Emporium Auction
Fri, Sep 13, 2019 09:00AM EDT
Lot 83
Group of Lepidoptera Prints
Estimate: $200 - $400
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 |
probably 18th century, sixteen engravings: two, moth metamorphosis, by J.J. Ernst and J.J. Julliet; one, Moths. Plate III, by Moses Harris; thirteen, butterflies and moths, possibly Pierre Cramer; all hand colored on laid paper, largest plate 12-3/4 x 7-1/4 in., page 14-1/4 x 8-3/4 in.; unframed
light toning, foxing, some stains, some tears/stressed edges, pencil inscriptions, binding edge present
