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The far left of the image area is cropped slightly due to how the page was printed and bound.   There may be an occasional light mark or imperfection throughout the work.  The image or nomenclature can be printed close to the edges with this work.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T15:01:43.091Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $350","currency":"USD","id":34965,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/34966/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/34966/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/34966/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/34966/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this wonderful, scarce botanical engraving is from henry andrews's \n the botanist's repository, comprising coloured engravings of new, and rare plants only.... the work was published in london by t. bensley for the author between 1797 and 1815. \n \n each engraving features original hand-coloring, all of which are accredited to andrews himself, and are printed on j. whatman watermarked, woven paper. andrews stated in the preface to the work that his intent was to make these prints as close to hand colored drawings as possible. \n \n the work showcased many exotic species. it \u201cmade a contribution of lasting importance to the literature of botany and horticulture by providing records and means of identification of a great diversity of beautiful and interesting plants, many of them new to science\u201d (quinby and stevenson). in particular, many of the plants are native to australia, south africa, and america. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16\" by 10 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"6003","title":{"en":"andrews - 3 botanical engravings: lily, ferraria, passion flower"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/34966/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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There may be an occasional light mark or imperfection throughout the work.  The image or nomenclature can be printed close to the edges with this work.  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There may be an occasional light mark or imperfection throughout the work.  The image or nomenclature can be printed close to the edges with this work.  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There is some very light toning of fox marks scattered to the paper from this work.  There may be some light toning and text bleed through.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T15:04:30.380Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":34969,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/34970/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/34970/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/34970/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/34970/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from ambroise pare's \n les oeuvres... this is from the twelfth edition, revised and corrected, and was published in lyon by pierre riguad et antoine jullieron in 1664. the edition was noted for its addition on an extensive theory on fevers, newly found from pare's manuscripts. the woodcut engravings for the work were done on chain-linked paper. \n \n pare was perhaps the most famous french surgeon he is considered to be the \n father of modern surgery . pare was born in 1510 and lived to 1590. he worked as a barber-surgeon for the army, but his skill placed him as the surgeon of kings henri ii, francois ii, charles ix, henry iii, as well as chaterine de medici. he dedicated his life to the study of surgery, anatomy, physiology, and therapeutics. \n \n pare made serveral advancements in the medical field. he discovered that dressing a gun shot wound was more effective than cauterizing with oil. he helped move forth the use of ligatures to control bleeding post amputation. he developed an early form of \"flap amputation\" which saved skin and muscle during surgery. he also invented prosthetic devices include le petit lorrain which was \u201ca mechanical hand operated by catches and springs worn by a french army captain in battle.\u201d pare wrote 25 books with topics ranging from medicine, obstetrics, natural history, and demonology. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/2\" by 13\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"6007","title":{"en":"pare, pub. 1664 - 3 engravings of giraffe & animal monstrosities"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/34970/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is some very light toning of fox marks scattered to the paper from this work.  There may be some light toning and text bleed through.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T17:29:40.652Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":34970,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/34971/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/34971/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this engraved map is from claudius ptolemaeus (ptolemy) and giovanni antonio magini's \n geographiae universae tum vet(eris, t)um novae absolutissimum opus, duobus voluminibus distinct(um). auctore i. a. magino. the work was published in 1596 in venice by s. galignani erben. this is the first magini edition in latin. the maps were engraved by girolamo porro. \n \n this work is considered a later published editon of ptolemy (ptolemaeus)\u2019s \n geographia . the work was considered one of the most influential cartographic accounts of the ancient world and served as inspiration for all renaissance mapmakers. he compiled what was known of the world's geography in the roman empire during his time (circa 90-168 ad). ptolemy was a mathematician, astronomer, geographer, astrologer, and poet. the earliest known manuscripts of \n geographia date to 1300 and was first printed in 1477. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 5 1/2\" by 7 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"6008","title":{"en":"magini's ptolemy, pub. 1596 - mermaid & merman"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/34971/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The far left plate mark is cropped slightly due the printing and binding process but no image or border loss.  There is some period paper at the left edge to strengthen the plate.  There is text to verso which may have some bleed through.  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":75,"soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T15:05:21.039Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":34971,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/34972/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/34972/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/34972/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/34972/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this attractive originally hand-colored engraving is from friedrich justin bertuch's \n bilderbuch fur kinder enthaltend eine angenehme sammlung von thieren, pflanzen, blumen, fruchten, mineralien, trachten und allerhand andern unterrichtenden gegenständen aus dem reiche der natur, der künste und wissenschaften . the work was published by industrie-comptoir between 1792 and 1810 in weimar, germany. the work was considered one of the finest natural history encyclopedias made for children. the engravings were done by ludwig ebner, c. ermer, theodor götz, ludwig hess, conrad horney, j.b. hoessel, c., g. starcke, and more under the direction of melchior kraus and johann heinrich lips. \n \n \"without a doubt, bertuch's picture book is one of the greatest works that the children's book collector will encounter ... this is where modern, scientific thinking begins, the determination with which modern non-fiction is anticipated in children's books. in addition, it is one of the most precious treasures of the collector's illustrated books.\" (e. strobach in philobiblon xiii, 255 ff.) as bertuch stated in his introduction, \"a picture book is just as essential and even more indispensable a meuble for a nursery as the cradle, doll or hobbyhorse.\" \n \n the work was many-varied in what it illustrated. in \"the 1100 panels not only contain the objects and areas listed in the title, they also contain curiosities such as the seven wonders of the world, mythical animals, a bullfight in spain, horse races in england, microscopic views of animals and various objects, the telescope from herschel, a diving bell, the telegraph in paris, the degen flying machine from vienna and much more besides: the abundance of knowledge and direct visual aids, the care that is focused on the largest and the smallest, on the strangest and the everyday is used is astonishing and corresponds to the seemingly modern psychological-pedagogical considerations, as the author makes in the preliminary report.\" (european children's books from the 15th to the 19th century 137-137a) \n \n friedrich justin bertuch (1747-1822) studied theology and law, and was a poet, playwright, translator, publisher, and naturalist. he became a successful publisher with his firm in weimar, germany becoming the largest employer of that town. bertuch's work was inspired by that of bloch, jablonsky, merian, esper, ellis, and more. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8\" by 9 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"6009","title":{"en":"bertuch - 3 engravings of mountains"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/34972/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 is some light, scattered foxing in volume two.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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[navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca] is valuable for the original impressions of the fine series of maps by herman moll, including a very good one of america. also there is one of the world according to mercator's projection, with improvements, showing the northern coast line and part of the west and south coasts of australia together with parts of tasmania and new zealand. among voyages included are those of magellan, drake, cavendish, schouten, hawkins, narbrough, and dampier.\" (hill) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 18 3/4\u201d by 16\u201d (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6017","title":{"en":"harris - map of the west indies with the adjacent coasts of north & south america"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/34980/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. 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Occasionally the lines from the engraving will create a color effect in the pictures, they is no color to the plates.  There may be a few minor imperfections or light fox marks to be expected with age.  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There are occasionaly some imperfections, mostly to the margin paper.  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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":400,"soldPrice":1450,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T15:54:51.308Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":35013,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35014/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35014/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this scientific engraving is athanasius kircher's \n d'onder-aardse weereld in haar goddelijk maaksel en wonderbare uitwerkselen aller dingen... it was published in 1682 in amsterdam by j. janssonius van waasberge. this was the first dutch translation of the original latin edition entitled \n mundus subterraneus . \n \n this work was based off kircher's visit to sicily in 1637-8 when etna and stromboli both erupted. this observation led him to conclude that the earth's center as a massive internal fire and that volcanoes acted as safety valves. his work speculated on geology, hidden lakes, rivers of fire, strange inhabitants, the sun, the moon, eclipses, currents, meteorology, medicines, poisons, and even fireworks. the work \u201cmust always command a high place in the literature as the first effort to describe the earth from a physical standpoint.\u201d (zittel, p. 25) \n \n athanasius kircher (1601-1680) was a jesuit priest and scholar. he gathered and helped disseminate knowledge from around the world gathered by jesuit missionaries. it is believed he was the first to depict the pacific ring of fire on a map. he was one of the final renaissance men. he lowered himself into vesuvius after an eruption, experimented with bioluminescence as a light source, and make the first known aeolian harp. he wrote 44 books, over 2000 manuscripts, and assembled one of the first natural history collections. kircher's work was itself fascinating for its thematic maps. his work was on the underground passages and subterranean networks of the globe. he created a map that was the first to show ocean currents. