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There are some smudges or marks mostly the margins.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":1150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:35:59.628Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $3,000","details":{"en":"~ 18 1/2\" by 27\""},"currency":"USD","id":19580,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19581/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19581/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, map with original hand-coloring is is jan blaeu's \n le theatre du monde ou nouvel atlas contenant, les chartes et descriptions de tous les pais de la terre mis en lumiere . this is from the first french edition of blaeu's \n theatrum orbis terrarum and was published in 1635. \n \n the blaeus's atlases had extremely high production standards. the quality of the engraving, the paper, and colouring are of the highest quality. the maps are embellished in the baroque style. \n \n willem janszoon blaeu (1571-1638), jan's father, founded the famous blaeu cartographic firm in amsterdam. he studied astronomy and science under tycho brahe. he established a globe and instrument making business in 1599 which soon expanded into cartography publishing. it became one of the most important publishing firms in the world that was also later run by his sons cornelis and jan (1596-1673). their maps are noted for their fine engraving process, coloring, and design and are often referred to as \"the highest expression of dutch cartographical art.\""},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"59217","title":{"en":"blaeu, pub. 1635 - map of sicily"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/41091/lot/19581/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some separation of the paper at the lower fold.  There may be some offset due to the fold out nature of the engraving.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":180,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:35:59.629Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","details":{"en":"~ 22\" by 18 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":19581,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19582/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, map with original hand-coloring is is jan blaeu's \n le theatre du monde ou nouvel atlas contenant, les chartes et descriptions de tous les pais de la terre mis en lumiere . this is from the first french edition of blaeu's \n theatrum orbis terrarum and was published in 1635. \n \n the blaeus's atlases had extremely high production standards. the quality of the engraving, the paper, and colouring are of the highest quality. the maps are embellished in the baroque style. \n \n willem janszoon blaeu (1571-1638), jan's father, founded the famous blaeu cartographic firm in amsterdam. he studied astronomy and science under tycho brahe. he established a globe and instrument making business in 1599 which soon expanded into cartography publishing. it became one of the most important publishing firms in the world that was also later run by his sons cornelis and jan (1596-1673). their maps are noted for their fine engraving process, coloring, and design and are often referred to as \"the highest expression of dutch cartographical art.\""},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"59218","title":{"en":"blaeu, pub. 1635 - map of france: normandy"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/41091/lot/19582/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some offset due to the fold out nature of the engraving.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:35:59.631Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","details":{"en":"~ 22\" by 18 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":19582,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19583/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, map with original hand-coloring is is jan blaeu's \n le theatre du monde ou nouvel atlas contenant, les chartes et descriptions de tous les pais de la terre mis en lumiere . this is from the first french edition of blaeu's \n theatrum orbis terrarum and was published in 1635. \n \n the blaeus's atlases had extremely high production standards. the quality of the engraving, the paper, and colouring are of the highest quality. the maps are embellished in the baroque style. \n \n willem janszoon blaeu (1571-1638), jan's father, founded the famous blaeu cartographic firm in amsterdam. he studied astronomy and science under tycho brahe. he established a globe and instrument making business in 1599 which soon expanded into cartography publishing. it became one of the most important publishing firms in the world that was also later run by his sons cornelis and jan (1596-1673). their maps are noted for their fine engraving process, coloring, and design and are often referred to as \"the highest expression of dutch cartographical art.\""},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"59219","title":{"en":"blaeu, pub. 1635 - map of netherlands (holland): rhineland & amsterdam or amstelland"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/41091/lot/19583/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some offset due to the fold out nature of the engraving.