Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Mar 26, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 763
Mark Catesby
Estimate: $300 - $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 of fish from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, Volume 2, third edition: T. 17 The Lane-Snapper and The Tobaccopipe Fish, plate 9-1/4 x 12-3/4 in., sheet 14 x 20-7/8; T. 13 The Bone Fish, laid paper with "J. Whatman" watermark, plate 10-3/5 x 14-1/8 in., sheet 14-1/4 x 20-3/8 in.; matching wood frames, largest, 21 x 24-3/8 in.
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition
T. 13 hinged in at top, light toning, full sheet, binding edge present, small loss upper right corner; T.17 hinged in at top, tacked at right edge, toned, faded, creases, chipping at all edges, tears with tape repairs, woven paper
