Premier Auction | Session III
Sat, Dec 7, 2019 09:00AM EST
Lot 1589
Mark Catesby
Estimate: $600 - $900
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 ornithological plates: Palumbus Migratorius, T.23 from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, 1771 edition, hand colored engraving on laid paper, lacking watermark; Turdos minor, T. 27 from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, 1731-43 edition, hand colored engraving on laid paper with Strasburg lily and "GR" watermark; largest sheet 14-1/2 x 18-1/4 in.; framed, Gold Leaf Designs; Provenance: Private Collection, Tennessee
toning, light foxing, print crease, minor tears to edges, some minor stains; minor surface wear to frames