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:35:59.632Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","details":{"en":"~ 22\" by 18 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":19583,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19584/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, map with original hand-coloring is is jan blaeu's \n le theatre du monde ou nouvel atlas contenant, les chartes et descriptions de tous les pais de la terre mis en lumiere . this is from the first french edition of blaeu's \n theatrum orbis terrarum and was published in 1635. \n \n the blaeus's atlases had extremely high production standards. the quality of the engraving, the paper, and colouring are of the highest quality. the maps are embellished in the baroque style. \n \n willem janszoon blaeu (1571-1638), jan's father, founded the famous blaeu cartographic firm in amsterdam. he studied astronomy and science under tycho brahe. he established a globe and instrument making business in 1599 which soon expanded into cartography publishing. it became one of the most important publishing firms in the world that was also later run by his sons cornelis and jan (1596-1673). their maps are noted for their fine engraving process, coloring, and design and are often referred to as \"the highest expression of dutch cartographical art.\""},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"59220","title":{"en":"blaeu, pub. 1635 - map of germany: nuremberg"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/41091/lot/19584/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some offset due to the fold out nature of the engraving.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:35:59.633Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","details":{"en":"~ 22\" by 18 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":19584,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19585/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19585/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, map with original hand-coloring is is jan blaeu's \n le theatre du monde ou nouvel atlas contenant, les chartes et descriptions de tous les pais de la terre mis en lumiere . this is from the first french edition of blaeu's \n theatrum orbis terrarum and was published in 1635. \n \n the blaeus's atlases had extremely high production standards. the quality of the engraving, the paper, and colouring are of the highest quality. the maps are embellished in the baroque style. \n \n willem janszoon blaeu (1571-1638), jan's father, founded the famous blaeu cartographic firm in amsterdam. he studied astronomy and science under tycho brahe. he established a globe and instrument making business in 1599 which soon expanded into cartography publishing. it became one of the most important publishing firms in the world that was also later run by his sons cornelis and jan (1596-1673). their maps are noted for their fine engraving process, coloring, and design and are often referred to as \"the highest expression of dutch cartographical art.\""},"estimateMax":15000,"lotNumber":"59221","title":{"en":"blaeu, pub. 1635 - map of the world"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/41091/lot/19585/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some offset due to the fold out nature of the engraving.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":7250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:36:01.979Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$10,000 - $15,000","details":{"en":"~ 22\" by 18 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":19585,"estimateMin":10000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19586/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19586/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from johann theodor de bry's \n america das ist erfindung und offenbahrung der newen welt deroselbigen . the work was published in frankfurt by n. hoffmann for the author in 1617. it was edited by philip zeigler. some of the engravings were completed by matthaeus merian. this was the only german edition of de bry's \n grands voyages . \n \n theodor de bry (1528-1598) was a prominent flemish engraver and publisher. he came from a family of jewelers and engravers, and faced persecution for his lutheran faith during the spanish inquisition. de bry would be most known for his engravings of the new world from \n grands voyages , a work which would reach 30 volumes in scope. he was inspired to create this work after meeting richard hakluyt in 1587, who had published his own collection of voyages. hakluyt helped de bry obtain paintings from the new world as well as giving him a copy of hariot's virginia. many of the original paintings of america were done by jacques le moynes de morgues and john white then transferred to copper plates by de bry. \n \n de bry's landmark work depicted the early voyages and settlements in the americas. his work greatly influenced the european view of the americas for a long period of time. de bry's prints provide an important contemporary view of european conquest and settlement in early america. the images depict native customs, culture and warfare, and episodes in the history of european contact with these natives and their world. as michael alexander said, de bry's work \"brought to the european public the first realistic visualization of the exotic world opened up across the atlantic by the explorers, conquerors and settlers.\" (discovering the new world, p. 7) the engraving offered here is from the only german edition published by thedor de bry's son, johann theodor de bry (1560-1623)."},"estimateMax":15000,"lotNumber":"59222","title":{"en":"de bry - map of the west indies & florida (including cuba, jamaica, bahamas, parts of central & south america, sea monsters, ships)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/41091/lot/19586/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There a couple very small, closed tears at the lower edge.  