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 3/4\" by 15\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"6051","title":{"en":"kircher, pub. 1682 - molten interior of the earth showing water bodies as connected"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35014/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":500,"soldPrice":1450,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T15:56:09.444Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":35014,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35015/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from william dampier's \n a new voyage round the world. describing particularly, the isthmus of america... or \n nouveau voyage autour du monde . the work was published in london between 1703 & 1705 by james knapton. this work describing dampier's voyages is celebrated as one of the greatest exploration and adventure tales written. \n \n william dampier (1651-1715) was born in england and was orphaned. he set out in 1679 and took to the seas as a pirate and sea captain before returning in 1691. he is noted as the first man to circumnavigate the world three times. he was also the first englishman to explore parts of new holland (australia) and new guinea. he's believed to have been the first englishman to step on the australian mainland. \n \n \"william dampier combined a swashbuckling life of adventure with pioneering scientific achievements. in 1676, he started his career as a buccaneer preying on ships on the spanish main and struggling through the impenetrable jungle of the isthmus of panama in search of gold. he could easily have ended up on the gallows. poor and obscure yet determined to sail the world to make his fortune, he was to become the first person to circumnavigate the globe three times. among his many extraordinary achievements, dampier mapped the winds and the currents of the world\u2019s oceans for the first time. he inspired darwin one hundred and fifty years later with his notes on the wildlife of the galapagos islands and elsewhere. his portrait in london\u2019s national portrait gallery shows a lean, strong-featured man with a thoughtful expression, brown shoulder-length hair and a plain coat, holding a book in his hand. he is styled \u2018pirate and hydrographer\u2019 but even that tells only part of his story. he was a pioneering navigator, naturalist, travel writer and explorer, as well as hydrographer who was, indeed, quite happy to seek his fortune as a pirate.\" (preston) \n \n \"of the famous group of buccaneers that tormented the spaniards in the \u2018south sea\u2019 from 1680 to 1720, dampier was the best known and probably the most intelligent. his industry in taking careful notes of everything he saw was equaled by his assiduous pains in preserving them from destruction. (\u2026) concerning the problem of australia being a continent, dampier says that \u2018it is not yet determined whether it is an island or a main continent; but i am certain that it joyns neither to asia, africa, nor america.\u2019 it is evident that on his first visit he knew nothing of what tasman had discovered; but on his second expedition he used one of tasman\u2019s charts.\" (cox) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12\" by 6 5/8\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"6052","title":{"en":"dampier - map of the world"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35015/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plates to this work.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature of the engraving.  There are occasional minor closed tears from age and handling to plates from this work.  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":250,"soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T15:57:39.791Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":35016,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":175,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35017/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary engraving is from georg braun & frans hogenberg's \n civitates orbis terrarum or \n atlas of the cities of the world . the work was published in augsberg in 1575. it is considered the greatest atlas of city views ever made. it included some of the earliest views available and is a crucial guide to understanding the world in the 16th century. the text to verso is in latin. \n \n \"the \n civitates orbis terrarum or the 'braun & hogenberg' is the most famous of the early town atlases. the civitates was, like ortelius's \n theatrum , one of the best-selling works in the last quarter of the 16th century. although it had no comparable predecessor, it immediately answered a great public demand because social, political and economic life at that time was concentrated in cities. apart from that the pictorial style of the plans and views appealed very much to the uneducated public.\" (van der krogt) \n \n this work was the most famouse of all the town-books comprising over 500 views. it featured views of the majority of the major european cities. the cities illustrated included amsterdam, barcelona, \u200b\u200bbologna, brixen, brussels, chios, danzig, hamburg, helsingborg, innsbruck, istanbul (constantinople), cologne, leiden, liege, london, luxembourg, milan, moscow, nuremberg, ostia, paris, pozzuoli, prague-eger, rome, rotterdam, seville, stockholm, tivoli, trento, utrecht, venice, weimar, wroclaw, and zurich. it also included some illustrations of places in asia, africa, and latin america including: aden, alexandria, cuzco, casablanca, jerusalem, and cairo. \n \n georg braun and frans hogenberg began the work for this atlas in 1572, intended as a companion work to abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . braun was responsible for editing the work and hogenberg engraved the majority of the views. there were also many talented contributors that provided original drawings including joris hoefnagel (spanish and italian towns), jacob van deventer (netherlands), stumpf, sebastien munster (german), and heinrich von rantzau (danish). \n \n georg braun (1541-1622) was a german catholic cleric. he spent most of his life working for the church st. maria and gradus. abraham ortelius assisted braun with the editing of \n civitates orbis terrarum . \n \n frans hogenberg (1535-1590) was one of the greatest engravers of his time. he engraved the majority of the plates for \n civitates orbis terrarum as well as ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . hogenberg also made sure to detail the foregrounds of the plates including fashion of the time. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 1/2\" by 15\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6054","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - view of granata (granada), spain"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35017/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature of the engraving.  There are occasional minor closed tears from age and handling to plates from this work.  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":175,"soldPrice":170,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T15:58:06.363Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":35017,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":175,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35018/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary engraving is from georg braun & frans hogenberg's \n civitates orbis terrarum or \n atlas of the cities of the world . the work was published in augsberg in 1575. it is considered the greatest atlas of city views ever made. it included some of the earliest views available and is a crucial guide to understanding the world in the 16th century. the text to verso is in latin. \n \n \"the \n civitates orbis terrarum or the 'braun & hogenberg' is the most famous of the early town atlases. the civitates was, like ortelius's \n theatrum , one of the best-selling works in the last quarter of the 16th century. although it had no comparable predecessor, it immediately answered a great public demand because social, political and economic life at that time was concentrated in cities. apart from that the pictorial style of the plans and views appealed very much to the uneducated public.\" (van der krogt) \n \n this work was the most famouse of all the town-books comprising over 500 views. it featured views of the majority of the major european cities. the cities illustrated included amsterdam, barcelona, \u200b\u200bbologna, brixen, brussels, chios, danzig, hamburg, helsingborg, innsbruck, istanbul (constantinople), cologne, leiden, liege, london, luxembourg, milan, moscow, nuremberg, ostia, paris, pozzuoli, prague-eger, rome, rotterdam, seville, stockholm, tivoli, trento, utrecht, venice, weimar, wroclaw, and zurich. it also included some illustrations of places in asia, africa, and latin america including: aden, alexandria, cuzco, casablanca, jerusalem, and cairo. \n \n georg braun and frans hogenberg began the work for this atlas in 1572, intended as a companion work to abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . braun was responsible for editing the work and hogenberg engraved the majority of the views. there were also many talented contributors that provided original drawings including joris hoefnagel (spanish and italian towns), jacob van deventer (netherlands), stumpf, sebastien munster (german), and heinrich von rantzau (danish). \n \n georg braun (1541-1622) was a german catholic cleric. he spent most of his life working for the church st. maria and gradus. abraham ortelius assisted braun with the editing of \n civitates orbis terrarum . \n \n frans hogenberg (1535-1590) was one of the greatest engravers of his time. he engraved the majority of the plates for \n civitates orbis terrarum as well as ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . hogenberg also made sure to detail the foregrounds of the plates including fashion of the time. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 1/2\" by 15\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6055","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - view of liège, belgium"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35018/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature of the engraving.  There are occasional minor closed tears from age and handling to plates from this work.  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":175,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T17:29:40.659Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":35018,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":175,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35019/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary engraving is from georg braun & frans hogenberg's \n civitates orbis terrarum or \n atlas of the cities of the world . the work was published in augsberg in 1575. it is considered the greatest atlas of city views ever made. it included some of the earliest views available and is a crucial guide to understanding the world in the 16th century. the text to verso is in latin. \n \n \"the \n civitates orbis terrarum or the 'braun & hogenberg' is the most famous of the early town atlases. the civitates was, like ortelius's \n theatrum , one of the best-selling works in the last quarter of the 16th century. although it had no comparable predecessor, it immediately answered a great public demand because social, political and economic life at that time was concentrated in cities. apart from that the pictorial style of the plans and views appealed very much to the uneducated public.\" (van der krogt) \n \n this work was the most famouse of all the town-books comprising over 500 views. it featured views of the majority of the major european cities. the cities illustrated included amsterdam, barcelona, \u200b\u200bbologna, brixen, brussels, chios, danzig, hamburg, helsingborg, innsbruck, istanbul (constantinople), cologne, leiden, liege, london, luxembourg, milan, moscow, nuremberg, ostia, paris, pozzuoli, prague-eger, rome, rotterdam, seville, stockholm, tivoli, trento, utrecht, venice, weimar, wroclaw, and zurich. it also included some illustrations of places in asia, africa, and latin america including: aden, alexandria, cuzco, casablanca, jerusalem, and cairo. \n \n georg braun and frans hogenberg began the work for this atlas in 1572, intended as a companion work to abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . braun was responsible for editing the work and hogenberg engraved the majority of the views. there were also many talented contributors that provided original drawings including joris hoefnagel (spanish and italian towns), jacob van deventer (netherlands), stumpf, sebastien munster (german), and heinrich von rantzau (danish). \n \n georg braun (1541-1622) was a german catholic cleric. he spent most of his life working for the church st. maria and gradus. abraham ortelius assisted braun with the editing of \n civitates orbis terrarum . \n \n frans hogenberg (1535-1590) was one of the greatest engravers of his time. he engraved the majority of the plates for \n civitates orbis terrarum as well as ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . hogenberg also made sure to detail the foregrounds of the plates including fashion of the time. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 1/2\" by 15\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6056","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - view of magdeberg in saxony, germany"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35019/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature of the engraving.  There are occasional minor closed tears from age and handling to plates from this work.  