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Fri, Jan 15, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 345

Two Continental Botanical Prints

Estimate: $300 - $500

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
(17th and 18th century)Pierre Joseph Buchoz (French, 1731-1807), Ranunculus Afiaticus, from Herbier Colorié de l'Asie; Emmanual Sweert (Dutch, 1552-1612), Ananas Fructus, Dracunculi, Aloe Semper.., from the Florilegium, Germany, 1612, both hand colored engravings; matching gilt wood frames, fine French mats, 25 x 20-5/8 in. - Provenance: One purchased from Stephanie Hoppen, London and New York; Private Collection

Condition

"Ananas." with toning and foxing, colors later, "Ranunculus" not apparently laid down, good color, neither examined out of frames; frames with abrasions