There are some minor paper imperfections in the margin.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":3750,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:36:01.981Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$10,000 - $15,000","details":{"en":"~ 18 1/4\" by 14 1/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":19586,"estimateMin":10000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19587/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19587/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exceptionaly, superbly colored view of america is from an artist album. the full hand-written titling reads: \n künstler-album. amerika in miniatur. original ansichten von städten und landschaften in amerika. gezeichnet von rugendas, kurz etc., gest. von g. m. kurz und colorirt von k. strickler or translated \n america in miniature. original views of cities and landscapes in america. drawn by rugendas, kurz etc., signed by g. m. kurz and colored by k. strickler . the collection was done circa 1840. each steel engraved view is on gray wash paper with morocco ribbon bordering the image. the color is exceptional and appears more as an original painting. \n \n the views included in the work are after the artists johann moritz rugendas, william henry bartlett, and others. the views included are of america, canada, mexico, and brazil including city views of brooklyn, cleveland, detroit, halifax, kingston, manhattan, milwaukee, philadelphia, rochester, san francisco, and washington dc. it is likely the album was assembled to commemorate a journey to america by a german traveler. the album was signed by g. m. kurz. the titling notes that coloring was done by k. strickler."},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"59223","title":{"en":"strickler, rare - brooklyn, new york"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/41091/lot/19587/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:36:01.983Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","details":{"en":"~ 13\" by 10 1/4\"; image size ~ 7 1/2\" by 4 3/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":19587,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19588/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19588/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exceptionaly, superbly colored view of america is from an artist album. the full hand-written titling reads: \n künstler-album. amerika in miniatur. original ansichten von städten und landschaften in amerika. gezeichnet von rugendas, kurz etc., gest. von g. m. kurz und colorirt von k. strickler or translated \n america in miniature. original views of cities and landscapes in america. drawn by rugendas, kurz etc., signed by g. m. kurz and colored by k. strickler . the collection was done circa 1840. each steel engraved view is on gray wash paper with morocco ribbon bordering the image. the color is exceptional and appears more as an original painting. \n \n the views included in the work are after the artists johann moritz rugendas, william henry bartlett, and others. the views included are of america, canada, mexico, and brazil including city views of brooklyn, cleveland, detroit, halifax, kingston, manhattan, milwaukee, philadelphia, rochester, san francisco, and washington dc. it is likely the album was assembled to commemorate a journey to america by a german traveler. the album was signed by g. m. kurz. the titling notes that coloring was done by k. strickler."},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"59224","title":{"en":"strickler, rare - detroit, michigan"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/41091/lot/19588/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":950,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:36:01.984Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","details":{"en":"~ 13\" by 10 1/4\"; image size ~ 7 3/4\" by 4 3/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":19588,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19589/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19589/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19589/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19589/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this captivating anatomy mezzotint engraving was by jacques fabien gautier d'agoty. this engraving came from part of a collection of plates that were originally published to different works of his including: \n exposition anatomique de la structure du corps humain , \n anatomie de la tete , \n anatomie générale des viscères , and \n myologie complette en couleur et grandeur naturelle . the works were published in paris in the 1700s. \n \n jacques fabien gautier d'agoty (1716-1785) was a french painter, engraver, printer, and anatomist. he worked as an assistant to jacob christoph le blon who had invented a three color printing process using red, yellow, and blue plates. after le blon's death, gautier earned a royal privilege and funding and then perfected up the process and earned the title of \"inventor of color printing.\" the final product of his printing process was spectacular, rich with color and detail. he used a gloss type finish which gave the effect of viewing an oil painting rather than a printed image. \n \n provenance: these engravings came from the collection of richard harris, that specialized in collecting art int he theme of \"death\" and was exhibited in chicago cultural center: https://www.artworkarchive.com/profile/rhac/about."