Premier Auctions | Session II
Sat, Oct 3, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 651
Des Barres - Chart of Nantucket Island, 1776
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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 |
Joseph Frederick Wallet Des Barres (Switzerland, 1721-1824), Chart of Nantucket Island and the eastern half of Martha's Vineyard, London, 1776, double page engraving on laid paper from the atlas The Atlantic Neptune, endorsed "James Sever" verso, 29-3/4 x 42-1/2 in.; unframedNote:ÿClick here to read about this important American maritime collection from the Sever family and to view additional items from this collection. - Provenance: Captain James N. Sever (1761-1845), Captain USS Congress; by descent in family
right sheet with 18 in. repaired tear to lower right margin (extending into the ocean) with 4 in. loss with rice paper backing, 9-1/2 in. stitched repair (probably period) to mid right margin, join where two sheets are attached has been reinforced, minor edge wear and small losses, light toning and foxing
Condition
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