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Great Marsh: The Collection of a Virginia Gentleman

Sat, Jun 13, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 127

Two hand-colored engravings of Native

Estimate: $200 - $400

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Americans circa 1720, 1757, the first by or after Bernard Picart (1673- 1733), Pretre de la Virginie, an engraving after DeBry's interpretation of John White's watercolors of Indian life in Virginia, from Histoire Generale des Ceremonies, etc., 6 x 8-1/4 in. (sight), near fine, not examined out of frame; the second, a plate from Collection of the Dresses of Different Nations, Ancient and Modern, 1757- 1772, entitled Habit of a Nobleman of Virginia, a hand-colored engraved plate, 9-1/2 x 8 in. (sight), very good, some evidence of creasing, not examined out of frame . Notes: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Tharpe Collection