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Day 3: American & European Works of Art

Sat, Sep 17, 2016 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Sep 18, 2016 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1117

Mark Catesby

Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

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(British, 1679-1749) Green Anole, T.65, Alligator, T. 63, from [The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands], 1738, volume 2, first edition and, signed in plate with monogram, hand-colored engraving on laid paper with Strasbourg Lily and "HIS Ivilledary"watermark, 14-1/8 x 10-3/8 in. (plate), 20-7/8 x 14-1/4 (sheet); 13-7/8 x 10-3/8 in. (plate), 20-1/4 x 14 in. (sheet); matching gilt wood frames, French mat,. Condition: hinged in at top, binding edge trimmed, light fading, handling grime light toning and foxing, bottom edge folded. Notes: Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. Provenance: Private Atlanta Collection

Condition

hinged in at top, binding edge trimmed, light fading, handling grime light toning and foxing, bottom edge folded