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Thu, Jul 14, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 163

Eight Mark Catesby Fish Engravings

Estimate: $500 - $700

Bid Increments

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$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, 1679-1749)

from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, third edition through 1812: T. 9 Gray Snapper, sheet 14-3/4 x 20-3/4 in. T. 1 Great Barracuda, sheet 14-1/2 x 21-1/2 in., T. 4 Perch 14-5/8 x 20-3/4 in., T. 6 Perch, sheet 14-3/4 x 21 in., T. 28 Globe Fish, sheet 21 x 14-1/4 in., T. 17 Lanre Snapper, sheet 14-3/4 x 21 in., T. 7 Mullet, sheet 14-3/4 x 20-3/4 in., hand colored engravings on wove paper, 14-1/2 x 21 in.; unframed

Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection

Condition

good color, most with toning, minor tears, some inscriptions, T. 1 with foxing

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