Emporium Auction
Thu, Jul 14, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 170
Two Mark Catesby Snake 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 |
(British, 1679-1749)
from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands, 1754 edition: T. 51 Anguis, 1731-1743 edition, plate 14 x 10-¬ in., sheet 20-1/4 x 13-3/4 in.; T.47 Anguis, 1754 edition, plate 13-3/4 x 10-1/4 in., sheet 20-5/8 x 13-7/8 in. hand colored engravings; matching wood frames, 24-1/4 x 21-1/4 in.
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition
hinged in, T. 51 with some areas of small chipping at edges, stain in bottom margin,T.47 with toning, light foxing, some fading, stain lower left margin, chipping at edge upper left, binding edge trimmed, handling grime