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"59225","title":{"en":"gautier d'agoty, large folio - back view of full body skeleton with nerves & muscles"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/41091/lot/19589/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in fair to very good condition overall.  It seems some of the plates were married or mounted to the page.  Some of the pages to this collection were fold out pages.  There is some general browning or handling and wear from age.  This wear is more notable in the paper not the plates, but some rippling or handling can be seen, still exceptional pieces of art.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:36:01.986Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $6,000","details":{"en":"measurement is for image area ~ 18\" by 74\""},"currency":"USD","id":19589,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19590/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19590/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19590/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19590/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19590/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19590/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19590/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19590/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19590/009/009.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning and rare lithograph is from alphonse mucha's \n documents décoratifs . the work was published in paris by librairie centrale des beaux-arts in 1902 and edited by emile levy. \n \n the work was an excellent representation of his work in the art nouveau movement. it included images of flowers, fauna, women, jewelry, kerosene lamps, cutlery, posters, furniture, and illustrations for books. \n \n mucha \"illustrates the process of stylisation and simplification that transforms a drawing from nature to an object for practical use [...] the compatibility of design and material is emphasized in applications of an identical motif on tableware, lace or jewelry. examples for graphic artists include studies of nude or draped figures and of heads. mucha's drawings and applied designs show virtuosity that surpasses technical ability. the publication was considered an invaluable textbook for artisans and designers and was used by art students in france and abroad, including russia.\" (v. arwas et al. alphonse mucha the spirit of art nouveau (alexandria, va: 1998), p.310) \n \n alphonse (alfons) maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement."},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"59226","title":{"en":"mucha, folio - 8 lithographs of décor and design and flowers"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/41091/lot/19590/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":230,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:36:01.987Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $6,000","details":{"en":"~ 13\" by 18\""},"currency":"USD","id":19590,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19591/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19591/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning and rare lithograph is from alphonse mucha's \n documents décoratifs . the work was published in paris by librairie centrale des beaux-arts in 1902 and edited by emile levy. \n \n the work was an excellent representation of his work in the art nouveau movement. it included images of flowers, fauna, women, jewelry, kerosene lamps, cutlery, posters, furniture, and illustrations for books. \n \n mucha \"illustrates the process of stylisation and simplification that transforms a drawing from nature to an object for practical use [...] the compatibility of design and material is emphasized in applications of an identical motif on tableware, lace or jewelry. examples for graphic artists include studies of nude or draped figures and of heads. mucha's drawings and applied designs show virtuosity that surpasses technical ability. the publication was considered an invaluable textbook for artisans and designers and was used by art students in france and abroad, including russia.\" (v. arwas et al. alphonse mucha the spirit of art nouveau (alexandria, va: 1998), p.310) \n \n alphonse (alfons) maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"59227","title":{"en":"mucha, folio - illustrations of women. 17"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/41091/lot/19591/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:36:01.994Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","details":{"en":"~ 11 1/2\" by 15 1/2\""},"currency":"USD","id":19594,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19595/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition, folio lithograph after a poster is from \n les maitres de l'affiche . the work was published by imprimerie chaix under the direction of jules cheret in paris between 1896 and 1900. the prints were published as a monthly subscription, with 4 sent each month to subscribers. on 16 occasions \"bonus\" plates of original designs by noted artists were also included. each lithograph features the blind embossed stamp of maitres de l'affiche designed by cheret. celebrated artists of the time contributed to the work including steinlen, mucha, toulouse-lautrec, bonnard, forain, grasset, meunier, louis rhead, dudley hardy, beggarstaff, edward penfield et al. \n \n jules cheret was considered the father of poster art. \"he dominated the series, with one in every four maitres by him, the first in each monthly instalment, and 7 of the special plates, a total of 67. with over 1000 poster designs to his credit, his large representation in the series is justified, although some critics have pointed out that, as the artistic director, he may have been biased towards selecting his own work.