Emporium Auction
Thu, Jul 14, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 166
Four Mark Catesby Songbird Engravings
Estimate: $400 - $600
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 |
(British, 1679-1749)
from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, 1754 edition: T. 58, Yellow Rump, sheet 20-3/8 x 14-1/4 in.; T. 36 The Snow-bird, sheet 20-3/8 x 14 in.; T. 66 The Cat-bird (Alni-folia nigro), 20-1/2 x 14-1/4 in.; T. 43 The American Goldfinch, 20-1/2 x 14-1/4 in. hand colored engravings on laid paper; unframed
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition
T. 58 light toning, binding edge present at left; T. 36 hinged in ,some handling grime, light foxin, loss to lower left corner; T. 66 and T.33 with stamps from the "Wagner Free Institute of Science" within plate, small losses, toning, tears
