Emporium Auction
Thu, Jul 14, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 165
Six Mark Catesby Related Engravings, Snakes
Estimate: $500 - $700
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)
Four from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands: T. 60 The Bead Snake, with text, 1754, 20-3/8 x 14-1/4 in.; T. 42 Pygmy Rattlesnake, 1771, 14-1/4 x 20-1/2 in.; T. 48 Black Rat Snake, 13-5/8 x 20-3/8 in.; T.56 Eastern Hog Nosed Snake, 1771, 21-5/8 x 14-1/4 in.; George Edwards after Catesby T. XLI Vipera caudisona, The Rattle-Snake, 1754, 13-3/8 x 19-1/2 in., and T. LIX The Glass Snake, with latin text; hand colored engraving on various watermarked papers; unframed
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition
pencil inscriptions in margins, some toning, stains, handling grime, small losses and tears