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":175,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T17:29:40.662Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":35019,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":175,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35020/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary engraving is from georg braun & frans hogenberg's \n civitates orbis terrarum or \n atlas of the cities of the world . the work was published in augsberg in 1575. it is considered the greatest atlas of city views ever made. it included some of the earliest views available and is a crucial guide to understanding the world in the 16th century. the text to verso is in latin. \n \n \"the \n civitates orbis terrarum or the 'braun & hogenberg' is the most famous of the early town atlases. the civitates was, like ortelius's \n theatrum , one of the best-selling works in the last quarter of the 16th century. although it had no comparable predecessor, it immediately answered a great public demand because social, political and economic life at that time was concentrated in cities. apart from that the pictorial style of the plans and views appealed very much to the uneducated public.\" (van der krogt) \n \n this work was the most famouse of all the town-books comprising over 500 views. it featured views of the majority of the major european cities. the cities illustrated included amsterdam, barcelona, \u200b\u200bbologna, brixen, brussels, chios, danzig, hamburg, helsingborg, innsbruck, istanbul (constantinople), cologne, leiden, liege, london, luxembourg, milan, moscow, nuremberg, ostia, paris, pozzuoli, prague-eger, rome, rotterdam, seville, stockholm, tivoli, trento, utrecht, venice, weimar, wroclaw, and zurich. it also included some illustrations of places in asia, africa, and latin america including: aden, alexandria, cuzco, casablanca, jerusalem, and cairo. \n \n georg braun and frans hogenberg began the work for this atlas in 1572, intended as a companion work to abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . braun was responsible for editing the work and hogenberg engraved the majority of the views. there were also many talented contributors that provided original drawings including joris hoefnagel (spanish and italian towns), jacob van deventer (netherlands), stumpf, sebastien munster (german), and heinrich von rantzau (danish). \n \n georg braun (1541-1622) was a german catholic cleric. he spent most of his life working for the church st. maria and gradus. abraham ortelius assisted braun with the editing of \n civitates orbis terrarum . \n \n frans hogenberg (1535-1590) was one of the greatest engravers of his time. he engraved the majority of the plates for \n civitates orbis terrarum as well as ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . hogenberg also made sure to detail the foregrounds of the plates including fashion of the time. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 1/2\" by 15\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"6057","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - view of paris, france"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35020/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature of the engraving.  There are occasional minor closed tears from age and handling to plates from this work.  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":175,"soldPrice":1400,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T16:00:33.027Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $3,000","currency":"USD","id":35020,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35021/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35021/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from the rare german edition abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum or \n theatrum oder schawbuch des erdtkreijs . the work was published in 1580 in antwerp by plantin. \n \n the maps have been described as \"the most outstanding engravings depicting the wide-spread interest in classical geography in the 16th century.\" (van der krogt) the beautiful maps feature renaissance-style cartouches and decorative work including vessels, sea and mythological monsters, birds, medallions, et al. noted art historian, james a. welu, comments on \"their richness of ornamentation, [they are] a combination of science and art that has rarely been surpassed in the history of mapmaking... ortelius's \n theatrum is known for its numerous decorative cartouches, which undoubtedly added to the atlas's long popularity.\" (art and cartography, pp. 145-146) \n \n \n theatrum orbis terrarum is widely recognized as the first modern atlas which shaped the future of cartography throughout the 17th century. it utilized text and maps to fully explore the known world. \"the publication of this atlas [ \n theatrum , 1570] marked an epoch in the history of cartography. it was the first uniformly sized, systematic collection of maps of the countries of the world based only on contemporary knowledge and in that sense may be called the first modern atlas.\" (tooley) frans hogenberg also worked on the publication of this atlas. \"the characteristic feature of the \n theatrum is that it consists of two elements forming a unitary whole: text and maps ... it was the first undertaking of its kind to reduce the best available maps to a uniform format.\" (koeman ort. 16a & 18) \n \n abraham ortelius (1527-1598) was one of the most influential cartographers of the 16th century. he was born in antwerp, belgium but traveled throughout europe where he eventually met mercator. ortelius became one of the most important cartographers in history. his largest accomplishment was certainly his atlas entitled theatrum orbis terrarum. he was also appointed royal cartographer to king philip ii of spain. \n \n provenance: cover denoted matys boode, 1587 \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22\u201d by 16 1/2\u201d (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6058","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1580 - map of denmark & oldenburg, germany"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35021/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T17:29:40.665Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":35021,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35022/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35022/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from the rare german edition abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum or \n theatrum oder schawbuch des erdtkreijs . the work was published in 1580 in antwerp by plantin. \n \n the maps have been described as \"the most outstanding engravings depicting the wide-spread interest in classical geography in the 16th century.\" (van der krogt) the beautiful maps feature renaissance-style cartouches and decorative work including vessels, sea and mythological monsters, birds, medallions, et al. noted art historian, james a. welu, comments on \"their richness of ornamentation, [they are] a combination of science and art that has rarely been surpassed in the history of mapmaking... ortelius's \n theatrum is known for its numerous decorative cartouches, which undoubtedly added to the atlas's long popularity.\" (art and cartography, pp. 145-146) \n \n \n theatrum orbis terrarum is widely recognized as the first modern atlas which shaped the future of cartography throughout the 17th century. it utilized text and maps to fully explore the known world. \"the publication of this atlas [ \n theatrum , 1570] marked an epoch in the history of cartography. it was the first uniformly sized, systematic collection of maps of the countries of the world based only on contemporary knowledge and in that sense may be called the first modern atlas.\" (tooley) frans hogenberg also worked on the publication of this atlas. \"the characteristic feature of the \n theatrum is that it consists of two elements forming a unitary whole: text and maps ... it was the first undertaking of its kind to reduce the best available maps to a uniform format.\" (koeman ort. 16a & 18) \n \n abraham ortelius (1527-1598) was one of the most influential cartographers of the 16th century. he was born in antwerp, belgium but traveled throughout europe where he eventually met mercator. ortelius became one of the most important cartographers in history. his largest accomplishment was certainly his atlas entitled theatrum orbis terrarum. he was also appointed royal cartographer to king philip ii of spain. \n \n provenance: cover denoted matys boode, 1587 \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22\u201d by 16 1/2\u201d (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6059","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1580 - map of wales"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35022/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T17:29:40.668Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":35022,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35023/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35023/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from the rare german edition abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum or \n theatrum oder schawbuch des erdtkreijs . the work was published in 1580 in antwerp by plantin. \n \n the maps have been described as \"the most outstanding engravings depicting the wide-spread interest in classical geography in the 16th century.\" (van der krogt) the beautiful maps feature renaissance-style cartouches and decorative work including vessels, sea and mythological monsters, birds, medallions, et al. noted art historian, james a. welu, comments on \"their richness of ornamentation, [they are] a combination of science and art that has rarely been surpassed in the history of mapmaking... ortelius's \n theatrum is known for its numerous decorative cartouches, which undoubtedly added to the atlas's long popularity.\" (art and cartography, pp. 145-146) \n \n \n theatrum orbis terrarum is widely recognized as the first modern atlas which shaped the future of cartography throughout the 17th century. it utilized text and maps to fully explore the known world. \"the publication of this atlas [ \n theatrum , 1570] marked an epoch in the history of cartography. it was the first uniformly sized, systematic collection of maps of the countries of the world based only on contemporary knowledge and in that sense may be called the first modern atlas.\" (tooley) frans hogenberg also worked on the publication of this atlas. \"the characteristic feature of the \n theatrum is that it consists of two elements forming a unitary whole: text and maps ... it was the first undertaking of its kind to reduce the best available maps to a uniform format.\" (koeman ort. 16a & 18) \n \n abraham ortelius (1527-1598) was one of the most influential cartographers of the 16th century. he was born in antwerp, belgium but traveled throughout europe where he eventually met mercator. ortelius became one of the most important cartographers in history. his largest accomplishment was certainly his atlas entitled theatrum orbis terrarum. he was also appointed royal cartographer to king philip ii of spain. \n \n provenance: cover denoted matys boode, 1587 \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22\u201d by 16 1/2\u201d (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6060","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1580 - map of sicily"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35023/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T16:01:59.013Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":35023,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35024/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35024/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from the rare german edition abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum or \n theatrum oder schawbuch des erdtkreijs . the work was published in 1580 in antwerp by plantin. \n \n the maps have been described as \"the most outstanding engravings depicting the wide-spread interest in classical geography in the 16th century.\" (van der krogt) the beautiful maps feature renaissance-style cartouches and decorative work including vessels, sea and mythological monsters, birds, medallions, et al. noted art historian, james a. welu, comments on \"their richness of ornamentation, [they are] a combination of science and art that has rarely been surpassed in the history of mapmaking... ortelius's \n theatrum is known for its numerous decorative cartouches, which undoubtedly added to the atlas's long popularity.\" (art and cartography, pp. 145-146) \n \n \n theatrum orbis terrarum is widely recognized as the first modern atlas which shaped the future of cartography throughout the 17th century. it utilized text and maps to fully explore the known world. \"the publication of this atlas [ \n theatrum , 1570] marked an epoch in the history of cartography. it was the first uniformly sized, systematic collection of maps of the countries of the world based only on contemporary knowledge and in that sense may be called the first modern atlas.\" (tooley) frans hogenberg also worked on the publication of this atlas. \"the characteristic feature of the \n theatrum is that it consists of two elements forming a unitary whole: text and maps ... it was the first undertaking of its kind to reduce the best available maps to a uniform format.