Premier Auction
Sat, Mar 23, 2019 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1538
Basilius Besler
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
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 |
(German, 1561–1629)
Two plates: I. Narcissus Septentrionalis flo pleno luteo.., 1713- circa 1750 edition, text verso, plate 18-7/8 x 17-3/8 in.; I. Tulipa albigans margine coccineo.., no text verso, 17th century edition, 18-1/4 x 15-1/2 in., both from the Hortus Eystettensis, , hand-colored copperplate engravings on fibrous laid paper lacking watermarks, sheets both approximately 20-7/8 x 17-1/8 in.; matching modern frames, 29-1/4 x 25-5/8 in.
Provenance: Patricia Lee Ross Antiques, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida (accompanied by certificate and receipt); Collection of Marion and Theodore Gore, Williamsburg, Virginia