Fine Art & Decorative Works, Day 2
Sat, Sep 12, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Mon, Sep 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 420
Basilius Besler
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
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 works: Hortus Eystettensis, Nuremberg: [Petasites…petasites flore albo], lacking text verso, engraving on laid paper with later handcoloring, with serpent watermark, 1640 edition, 18-5/8 x 15-3/8 in. (plate), [uneven trim on left side, light foxing, some minor corner loss, small hole at right]; [Amaranthus Tricolor], engraving on laid paper with later handcoloring, 1713 edition with text verso, 19 x 15-3/4 in. (plate), [light foxing and toning]; matching modern frames, both taped to verso of mats and with pencil inscriptions; frames with abrasions. Provenance: Private Collection
both taped to verso of mats and with pencil inscriptions; frames with abrasions
