing, small edge tears
Condition
Brunk Auctions
117 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805