\" (appelbaum p.iii) cheret demonstrated a unique combination of artistic, technical, and entrepreneurial talent that spearheaded the poster industry. he opened his own print shop in 1866 in paris and from 1881 on his shop operated as part of the chaix firm which gave us \n les maitres de l'affiche . \n \n among the most sought after plates in the work are the \"job\" and \"moulin rouge\" by toulouse lautrec. rennert noted of the \"job\" by mucha that \"more than any other work of mucha's, this beauty established him as the master of convoluted hair and the creator of unforgettable popular images; the poster was used for years in many variants all over the world, sometimes with marginal text in various languages. a classic by any standard.\" (rennert, pai-xlix 389) \"jane abdy called it \"a secular icon, \" and indeed it is a magnificent production, considering that it advertises cigarette paper. \"the background, in a dull imperial purple is a perfect foil for the golden curls of the smoking girl, whose locks are spread over the poster like the delicate filigree work of an indian bracelet\"(abdy, p.136) \n \n this art subscription was created during the belle epoque period in france. \"there was nothing exclusive about the 'joie de vivre' that swept paris, at a delirious pace, out of the 19th century into the 20th. as victor hugo had observed, the city lived by, and for, the whole human race. haussman's great boulevards had opened up a spacious stage where paris made a spectacle of herself by day and night. outdoors and indoors the walls of buildings flowered with posters that took their themes from the passing show of 'la vie parisenne.' advertising never knew happier days. the most ephemeral of the arts has left us with a vision of the 'good old days' that vanished forever in the gunsmoke of 1914. those gay nineties and naughty noughts that will always be remembered as 'la belle epoque.'(the beautiful era)\" (horizon p. 97) \n \n \"by the 1890s the streets of every great metropolis were enlivened by large colourful posters (see the great poster movement). the poster had not only caught the fancy of the broad public, but its best examples were already being regarded as works of art (specifically, as fine prints) to be exhibited, reviewed in journals, collected and reprinted in a manageable form. in the last five years of the century, the imprimerie chaix was to play great part in codifying, hallowing and perpetuating the ebullient period of 'la belle epoque.' it was in those years that the firm published \n les maitres de l'affiche (masters of the poster) reduced lithographic versions, in authentic colours, of the best posters of europe and america, by more than 90 great artists, posters that bring the period to life.\" (appelbaum p.iii)"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"59231","title":{"en":"maitres affiches by meunier - trianon concert. 62"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/41091/lot/19595/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":140,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:36:00.130Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","details":{"en":"~ 11 1/2\" by 15 1/2\""},"currency":"USD","id":19596,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19597/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition, folio lithograph after a poster is from \n les maitres de l'affiche . the work was published by imprimerie chaix under the direction of jules cheret in paris between 1896 and 1900. the prints were published as a monthly subscription, with 4 sent each month to subscribers. on 16 occasions \"bonus\" plates of original designs by noted artists were also included. each lithograph features the blind embossed stamp of maitres de l'affiche designed by cheret. celebrated artists of the time contributed to the work including steinlen, mucha, toulouse-lautrec, bonnard, forain, grasset, meunier, louis rhead, dudley hardy, beggarstaff, edward penfield et al. \n \n jules cheret was considered the father of poster art. \"he dominated the series, with one in every four maitres by him, the first in each monthly instalment, and 7 of the special plates, a total of 67. with over 1000 poster designs to his credit, his large representation in the series is justified, although some critics have pointed out that, as the artistic director, he may have been biased towards selecting his own work.\" (appelbaum p.iii) cheret demonstrated a unique combination of artistic, technical, and entrepreneurial talent that spearheaded the poster industry. he opened his own print shop in 1866 in paris and from 1881 on his shop operated as part of the chaix firm which gave us \n les maitres de l'affiche . \n \n among the most sought after plates in the work are the \"job\" and \"moulin rouge\" by toulouse lautrec. rennert noted of the \"job\" by mucha that \"more than any other work of mucha's, this beauty established him as the master of convoluted hair and the creator of unforgettable popular images; the poster was used for years in many variants all over the world, sometimes with marginal text in various languages. a classic by any standard.