Day 2: Fine Art & Decorative Works
Sat, May 16, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Mon, May 18, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 313
Basilius Besler
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 |
(German, 1561-1629)
Two botanical leaves from Hortus Eystettensis, Nuremberg, 1713; Malus punica flore simplici, Fol.6, and Sedum…, Fol.4, hand-colored engravings on laid paper, no watermarks, 22-1/2 x 17-1/2 in.; matching gilt wood frame, both with later hand-coloring, minor foxing, central printing creases, with remnants of white tape at top two corners verso, Malus... with stains at left, Sedum… with restoration to 1 in. tear in bottom margin; frame with abrasions
both with later hand-coloring, minor foxing, central printing creases, with remnants of white tape at top two corners verso, Malus... with stains at left, Sedum… with restoration to 1 in. tear in bottom margin; frame with abrasions
