Naturalist Prints
Thu, May 11, 2017 01:00PM EDT - Thu, May 25, 2017 02:19PM EDT
Lot 10
Mark Catesby
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
(British, 1679-1749)
Psittacus Paradisi (The Parrot of Paradise of Cuba) with Erutex Lauri folio pendulo, fructu tricocco, semine nigro splendente (Red-wood), T.10.
from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, 1731-43 edition, hand colored engraving on laid paper with Strasbourg Lily watermark with dropped "W", 13-3/4 x 10-3/8 in. (plate) 20-1/4 x 14-1/4 in. (page), unframed
(British, 1679-1749)
Psittacus Paradisi (The Parrot of Paradise of Cuba) with Erutex Lauri folio pendulo, fructu tricocco, semine nigro splendente (Red-wood), T.10.
from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, 1731-43 edition, hand colored engraving on laid paper with Strasbourg Lily watermark with dropped "W", 13-3/4 x 10-3/8 in. (plate) 20-1/4 x 14-1/4 in. (page), unframed
(British, 1679-1749)
Psittacus Paradisi (The Parrot of Paradise of Cuba) with Erutex Lauri folio pendulo, fructu tricocco, semine nigro splendente (Red-wood), T.10.
from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, 1731-43 edition, hand colored engraving on laid paper with Strasbourg Lily watermark with dropped "W", 13-3/4 x 10-3/8 in. (plate) 20-1/4 x 14-1/4 in. (page), unframed
(British, 1679-1749)
Psittacus Paradisi (The Parrot of Paradise of Cuba) with Erutex Lauri folio pendulo, fructu tricocco, semine nigro splendente (Red-wood), T.10.
from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, 1731-43 edition, hand colored engraving on laid paper with Strasbourg Lily watermark with dropped "W", 13-3/4 x 10-3/8 in. (plate) 20-1/4 x 14-1/4 in. (page), unframed
Condition
tears conserved at top, restoration at bottom right with some discoloration, binding edge apparent left, other small losses, pencil inscription in margin lower right and verso, strong color, some handling grime
