Day 2 - Fine Art & Decorative Furnishings
Sat, Nov 15, 2014 09:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 16, 2014 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 542
Mark Catesby
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 |
(British, 1679-1749)
Two hand-colored engravings: Jamaican Green Lizard T.66, light toning, bright colors, some tears in margins; The Lyon Lizard T.67 from the Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands, 1754 edition, with test, both signed lower right in plate with "MC" conjoined monogram, on laid paper T.66 with "I. Taylor" watermark, T.67 with "HIS Ivilledary" watermark, 13-3/4 x 10-1/4 in. (plates), 19-3/4 x 14-1/4 and 20-1/4 x 14-1/2 in. (page); matching gilt wood frames, paper tape verso both. Provenance: Collection of John and Scottie Austin, Williamsburg, Virginia
paper tape verso both
Condition
Brunk Auctions
117 Tunnel Road
Asheville, NC 28805
