Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Mar 26, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 762
Mark Catesby
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
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)
Three hand colored engravings of snakes from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, 1731-1743 edition: T. 45 The Brown-viper, laid paper, plate 9-7/8 x 13-7/8 in., sheet 13-3/4 x 20-3/8 in.; T. 46 The Copper-belly snake, laid paper with Strasbourg Lily watermark, plate 9-5/8 x 13-1/4 in., sheet 14-1/4 x 20-1/4 in.; T. 43 The Water-viper, laid paper with Strasbourg Lily watermark, plate 9-1/2 x 13 in., sheet 14-5/8 x 20-5/8 in.; matching wood frames, largest 21-1/4 x 23-7/8 in.
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition
T. 46 hinged in, toning, light foxing, small stain in right margin, binding edge present, small areas of chipping; T. 43 large loss and restoration to left margin. 3/8 in tear at top, foxing, tear at top edge, water damage to left edge of the sheet outside of the plate, initials and year inscribed in pencil on back; T. 45 with slight toning, evidence of binding edge, small chipping at corners, two restorations within plate not affecting image, handling grime, light foxing, pencil inscriptions, light fading
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