\" (koeman ort. 16a & 18) \n \n abraham ortelius (1527-1598) was one of the most influential cartographers of the 16th century. he was born in antwerp, belgium but traveled throughout europe where he eventually met mercator. ortelius became one of the most important cartographers in history. his largest accomplishment was certainly his atlas entitled theatrum orbis terrarum. he was also appointed royal cartographer to king philip ii of spain. \n \n provenance: cover denoted matys boode, 1587 \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22\u201d by 16 1/2\u201d (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6061","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1580 - map of italy"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35024/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T16:02:28.508Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":35024,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35025/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35025/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from the rare german edition abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum or \n theatrum oder schawbuch des erdtkreijs . the work was published in 1580 in antwerp by plantin. \n \n the maps have been described as \"the most outstanding engravings depicting the wide-spread interest in classical geography in the 16th century.\" (van der krogt) the beautiful maps feature renaissance-style cartouches and decorative work including vessels, sea and mythological monsters, birds, medallions, et al. noted art historian, james a. welu, comments on \"their richness of ornamentation, [they are] a combination of science and art that has rarely been surpassed in the history of mapmaking... ortelius's \n theatrum is known for its numerous decorative cartouches, which undoubtedly added to the atlas's long popularity.\" (art and cartography, pp. 145-146) \n \n \n theatrum orbis terrarum is widely recognized as the first modern atlas which shaped the future of cartography throughout the 17th century. it utilized text and maps to fully explore the known world. \"the publication of this atlas [ \n theatrum , 1570] marked an epoch in the history of cartography. it was the first uniformly sized, systematic collection of maps of the countries of the world based only on contemporary knowledge and in that sense may be called the first modern atlas.\" (tooley) frans hogenberg also worked on the publication of this atlas. \"the characteristic feature of the \n theatrum is that it consists of two elements forming a unitary whole: text and maps ... it was the first undertaking of its kind to reduce the best available maps to a uniform format.\" (koeman ort. 16a & 18) \n \n abraham ortelius (1527-1598) was one of the most influential cartographers of the 16th century. he was born in antwerp, belgium but traveled throughout europe where he eventually met mercator. ortelius became one of the most important cartographers in history. his largest accomplishment was certainly his atlas entitled theatrum orbis terrarum. he was also appointed royal cartographer to king philip ii of spain. \n \n provenance: cover denoted matys boode, 1587 \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22\u201d by 16 1/2\u201d (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6062","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1580 - map of turkey"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35025/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T16:03:31.275Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":35025,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35026/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35026/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from the rare german edition abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum or \n theatrum oder schawbuch des erdtkreijs . the work was published in 1580 in antwerp by plantin. \n \n the maps have been described as \"the most outstanding engravings depicting the wide-spread interest in classical geography in the 16th century.\" (van der krogt) the beautiful maps feature renaissance-style cartouches and decorative work including vessels, sea and mythological monsters, birds, medallions, et al. noted art historian, james a. welu, comments on \"their richness of ornamentation, [they are] a combination of science and art that has rarely been surpassed in the history of mapmaking... ortelius's \n theatrum is known for its numerous decorative cartouches, which undoubtedly added to the atlas's long popularity.\" (art and cartography, pp. 145-146) \n \n \n theatrum orbis terrarum is widely recognized as the first modern atlas which shaped the future of cartography throughout the 17th century. it utilized text and maps to fully explore the known world. \"the publication of this atlas [ \n theatrum , 1570] marked an epoch in the history of cartography. it was the first uniformly sized, systematic collection of maps of the countries of the world based only on contemporary knowledge and in that sense may be called the first modern atlas.\" (tooley) frans hogenberg also worked on the publication of this atlas. \"the characteristic feature of the \n theatrum is that it consists of two elements forming a unitary whole: text and maps ... it was the first undertaking of its kind to reduce the best available maps to a uniform format.\" (koeman ort. 16a & 18) \n \n abraham ortelius (1527-1598) was one of the most influential cartographers of the 16th century. he was born in antwerp, belgium but traveled throughout europe where he eventually met mercator. ortelius became one of the most important cartographers in history. his largest accomplishment was certainly his atlas entitled theatrum orbis terrarum. he was also appointed royal cartographer to king philip ii of spain. \n \n provenance: cover denoted matys boode, 1587 \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22\u201d by 16 1/2\u201d (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6063","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1580 - map of abyssinia or ethiopia or northern africa [kingdom of prester john (mythical african king)] (presbiteri iohannis)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35026/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  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The work is prone to some image and text offfset, but in our opinion still present quite nicely showing signs of age.  There may be some archival repairs to edges or fold.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T16:10:13.875Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":35035,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35036/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35036/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this handsome, originally hand-colored map is from jan jansson's \n novus atlas, das ist, welt-beschreibung mit schonen newen aubfuhrlichen taffeln inhaltende die konigreiche und lander des gantzen erdreichs . this is the german edition of the work which was published in amsterdam in 1656 by the author and henricus hondius. hondius & jansson were prominent cartographers at the height of the golden age of dutch cartography. \n \n jan janssonius (also known as johann or jan jansson or janszoon) (1588-1664) was part of an important family of dutch publishers, printers, and booksellers. they were responsible for many important publications. jan jansson was a noted geographer in his own right. he married the daughter of another prominent mapmaker, jodocus hondius, and also worked with her brothers henricus & jodocus ii. \n \n henricus hondius (1597-1651) & jodocus hondius (1593-1629) were dutch engravers and mapmakers. they learned the trade from their father, jodocus hondius, an engraver and geographer. he was involved with the republishing of mercator's atlas as well. the brothers worked closely together and took over their father's engraving business. he would later start his own shop in 1621 where he would eventually partner with jan janssonius and continued publishing mercator's work where it would eventually be referred to as the mercator-hondius-janssonius atlas. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 23 1/4\" by 19 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"6073","title":{"en":"jansson & hondius, pub. 1656 - map of the north pole / arctic circle"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35036/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in overall fair to very good condition.  The work is prone to some image and text offfset, but in our opinion still present quite nicely showing signs of age.  There may be some archival repairs to edges or fold.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":575,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T16:11:34.800Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":35036,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35037/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35037/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition engraving is from pierre françois-xavier de charlevoix's \n histoire et description générale de la nouvelle-france, avec le journal historique d'un voyage fait par ordre du roi dans l'amérique septentrionale . the work was published in paris in 1744 by chez la veuve ganeua. the maps for the work were completed by the noted cartographer, jacques nicolas bellin. \n \n lande called this \"one of the most important works on the history of canada and of the french establishments in louisiana.\" howes referred to it as \"the pre-eminent authority on the french period in the west.\" the work provided essential history on north america. \n \n pierre françois xavier de charlevoix (1682-1761) was a french jesuit priest, traveler and historian. he is often considered as the first historian of new france. numerous places are named in his honor including the region of charlevoix north of quebec as well as charlevoix county and the city of charlevoix in michigan. louise phelps kellogg wrote \"charlevoix was not of the temper of the earlier jesuits of new france. he was by no means a zealot, and had no vocation to deliver himself to a life of suffering and deprivation for the conversion of indian souls. rather, he was a man of scholarly temper, interested as an observer in world affairs. [...] his was an eager curiosity concerning life, rather than a burning ambition to be himself a molder of destiny.\" \n \n jacques-nicolas bellin (1703-1772) was one of the most noted mapmakers of the 1700s. he served as the hydrographer to the french navy at the age of 18 and was eventually named the official hydrogapher of the french king. he produced numerous maps and atlases throughout his career, and helped establish france as a leading source of precise cartography. \n \n provenance: ex-libis ms \"j. n. simon, 1805\" \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22 1/4 - 3/8\" by 16 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6074","title":{"en":"charlevoix after bellin - map of america with louisiana territory, mexico, virginia, florida, great lakes, new england (carte de la louisiane cours du mississipi et pais voisins)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35037/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There is some lower left margin loss due to fold out nature of the plate.  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":200,"soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T16:12:56.740Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":35037,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35038/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35038/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this engraved map from guillaume de l'isle is entitled \n carte du mexique et de la floride des terres angloises et des isles antilles... . it was published in paris between 1703 and 1708. \n \n the map depicted much of southern north america with great detail to mexico, florida, and the mississippi river. it was the first printed map to accurately depict the course and mouth of the mississippi river. it depicts the region from the great lakes in the north to new mexico, and extends south to panama, venezuela, and the caribbean. it indicates the locations of numerous native american tribes and villages, as well as many french and english forts. the map features a title cartouche by charles louis simonneau in the lower left corner and a mileage scale cartouche at the top. \n \n it was the first map to correct the longitudes of america, to remove the long-held error of depicting california as an island, to properly chart the mississippi valley, and to introduce many new place names. homann, seutter, and lotter drew from this map to create their examples. \n br>guillaume de l'isle (1675-1726) was son of a cartographer and a pupil of jean dominique cassini, who among other important contributions, aligned the study of astronomy to the study of geography. under cassini's direction, observations were made from locations all over the world that enabled longitudinal calculations to be made with much greater accuracy. de l'isle carried on this exacting work with remarkable dedication and integrity, constantly revising and improving his maps. while precision was his primary goal, his maps are invariably elegant and attractive. he also served as the royal geographer to the king of france. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21 1/2\" by 30 1/8\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with original outline color"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6075","title":{"en":"de l'isle - map of southern north america with florida, mexico, west indies or caribbean, louisiana, part of great lakes"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35038/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is a small, closed tear near the fold at the lower and upper edge (top is just within the plate mark, but outside the border with old archivl paper repair.  