\" (rennert, pai-xlix 389) \"jane abdy called it \"a secular icon, \" and indeed it is a magnificent production, considering that it advertises cigarette paper. \"the background, in a dull imperial purple is a perfect foil for the golden curls of the smoking girl, whose locks are spread over the poster like the delicate filigree work of an indian bracelet\"(abdy, p.136) \n \n this art subscription was created during the belle epoque period in france. \"there was nothing exclusive about the 'joie de vivre' that swept paris, at a delirious pace, out of the 19th century into the 20th. as victor hugo had observed, the city lived by, and for, the whole human race. haussman's great boulevards had opened up a spacious stage where paris made a spectacle of herself by day and night. outdoors and indoors the walls of buildings flowered with posters that took their themes from the passing show of 'la vie parisenne.' advertising never knew happier days. the most ephemeral of the arts has left us with a vision of the 'good old days' that vanished forever in the gunsmoke of 1914. those gay nineties and naughty noughts that will always be remembered as 'la belle epoque.'(the beautiful era)\" (horizon p. 97) \n \n \"by the 1890s the streets of every great metropolis were enlivened by large colourful posters (see the great poster movement). the poster had not only caught the fancy of the broad public, but its best examples were already being regarded as works of art (specifically, as fine prints) to be exhibited, reviewed in journals, collected and reprinted in a manageable form. in the last five years of the century, the imprimerie chaix was to play great part in codifying, hallowing and perpetuating the ebullient period of 'la belle epoque.' it was in those years that the firm published \n les maitres de l'affiche (masters of the poster) reduced lithographic versions, in authentic colours, of the best posters of europe and america, by more than 90 great artists, posters that bring the period to life.\" (appelbaum p.iii)"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"59233","title":{"en":"maitres affiches by cheret - le courrier francais. 49"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/41091/lot/19597/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:36:00.132Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","details":{"en":"~ 11 1/2\" by 15 1/2\""},"currency":"USD","id":19597,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19598/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition, folio lithograph after a poster is from \n les maitres de l'affiche . the work was published by imprimerie chaix under the direction of jules cheret in paris between 1896 and 1900. the prints were published as a monthly subscription, with 4 sent each month to subscribers. on 16 occasions \"bonus\" plates of original designs by noted artists were also included. each lithograph features the blind embossed stamp of maitres de l'affiche designed by cheret. celebrated artists of the time contributed to the work including steinlen, mucha, toulouse-lautrec, bonnard, forain, grasset, meunier, louis rhead, dudley hardy, beggarstaff, edward penfield et al. \n \n jules cheret was considered the father of poster art. \"he dominated the series, with one in every four maitres by him, the first in each monthly instalment, and 7 of the special plates, a total of 67. with over 1000 poster designs to his credit, his large representation in the series is justified, although some critics have pointed out that, as the artistic director, he may have been biased towards selecting his own work.\" (appelbaum p.iii) cheret demonstrated a unique combination of artistic, technical, and entrepreneurial talent that spearheaded the poster industry. he opened his own print shop in 1866 in paris and from 1881 on his shop operated as part of the chaix firm which gave us \n les maitres de l'affiche . \n \n among the most sought after plates in the work are the \"job\" and \"moulin rouge\" by toulouse lautrec. rennert noted of the \"job\" by mucha that \"more than any other work of mucha's, this beauty established him as the master of convoluted hair and the creator of unforgettable popular images; the poster was used for years in many variants all over the world, sometimes with marginal text in various languages. a classic by any standard.\" (rennert, pai-xlix 389) \"jane abdy called it \"a secular icon, \" and indeed it is a magnificent production, considering that it advertises cigarette paper. \"the background, in a dull imperial purple is a perfect foil for the golden curls of the smoking girl, whose locks are spread over the poster like the delicate filigree work of an indian bracelet\"(abdy, p.136) \n \n this art subscription was created during the belle epoque period in france. \"there was nothing exclusive about the 'joie de vivre' that swept paris, at a delirious pace, out of the 19th century into the 20th. as victor hugo had observed, the city lived by, and for, the whole human race. haussman's great boulevards had opened up a spacious stage where paris made a spectacle of herself by day and night. outdoors and indoors the walls of buildings flowered with posters that took their themes from the passing show of 'la vie parisenne.' advertising never knew happier days. the most ephemeral of the arts has left us with a vision of the 'good old days' that vanished forever in the gunsmoke of 1914. those gay nineties and naughty noughts that will always be remembered as 'la belle epoque.'