Premier Auction
Sat, Mar 23, 2019 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1542
Four Botanical Engravings
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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 |
(18th century)
Two from Elizabeth Blackwell (British, 1707–1758) "A Curious Herbal...", 1737, Pl. 414 Orris. Iris Florentina, Pl. 394 Bitter and Sweet Costus, , plate 11-3/4 x 7-3/4 in.; two irises from Johann Weinmann (German/Polish, 1683–1741), Phytanthoza Iconographia, 1737-1745, plates N. 606 and N. 607, hand-colored engravings/mezzotints, plates 12-3/4 x 8-1/4 in.; modern gilt wood frames with French mats, largest 26-5/8 x 21-1/4 in.
Provenance: Antique Prints, Ltd, Ocean View, Delaware (Blackwell); Louise Ross & Co., UK (Weinmann, with receipt); Collection of Marion and Theodore Gore, Williamsburg, Virginia