There is some archival tape at verso edges from prior matting.  There is a faint binder's crease in the left margin.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T16:13:25.588Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":35038,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35039/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35039/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this engraved map of north america from guillaume de l'isle is entitled \n l\u2019amérique septentrionale . this is the seventh state of the map and was published in paris in 1718. \n \n this was an important map that helped transform cartography of north america by correctly positioning the mouth of the mississippi river. the map was first issued in 1700, but became more historically important in the second state with he placement of the mississippi river mouth. the map features a beautiful cartouche engraved by nicolas guerard. the map is also the first to depict the sargasso sea in the atlantic ocean. \n \n burden explains: \u201c... the first state shows significant differences throughout the mississippi valley. it was not until 1984 that the existence of the true first state became known, when it was discovered in a composite atlas in a private collection in austria. that atlas contained the first states of each of de l\u2019isle\u2019s five major maps of the americas. once its existence was recognized, other examples surfaced; five are known today. \n \n claude de l\u2019isle is also thought to be the author of a letter to cassini concerning the mouth of the mississippi. in it, he describes how, on his new map, the mouth is placed five degrees east of the rio bravo. this is the case on the first state, but it was altered for the second. he cites his authorities, noting that he had studied chrestien le clerc\u2019s account of sieur la salle\u2019s voyages and the writings of father louis hennepin. he also had access to documents from pierre le moyne d\u2019iberville\u2019s expedition of 1698\u201399\u2014one coastal chart and two letters\u2014as well as another map by m. de chateaumorand, all indicating that the mouth of the mississippi lay about 100 leagues east-northeast of the rio bravo. in the printed version, the identification of the mississippi as the spanish rio escondido, which appeared on the 1696 manuscript, was removed.\u201d [this english text by burden needs to be verified if used, because this is the translation of the french description] \n br>guillaume de l'isle (1675-1726) was son of a cartographer and a pupil of jean dominique cassini, who among other important contributions, aligned the study of astronomy to the study of geography. under cassini's direction, observations were made from locations all over the world that enabled longitudinal calculations to be made with much greater accuracy. de l'isle carried on this exacting work with remarkable dedication and integrity, constantly revising and improving his maps. while precision was his primary goal, his maps are invariably elegant and attractive. he also served as the royal geographer to the king of france. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 30 1/4\" by 21 1/8\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6076","title":{"en":"de l'isle - map of north america with florida, california, new mexico, great lakes, virginia, new england, part of canada (l'amerique septentrionale)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35039/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is some archival tape placed at edges of the fold from wear / age.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T17:29:40.670Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":35039,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":350,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35040/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35040/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic map is from a composite atlas. it is from pieter van den keere and published in amsterdam in the early 1600s. \n \n the map features an inset view of prague. ther is a latin dedication to eilhard lubinus, professor of mathematic at rostock university. petrus kaerius flan is noted in the lower left corner. in the lower right is a view of the imperator's (kaisers hof) residence in prague with costumed couple and imperial coat of arms. keere based this map off of ortelius's map of bohemia from 1570. \n \n pieter van den keere (1571-1646) was a dutch engraver and cartographer. he was also son of the printer, henric van den keere. he established his business in london after he fled gent from religious persecution. keere married the sister of jodocus hondius and further enhanced his skills through this relationship to the hondius family. keere would sell his plates to jansson in 1621. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22 1/4\" by 17 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"6077","title":{"en":"keere - map of bohemia, czech republic with inset of prague (regni behemiae nova descriptio)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35040/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":350,"soldPrice":650,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T16:15:07.225Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":35040,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35041/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35041/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35041/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this engraved map is from claudius ptolemaeus (ptolemy) and giovanni antonio magini's \n geographiae universae tum vet(eris, t)um novae absolutissimum opus, duobus voluminibus distinct(um). auctore i. a. magino. the work was published in 1596 in venice by s. galignani erben. this is the first magini edition in latin. the maps were engraved by girolamo porro. \n \n this work is considered a later published editon of ptolemy (ptolemaeus)\u2019s \n geographia . the work was considered one of the most influential cartographic accounts of the ancient world and served as inspiration for all renaissance mapmakers. he compiled what was known of the world's geography in the roman empire during his time (circa 90-168 ad). ptolemy was a mathematician, astronomer, geographer, astrologer, and poet. the earliest known manuscripts of \n geographia date to 1300 and was first printed in 1477. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 3/4\" by 8 3/8\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6078","title":{"en":"magini's ptolemy, pub. 1596 - map of the world"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35041/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The far left plate mark is cropped slightly due the printing and binding process but no image or border loss.  There is some period paper at the left edge to strengthen the plate.  There is text to verso which may have some bleed through.  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":250,"soldPrice":525,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T16:15:53.077Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":35041,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35042/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35042/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35042/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this folio engraved map with older hand-coloring is from halma's edition of claudius ptolemaeus (ptolemy)'s \n geographia entitled \n tabulae geographicae orbis terrarum vertibus cognita . the work was published in utrecht in 1698 by franciscum halman & guiljelmum vande water. \n \n halma adapted the maps from mercator's 1578 edition of ptolemy's \n geographia . françois halma (1653-1722) likely acquired mercator's copperplates in 1694 from an auction of the janssonius publishing house. the maps were reworked for halma's editions published in 1695, 1698, & 1704. \n \n this work is considered a later published ediiton of ptolemy (ptolemaeus)\u2019s geographia. the work was considered one of the most influential cartographic accounts of the ancient world and served as inspiration for all renaissance mapmakers. he compiled what was known of the world's geography in the roman empire during his time (circa 90-168 ad). ptolemy was a mathematician, astronomer, geographer, astrologer, and poet. the earliest known manuscripts of geographia date to 1300 and was first printed in 1477. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21\" by 17\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with older hand-coloring (likely 19th century)"},"estimateMax":5500,"lotNumber":"6079","title":{"en":"halma's ptolemy, pub. 1698 - map of the ancient world"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35042/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some occasional archival restoration to folds or extreme edges.  There may be some faint marks or toned spots but generally very nice.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature of the engraving.  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":900,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T16:17:22.891Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,500 - $5,500","currency":"USD","id":35042,"estimateMin":3500},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35043/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35043/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic map is from a composite atlas. it is from willem janszoon blaeu & joan (johannes) blaeu and published in amsterdam between the 1640s and 1660s. \n \n willem janszoon blaeu (1571-1638), jan\u2019s 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. their maps are noted for their fine engraving process, coloring, and design and are often referred to as \u201cthe highest expression of dutch cartographical art.\u201d he also served as the official cartagropher for the dutch east india company in 1630. \n \n joan (johannes) blaeu (1596-1673) began the publication of the nuevo atlas in 1659 and would eventually change the title to atlas mayor. it was to be his most famous atlas, and was meant to include up to 13 volumes, but only 10 volumes were ever completed as his printing house was destroyed by fire. he was also noted for the publication of the atlas theatrum orbis terrarum. \n \n provenance: coat-of-arms bookplate of the austrian-bohemian noble family von harrach \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22 1/4\" by 17 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6080","title":{"en":"blaeu - map of russia with inset of moscow"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35043/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some faint toning of the paper from age.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  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":400,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T16:18:14.691Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":35043,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35044/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35044/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic map is from a composite atlas. it is from willem janszoon blaeu & joan (johannes) blaeu and published in amsterdam between the 1640s and 1660s. \n \n willem janszoon blaeu (1571-1638), jan\u2019s 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. their maps are noted for their fine engraving process, coloring, and design and are often referred to as \u201cthe highest expression of dutch cartographical art.\u201d he also served as the official cartagropher for the dutch east india company in 1630. \n \n joan (johannes) blaeu (1596-1673) began the publication of the nuevo atlas in 1659 and would eventually change the title to atlas mayor. it was to be his most famous atlas, and was meant to include up to 13 volumes, but only 10 volumes were ever completed as his printing house was destroyed by fire. he was also noted for the publication of the atlas theatrum orbis terrarum. \n \n provenance: coat-of-arms bookplate of the austrian-bohemian noble family von harrach \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22 1/4\" by 17 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"6081","title":{"en":"blaeu - map of asia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35044/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some faint toning of the paper from age.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  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":1000,"soldPrice":1250,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T16:20:18.256Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":35044,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":750,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35045/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35045/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35045/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n sia street scene \n shuati - sia \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this moving photogravure in folio size is from edward curtis's \n the north american indian being a series of volumes picturing and describing the indians of the united states and alaska. edited by frederick webb hodge. foreword by theodore roosevelt. field research conducted under the patronage of j. pierpont morgan . the work was published in 1926 in cambridge, massachusetts. this was part of # 198 of a proposed edition of 500 (though about 272 sets are believed to be completed). \n \n the photogravures depict native americans from the tiwa and keres cultures. curtis's work was a remarkable record of native american life and one of the most ambitious anthropological studies done. w. h. holmes, chief of the bureau of american ethnology in 1910, stated that this \"publication should last for a thousand years.