Day 1: Fine Art & Decorative Works
Thu, Jul 16, 2015 05:00PM EDT - Fri, Jul 17, 2015 05:00PM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 127
<em>Insecten Belustigung</em> by August
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
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 |
Johann Rosel von Rosenhof
(German, 1705-1759), Nurnburg: Fleischmann, circa 1746, single volume of Rosel's Insects, Rosel was a German miniature painter, naturalist and entomologist, an important figure in modern entomology, this volume with two title pages, and 36 color plates, several of which fold-out, text and plates, contemporary full leather binding, with five raised bands, elaborately gilt lettered and decorated spine, blindstamped decorations on front and back boards, matching oval stamped decoration on the front and back boards, 8-1/2 x 7 in. very good condition, front board starting to detach. Provenance: Atlanta, Georgia Collection
very good condition, front board starting to detach
