Summer Premier Auction | July 30, 2026
Thu, Jul 30, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 263
Three Mark Catesby Ornithological Engravings
Estimate: $600 - $900
Sold for
$450
Sold Price excludes BP
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)
From The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, third edition: T.3 The Pigeon Hawk, 1771, hand colored engraving on laid paper with J Whatman watermark, plate 10-1/8 x 14 in.; sheet 13-1/2 x 20-7/8 in.; T. 68 The Black Bullfinch, 1815, monogram on plate, hand colored engraving on wove paper with J Whatman watermark, plate 13-7/8 x 10-1/4 in.; sheet 20-5/8 x 14-1/4 in.; T. 12 The Purple Jackdaw, hand colored engraving on wove paper, plate 10-1/4 x 13-3/4 in.; largest frame, 20 x 23-3/4 x 1-1/8 in.
Provenance: Property of a South Carolina Collector
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Property of a South Carolina Collector
all with toning； T. 3 floated with archival tape, loss to lower left corner, light foxing； T. 68 archivally hinged to mat, light foxing； T. 12 not examined out of frame, evidence of crease； frames with wear and abrasions
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