\" \n the north american indian was referred to as \u201cthe most gigantic undertaking since the making of the king james edition of the bible\u201d and containing \u201cthe most exquisite book art of our time.\u201d \n \n edward sheriff curtis (1868-1952) was an american photographer and ultimately historian of the american west. he travelled extensively for three decades living with the native american tribes. he immersed himself in their customs, languages and beliefs. he detailed and photographed the tribes creating a truly comprehensive look into their lives. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 1/2\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: photogravure"},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"6082","title":{"en":"edward curtis, folio - pair of native american photogravures"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35045/view","tags":["usart_photography","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 me be a few faint marks, fox marks, or minor imperfections to be expected with age and mostly marginal with the work.  Please review the image and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1400,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T16:22:22.046Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":35047,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":35000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35048/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35048/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35048/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35048/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35048/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35048/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35048/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35048/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35048/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35048/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35048/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35048/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35048/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35048/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35048/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35048/016/016.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35048/017/017.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35048/018/018.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35048/019/019.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35048/020/020.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35048/021/021.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35048/022/022.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35048/023/023.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful work with illustrations by pablo picasso is honore de balzac's \n le chef-d\u2019oeuvre inconnu or \n the unknown masterpiece . the work was published in paris by ambroise vollard in 1931. this was one of 65 copies with the suite of etchings printed on vellum of rives. only 340 of the work published of which this is numbered i. \n \n the work features 20 reproduced illustrations of drawings by pablo picasso between 1924 and 1926, there are 67 woodcuts by aubert after picasso's drawings, and 13 original etchings from picasso at the request of ambroise vollard to illustrate this work. the work is signed by picasso on the receipt / justification. balzac wrote the story exploring the conception of art, the artist, and the relationships between painter and their models. \n \n pablo picasso (1881-1973) is one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and co-founded the cubist movement. he was a spanish born painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, stage designer, poet, and playwright that worked predominantly in france. while he didn't like to work on spec or commission, he did take on illustrating literature of authors he admired. john golding wrote of picasso that he was \u201cattracted to art that had a literary flavor, \u201d and \u201cpreferred the company of writers, particularly poets, to that of other painters and sculptors.\u201d (the independent) his work illustrating for balzac inspired the creation of perhaps his most famous work, the anti-war canvas guernica. \n \n honoré de balzac (1799-1850) was a french novelist, playwright, literary critic, art critic, essayist, journalist and printer. he was one of the masters of the french novel. he explored the fantastic, philosophical, poetic, and realist genres. \n le chef-d\u2019oeuvre inconnu or \n the unknown masterpiece was written about an artist ahead of his time that destroys his secret art when two young painters discover it and think the artist has gone insane. picasso, writes thomas ganzevoort, \u201chad faced something of the same dumbfounded reaction from fellow artists upon showing them his groundbreaking proto-cubist masterpiece les demoiselles d\u2019avignon.\u201d \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 1/2\" by 12 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: volume with 13 original etchings on vellum, 20 reproduced drawings, and 67 woodcuts"},"estimateMax":80000,"lotNumber":"6085","title":{"en":"pablo picasso & honore de balzac's le chef-d\u2019oeuvre inconnu - 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The work is in a Jansenist binding by P. L. Martin with full brown morocco under a brown half morocco folder and slipcase.  The spine is smooth with the title in gilt letters on the spine of the volume and folder.  The lining and endpapers are in light beige suide with gilt edges.  The cover in Montval laid paper with the title and vignette in black.  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":35000,"soldPrice":35000,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T16:23:30.807Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$60,000 - $80,000","currency":"USD","id":35048,"estimateMin":60000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35049/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35049/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning engraving is from francisco goya's \n los caprichos . the work featured engravings done by etching, chisel, drypoint, and aquatint on vellum. it was published between 1878 and 1900 in madrid by calcografia nacional, real academia de san fernando. \n \n francisco josé de goya y lucientes (1746-1828) was an influential spanish painter. he served as the appointed painter of king charles iv and queen maria-luisa. his art was influenced by rembrandt and velasquez. pablo picasso and salvador dalí both named goya as inspiration for their artistic styles. \n \n goya created \n los caprichos near the turn of the 19th century and illustrated the superstitions of spanish society at the time. in an often dreamlike quality he illustrates to three themes in the collection: love and its disillusions, social satire, and witchcraft. goya described it as showing \"the innumerable foibles and follies to be found in any civilized society, and from the common prejudices and deceitful practices which custom, ignorance, or self-interest have made usual\u201d. \n \n only 27 copies of his first edition sold in 1799. he then sold the original plates and 240 copies to the king in 1803 through manuel godoy, the prime minister, in exchange for a pension. though not successful in its original publication, the work and goya found acclaim over time. the series itself became quickly popular in france. théophile gautier wrote of it: \"the abominable shrews of goya's caprices, which until now i had taken for nightmares and monstrous chimeras, are only portraits of frightening accuracy.\" (tra los montes, paris: victor magen, 1843, p. 53) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 3/4\" by 12 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving done by etching, chisel, drypoint, and aquatint"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"6086","title":{"en":"goya - she prays for her [ruega por ella]. 31"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35049/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":250,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T16:24:18.213Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":35049,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35050/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35050/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning engraving is from francisco goya's \n los caprichos . the work featured engravings done by etching, chisel, drypoint, and aquatint on vellum. it was published between 1878 and 1900 in madrid by calcografia nacional, real academia de san fernando. \n \n francisco josé de goya y lucientes (1746-1828) was an influential spanish painter. he served as the appointed painter of king charles iv and queen maria-luisa. his art was influenced by rembrandt and velasquez. pablo picasso and salvador dalí both named goya as inspiration for their artistic styles. \n \n goya created \n los caprichos near the turn of the 19th century and illustrated the superstitions of spanish society at the time. in an often dreamlike quality he illustrates to three themes in the collection: love and its disillusions, social satire, and witchcraft. goya described it as showing \"the innumerable foibles and follies to be found in any civilized society, and from the common prejudices and deceitful practices which custom, ignorance, or self-interest have made usual\u201d. \n \n only 27 copies of his first edition sold in 1799. he then sold the original plates and 240 copies to the king in 1803 through manuel godoy, the prime minister, in exchange for a pension. though not successful in its original publication, the work and goya found acclaim over time. the series itself became quickly popular in france. théophile gautier wrote of it: \"the abominable shrews of goya's caprices, which until now i had taken for nightmares and monstrous chimeras, are only portraits of frightening accuracy.\" (tra los montes, paris: victor magen, 1843, p. 53) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 3/4\" by 12 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving done by etching, chisel, drypoint, and aquatint"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"6087","title":{"en":"goya - why hide them? [porque esconderlos]. 30"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35050/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":240,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T16:25:07.293Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":35050,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35051/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautifully illustrated, original etching by marc chagall was part of nikolai gogol's \n les ames mortes . the work was published in paris by teriade in 1948. this was a limited edition of 368 copies, this being one of 285 on arche woven paper, and numbered 323. the colophon was signed by chagall (photocopy included with purchase). chagall's signature, done to the original plate, is present in the etching. \n \n chagall had created 107 etchings for the work for ambroise vollard, but upon vollard's death in 1939, his work for \n les ames mortes had yet to be published. he eventually was able to buy back his engravings from lucien vollard, ambroise's brother, in 1946. he then commissioned teriade to publish the completed work. \n \n \"the most complete work, [it] appeared quickly in 1948. it was necessary beforehand to restore the proofs, which were dirty.\" (cécile chicha-castex, 'la reprise des editions inachevees d\u2019ambroise vollard'.. petit palais, 2021, pp. 101\u2013105 and cat. 53\u201355) \"here, the drypoint, opposing pure lines and areas of sieving, of zebra stripes, of dense black, restores the complexity of gogol's world, this profusion which is sometimes crossed by a poignant recourse to russian soil.\" (chapon, the painter and the book, pp. 223-224) \n \n marc chagall (1887-1985) was a belarusian-french artist. his given name was moishe segal and was born in belarus which was part of the russian empire. his art was influenced by symbolism, fauvism, cubism, and surrealism. the art critic, robert hughes, described chagall as \"the quintessential jewish artist of the twentieth century. