Day 1: Fine Art & Decorative Works
Thu, Jul 16, 2015 05:00PM EDT - Fri, Jul 17, 2015 05:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 187
<em>A New Map of Georgia, with Part of
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 |
Carolina, Florida and Louisiana by Eman. Bowen, 1748
Bowen (1694-1767), important early map of colonial Georgia, Cumming #267, hand-colored, this map first appeared in John Harris' Navigantium in the 1744-48 edition, it is notable for its descriptive notes concerning coastal settlements, various Indian tribes and the major trading routes, 14-7/8 x 18-7/8 in.; in a decorative black and gilt wood frame, archival glass, evidence of folding, some toning, but nice, bright hand-coloring, very good. Provenance: Atlanta, Georgia Collection
evidence of folding, some toning, but nice, bright hand-coloring, very good