(the beautiful era)\" (horizon p. 97) \n \n \"by the 1890s the streets of every great metropolis were enlivened by large colourful posters (see the great poster movement). the poster had not only caught the fancy of the broad public, but its best examples were already being regarded as works of art (specifically, as fine prints) to be exhibited, reviewed in journals, collected and reprinted in a manageable form. in the last five years of the century, the imprimerie chaix was to play great part in codifying, hallowing and perpetuating the ebullient period of 'la belle epoque.' it was in those years that the firm published \n les maitres de l'affiche (masters of the poster) reduced lithographic versions, in authentic colours, of the best posters of europe and america, by more than 90 great artists, posters that bring the period to life.\" (appelbaum p.iii)"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"59234","title":{"en":"maitres affiches by d'alesi - centenaire de la litho. 66"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/41091/lot/19598/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:36:00.134Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","details":{"en":"~ 11 1/2\" by 15 1/2\""},"currency":"USD","id":19598,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19599/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19599/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19599/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19599/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19599/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19599/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19599/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n after henri matisse - tete / verso: tete d'enfant after paul klee \n \n after henri matisse - woman with a hat (text on verso) \n \n after rattner - l'automne or autumn (title to verso) \n \n after henri matisse - nude woman at hearth / verso: illustration by andre derain \n \n after rattner - l'feu or fire \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this attractive art print is from tériade's \n verve: revue artistique et littéraire . it is from one of the early issues published between 1930s and 1940s in paris for verve. the plates from the work were done as lithographs, heliographs, and other styles. \n \n \n verve was a renowned quarterly art journal that ran from 1937 to 1960. it was founded in paris by the art critic, tériade. the journal published art from several noted artists including picasso, matisse, leger, miro, rattner, bores, daumal, braque, and more."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"59235","title":{"en":"verve - 5 art prints after matisse, rattner, derain"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/41091/lot/19599/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.    Prints from this work often have text or image to verso that does not bleed through.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:36:00.136Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 10\" by 14\""},"currency":"USD","id":19599,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19600/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19600/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19600/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19600/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n after masson - soleil or the sun (title to verso) \n after masson - lune or the moon (title to verso) \n after kandinsky - cometes or comets (title to verso) \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this attractive art print is from tériade's \n verve: revue artistique et littéraire . it is from one of the early issues published between 1930s and 1940s in paris for verve. the plates from the work were done as lithographs, heliographs, and other styles. \n \n \n verve was a renowned quarterly art journal that ran from 1937 to 1960. it was founded in paris by the art critic, tériade. the journal published art from several noted artists including picasso, matisse, leger, miro, rattner, bores, daumal, braque, and more."},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"59236","title":{"en":"verve - 3 art prints after masson, kandinsky"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/41091/lot/19600/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.    Prints from this work often have text or image to verso that does not bleed through.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":85,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:36:00.137Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","details":{"en":"~ 10\" by 14\""},"currency":"USD","id":19600,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19601/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19601/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19601/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19601/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this intricate and well executed pen and wash drawing was done by adolf g. weiss. they were completed circa 1862 to 1872 representing specimens from the botanical garden at lemberg which is now l'viv, ukraine. each drawing is on laid, watermarked paper and many feature the linnaeus binomial classifications. it is easy to believe weiss had intended his collection for publication due to the exacting detail and precision. \n \n the drawings are of extraordinary quality and render the plant in flower with anatomical details. it was said of weiss's ability: \"... die seltene meisterschaft in der handhabung von pinsel und feder macht die abbildungen... zu den auch künstlerisch vollendesten, die wir besitzen (... the rare mastery and use of the brush and pen make [his] illustrations the most artistically accomplished we have). (oesterr. bot. zeitschrift, 1884) \n \n adolf weiss (1837-1894) was born at freiwaldau, silesia and became the pre-eminent austrian botanist of his day. he studied botany at the university of vienna. he served as the director of the botanic garden at lemberg. he also founded the first institute of plant physiology in the austro-hungarian empire. there is little left of his work in lemberg now, so this illustration is a beautiful testament to his legacy."