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11\" by 15\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: etching"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"6088","title":{"en":"chagall - chichikov's farewell to manilov - les adieux de tchitchikov a manilov"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35051/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":200,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T16:25:39.133Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":35051,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35052/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautifully illustrated, original etching by marc chagall was part of nikolai gogol's \n les ames mortes . the work was published in paris by teriade in 1948. this was a limited edition of 368 copies, this being one of 285 on arche woven paper, and numbered 323. the colophon was signed by chagall (photocopy included with purchase). chagall's signature, done to the original plate, is present in the etching. \n \n chagall had created 107 etchings for the work for ambroise vollard, but upon vollard's death in 1939, his work for \n les ames mortes had yet to be published. he eventually was able to buy back his engravings from lucien vollard, ambroise's brother, in 1946. he then commissioned teriade to publish the completed work. \n \n \"the most complete work, [it] appeared quickly in 1948. it was necessary beforehand to restore the proofs, which were dirty.\" (cécile chicha-castex, 'la reprise des editions inachevees d\u2019ambroise vollard'.. petit palais, 2021, pp. 101\u2013105 and cat. 53\u201355) \"here, the drypoint, opposing pure lines and areas of sieving, of zebra stripes, of dense black, restores the complexity of gogol's world, this profusion which is sometimes crossed by a poignant recourse to russian soil.\" (chapon, the painter and the book, pp. 223-224) \n \n marc chagall (1887-1985) was a belarusian-french artist. his given name was moishe segal and was born in belarus which was part of the russian empire. his art was influenced by symbolism, fauvism, cubism, and surrealism. the art critic, robert hughes, described chagall as \"the quintessential jewish artist of the twentieth century. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11\" by 15\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: etching"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"6089","title":{"en":"chagall - manilov - manilov"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35052/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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(ray, the art of the french illustrated book 366) according to the mucha foundation, by the time robert de flers completed the manuscript for the story, mucha had only three months to complete the 134 lithographs to illustrate the text. he later wrote: \u201cwe worked on four stones simultaneously. i did some of the drawings straight onto the stone. other things, particularly the decorative edgings, i drew on tracing paper which was then passed on to the draughtsmen who continued the work with the colors i specified. i hardly had time to sketch out the motif for an ornament when they came and took it from my hands and got down to work on it.\u201d \n \n 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. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 - 9 1/4\" by 11 1/4 - 11 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"6093","title":{"en":"mucha - 4 ornately illustrated pages with image and text to each side"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35056/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  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(ray, the art of the french illustrated book 366) according to the mucha foundation, by the time robert de flers completed the manuscript for the story, mucha had only three months to complete the 134 lithographs to illustrate the text. he later wrote: \u201cwe worked on four stones simultaneously. i did some of the drawings straight onto the stone. other things, particularly the decorative edgings, i drew on tracing paper which was then passed on to the draughtsmen who continued the work with the colors i specified. i hardly had time to sketch out the motif for an ornament when they came and took it from my hands and got down to work on it.\u201d \n \n 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. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9\" by 11 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"6094","title":{"en":"mucha - 5 ornately illustrated pages with image and text to each side"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35057/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  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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) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 3/4\" by 15 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"6096","title":{"en":"maitres affiches - 10 poster lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35059/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor, closed tears at the extreme edges from handling.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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[combining] science and art in unequal proportions, meeting the demands of art at the expense, when necessary, of science. her portrayals of living insects and other animals were imbued with a charm, a minuteness of observation and an artistic sensibility that had not previously been seen in a natural history book' (peter dance, the art of natural history , pp.50-51)  paper size: ~ 5 3/4 - 7\" by 6 - 8\"  paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"6106","title":{"en":"merian - 5 insect & botanical engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35069/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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[combining] science and art in unequal proportions, meeting the demands of art at the expense, when necessary, of science. her portrayals of living insects and other animals were imbued with a charm, a minuteness of observation and an artistic sensibility that had not previously been seen in a natural history book' (peter dance, the art of natural history , pp.50-51)  paper size: ~ 6 - 6 1/4\" by 7 1/2 - 8 1/8\"  paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"6107","title":{"en":"merian - 4 insect & botanical engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35070/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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[combining] science and art in unequal proportions, meeting the demands of art at the expense, when necessary, of science. her portrayals of living insects and other animals were imbued with a charm, a minuteness of observation and an artistic sensibility that had not previously been seen in a natural history book' (peter dance, the art of natural history , pp.50-51)  paper size: ~ 6\" by 8 5/8\"  paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"6108","title":{"en":"merian - iris & daffodil with insects. 161"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35071/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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[combining] science and art in unequal proportions, meeting the demands of art at the expense, when necessary, of science. her portrayals of living insects and other animals were imbued with a charm, a minuteness of observation and an artistic sensibility that had not previously been seen in a natural history book' (peter dance, the art of natural history , pp.50-51)  paper size: ~ 6\" by 8 3/4\"  paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"6109","title":{"en":"merian - flower bouquet of iris, tulip, peony, rose with beetle & insect. 168"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35072/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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[et] première centurie de planches enluminées et non enluminées... . the work was published in paris by chez lacombe between 1776 and 1782 as well as amsterdam by chez rey between 1775 and 1779. \n \n pierre-joseph buchoz (1731-1807) was a french physician, lawyer, and naturalist. he was highly interested in chinese culture and followed after voltaire introducing 'chinoiserie' to the european audience. he was the first to produce a botanical work following this tradition. the engravings \"have the decorative qualities which we have always associated with far eastern art.\" (blunt and stearn) \n \n the engravings for \n collection précieuse.. were completed by jean baptiste desmoulins, jean charles bacquoy, jean victor dupin, claude mathieu fessard, and others. many of the botanical engravings are shown with insects, butterflies, or birds. the plants of china and europe were illustrated in buchoz's work. \n \n the beautiful images in the work were drawn from flowers cultivated in gardens in china and europe in the 18th century. buchoz\u2019s engravings are easily recognized by their strong detail and their visually appealing balanced composition. as stated by art historian michael sullivan, these engravings are \u201cremarkable from the technical point of view\u201d for the way in which \u201cthe engraver has not merely transmitted the line... but has managed to suggest, with the burin, the tone of chinese watercolour. only when we look carefully at these pictures do we realize that they are engraved and not drawn with the brush.\u201d \n \n the engravings for \n premiere centurie.. include beautiful natural history illustrations of fish, birds, entomology, and more. the work \"contains figures of the rarest and most remarkable, and most interesting phenomena of the three kingdoms of nature, each part being devoted to one of them.\" (anker) the images were often after jacques de favanne and engraved by c. baquoy. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 3/4\" by 15 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"6110","title":{"en":"buchoz - 4 flower, insect, & bird engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35073/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  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There is some very light, uneven toning of the paper.  There may be some very light toning, marks, smudging, or handling mostly present to margins.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There is some very light, uneven toning of the paper.  There may be some very light toning, marks, smudging, or handling mostly present to margins.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact with any questions."},"directSalePrice":750,"soldPrice":2050,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T17:16:53.511Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","currency":"USD","id":35099,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35100/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exquisite hand-colored folio engraving is from maria sibylla merian's \n histoire générale des insectes de surinam et de toute l'europe, contenant leurs descriptions, leurs fgures, leurs differenes metamorphoses commonly referred to as \n insects of surinam . this is from the third edition published in paris by l. c. desnos in 1771. \n \n maria sibylla (1647-1717) merian was a germannaturalist and artist. her contributions to entomology were never truly acknowledged in her lifetime, but she is considered a groundbreaker in the fields of botany and zoology. she made detailed observations of live specimens, which was a departure from previous studies that used preserved specimens. she focused great detail on the processes of metamorphosis which had not been studied so comprehensively before her work. \n \n the engravings were done by j. mulder, p. sluyter and a. stopendaal, all after merian. the work is considered to be one of the most beautiful if not most famous illustrated natural history works of the 18th century. \n \n the work was the result of merian's trip with her daughter dorothea to surinam in 1699. the pair studied and recorded plants and insects for two year under difficult conditions. they came back to amsterdam with specimens and their work and produced this astounding work. \n \n 'her portrayals of living insects and other animals were imbued with a charm, a minuteness of observation and an artistic sensibility that had not previously been seen in a natural history book'; if gould and audubon have 'a spiritual ancestor, then it is difficult to think of a more worthy claimant to the title than maria sibylle merian' (op. cit. p. 51 \n \n it is 'easily the most magnificent work on insects so far produced ... [combining] science and art in unequal proportions, meeting the demands of art at the expense, when necessary, of science. her portrayals of living insects and other animals were imbued with a charm, a minuteness of observation and an artistic sensibility that had not previously been seen in a natural history book' (peter dance, the art of natural history , pp.50-51) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 19 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with old hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"6137","title":{"en":"merian, folio - peppers & moth metamorphosis. 55"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35100/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 or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  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[combining] science and art in unequal proportions, meeting the demands of art at the expense, when necessary, of science. her portrayals of living insects and other animals were imbued with a charm, a minuteness of observation and an artistic sensibility that had not previously been seen in a natural history book' (peter dance, the art of natural history , pp.50-51) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 19 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with old hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"6138","title":{"en":"merian, folio - sweet potato with moth metamorphosis. 