November Premier Auction: Day 3
Sat, Nov 11, 2017 09:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 12, 2017 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 1077
Pieter Schenk - Arabiae Felicis
Estimate: $200 - $400
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 |
Pieter Schenk (1645-1715) and Gerard Valk (ca. 1650-1726) publishers; Arabiæ Felicis, Petræ Æ Et Desertæ nova et accurata delineatio., ca. 1700, black and white line engraving with period hand color on laid paper, 17-1/4 x 20-1/4 in. (plate), 21 x 24-3/4 in. (overall); unframed
Notes: The lower left cartouche reads: ARABIÆ/ FELICIS, PETRÆ Æ/ et DESERTÆ/ nova et accurata delineatio./ AMSTELODAMI,/ Apud P. SCHENK et G. VALK
Provenance: Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, Proceeds to Benefit the Acquisitions Fund
slight discoloration at borders, minor loss in upper left corner, creasing, pigment transfer from hand coloring, minor repaired holes including one with discoloration from preservation in top right, slight separation at bottom crease, light toning and staining, pencilled writing in bottom margin, session number verso