},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"59237","title":{"en":"weiss - 3 original illustrations of botanicals"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/41091/lot/19601/view","tags":["usart_drawings","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:36:00.139Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","details":{"en":"~ 5 1/2\" by 8 5/8\""},"currency":"USD","id":19601,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19602/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19602/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19602/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19602/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19602/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19602/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19602/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this large folio, stipple engraving is from the first edition of pierre joseph redoute's \n les roses . the work was published in paris by firmin didot between 1817 and 1824. \n the large paper rose engravings were believed to have only been printed perhaps 15 times and thus are quite impressive and noteworthy. \n \n redoute's name is synonymous with beauty and in the world of botanical art he is known as the best. the work proved to be not only outstanding in terms of its beauty but also for its scientific merits. many of the images were after thory's personal collection as well as the rose garden of the empress josephine's garden at malmaison. redoute and thory described almost all of the important roses that were known in their time. lawalree describes the text as being 'of outstanding importance to both botanists and horticulturalists. \n \n redoute's fame is due in large part to his diligent effort to perfect the use of stipple engraving. this labor intensive, and therefore expensive, technique creates subtle yet stunning variations of color making it superior to the engraving alone. each plate was created using the 'a la poupee' process in which the color was applied before the printing. hand-finished coloring was painstakingly applied after printing. \n \n redoute was renowned for his artistic ability and tutored such people as queen marie-antoinette, empress josephine, marie-louise, and queen marie-amelie. redoute influenced a breadth of artists that followed him including turpin, poiteau, bessa, and prevost. redoute is widely considered the finest botanical illustrator of the early 19th century, if not throughout history. \n \n the process of stipple engraving and color printing give the redoute rose prints their luminous quality. stippling is an etching process that employs dots instead of lines to form the image, which is then color printed by applying colored inks directly to the copper plate for each impression. the use of colored inks, greens and browns to print the stems and leaves, and reds and pinks to print the flowers, create a more luminous print by eliminating the necessity to paint watercolor over a back inked image. \n \n provenance: earl of aylesford, packington, warwicks"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"59238","title":{"en":"redoute, rare, large folio - 6 rose engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/41091/lot/19602/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few faint marks or minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There is some extremely light scattered foxing to some of the pages.  There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:36:00.143Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","details":{"en":"~ 10\" by 13 3/4\""},"currency":"USD","id":19603,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/19604/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2024-01-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this finely detailed, stipple engraving is from the work entitled \n histoire naturelle des orangers , authored by joseph risso with engravings based on drawings by the renowned pierre poiteau. this first edition was published in paris between 1818-1822. \n \n orangeries had begun developing in the late 17th century, thus creating interest in citrus varieties. plenty of new cultivars and varieties had been developed and were included in the publishing of this work. \n \n risso was well-known as a naturalist while he worked in nice, france. his interests reached beyond just botanicals and even has a dolphin named after him. pierre poiteau, a celebrated artist, provided the drawings from which these engravings were made. poiteau had studied under the reknowned pierre j. redoute, and poiteau's art reflected the beauty and artistic grace of redoute's works."},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"59240","title":{"en":"risso - orange. 34"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/41091/lot/19604/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  There is some extremely light scattered foxing to some of the pages.  There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. 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There is some extremely light scattered foxing to some of the pages.  There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. 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