41"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35101/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 or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  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[combining] science and art in unequal proportions, meeting the demands of art at the expense, when necessary, of science. her portrayals of living insects and other animals were imbued with a charm, a minuteness of observation and an artistic sensibility that had not previously been seen in a natural history book' (peter dance, the art of natural history , pp.50-51) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13 3/4\" by 19 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with old hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"6139","title":{"en":"merian, folio - pineapple with insects, cockroaches. 1"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35102/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 or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  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Early Catesby engravings may have some toning, spotting, or offset due to the age of the plates.  There may be a few minor imperfections or marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":900,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T17:22:03.897Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":35103,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35104/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"we are pleased to offer this folio engraving from mark catesby\u2019s \n the natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands: containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants ... together with their descriptions in english and french . this first edition engraving was printed in london between 1731 and 1743. it is on chain-lined, watermarked paper. \n \n mark catesby's \n natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands was the first natural history of american flora and fauna. it is noted as \"the most famous color-plate book of american plant and animal life ... it is a delightful and amusing book [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of american species.\" (hunt) \"mark catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. he was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. he depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... as his was the earliest published natural history of a part of the new world, he has been called the father of american ornithology.\" (jackson) \n \n mark catesby was the first american naturalist and illustrator. though born in england in 1682, catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. he was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on american flora and fauna. \n \n one of the signatures of catesby\u2019s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. he set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in america. his dedication and work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. \n \n \n natural history was almost entirely completed by mark catesby. he did his own field research and sketches. engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so catesby studied under joseph goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. the result of his labors is the wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a glimpse of the world beyond. \n \n catesby's work was also the first to abandon the indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. linnaeus used catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the american species. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14\" by 20 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving (first edition, chain-lined, watermarked paper)"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"6141","title":{"en":"catesby, first ed - purple jack daw. 1-12"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35104/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.   Early Catesby engravings may have some toning, spotting, or offset due to the age of the plates.  There may be a few minor imperfections or marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T17:29:40.685Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":35104,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35105/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"we are pleased to offer this folio engraving from mark catesby\u2019s \n the natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands: containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants ... together with their descriptions in english and french . this first edition engraving was printed in london between 1731 and 1743. it is on chain-lined, watermarked paper. \n \n mark catesby's \n natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands was the first natural history of american flora and fauna. it is noted as \"the most famous color-plate book of american plant and animal life ... it is a delightful and amusing book [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of american species.\" (hunt) \"mark catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. he was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. he depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... as his was the earliest published natural history of a part of the new world, he has been called the father of american ornithology.\" (jackson) \n \n mark catesby was the first american naturalist and illustrator. though born in england in 1682, catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. he was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on american flora and fauna. \n \n one of the signatures of catesby\u2019s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. he set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in america. his dedication and work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. \n \n \n natural history was almost entirely completed by mark catesby. he did his own field research and sketches. engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so catesby studied under joseph goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. the result of his labors is the wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a glimpse of the world beyond. \n \n catesby's work was also the first to abandon the indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. linnaeus used catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the american species. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14\" by 20 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving (first edition, chain-lined, watermarked paper)"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"6142","title":{"en":"catesby, first ed - pigeon hawk. 1-3"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35105/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.   Early Catesby engravings may have some toning, spotting, or offset due to the age of the plates.  There may be a few minor imperfections or marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T17:29:40.687Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":35105,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35106/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"we are pleased to offer this folio engraving from mark catesby\u2019s \n the natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands: containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants ... together with their descriptions in english and french . this first edition engraving was printed in london between 1731 and 1743. it is on chain-lined, watermarked paper. \n \n mark catesby's \n natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands was the first natural history of american flora and fauna. it is noted as \"the most famous color-plate book of american plant and animal life ... it is a delightful and amusing book [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of american species.\" (hunt) \"mark catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. he was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. he depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... as his was the earliest published natural history of a part of the new world, he has been called the father of american ornithology.\" (jackson) \n \n mark catesby was the first american naturalist and illustrator. though born in england in 1682, catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. he was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on american flora and fauna. \n \n one of the signatures of catesby\u2019s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. he set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in america. his dedication and work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. \n \n \n natural history was almost entirely completed by mark catesby. he did his own field research and sketches. engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so catesby studied under joseph goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. the result of his labors is the wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a glimpse of the world beyond. \n \n catesby's work was also the first to abandon the indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. linnaeus used catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the american species. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14\" by 20 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving (first edition, chain-lined, watermarked paper)"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"6143","title":{"en":"catesby, first ed - bahama coney (woodchuck) with strong back. 2-79"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35106/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.   Early Catesby engravings may have some toning, spotting, or offset due to the age of the plates.  There may be a few minor imperfections or marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T17:29:40.688Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":35106,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35107/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"we are pleased to offer this folio engraving from mark catesby\u2019s \n the natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands: containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants ... together with their descriptions in english and french . this first edition engraving was printed in london between 1731 and 1743. it is on chain-lined, watermarked paper. \n \n mark catesby's \n natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands was the first natural history of american flora and fauna. it is noted as \"the most famous color-plate book of american plant and animal life ... it is a delightful and amusing book [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of american species.\" (hunt) \"mark catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. he was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. he depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... as his was the earliest published natural history of a part of the new world, he has been called the father of american ornithology.\" (jackson) \n \n mark catesby was the first american naturalist and illustrator. though born in england in 1682, catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. he was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on american flora and fauna. \n \n one of the signatures of catesby\u2019s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. he set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in america. his dedication and work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. \n \n \n natural history was almost entirely completed by mark catesby. he did his own field research and sketches. engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so catesby studied under joseph goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. the result of his labors is the wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a glimpse of the world beyond. \n \n catesby's work was also the first to abandon the indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. linnaeus used catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the american species. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14\" by 20 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving (first edition, chain-lined, watermarked paper)"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"6144","title":{"en":"catesby, first ed - mangrove snapper. 2-9"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35107/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.   Early Catesby engravings may have some toning, spotting, or offset due to the age of the plates.  There may be a few minor imperfections or marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T17:29:40.690Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":35107,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35108/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"we are pleased to offer this folio engraving from mark catesby\u2019s \n the natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands: containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants ... together with their descriptions in english and french . this first edition engraving was printed in london between 1731 and 1743. it is on chain-lined, watermarked paper. \n \n mark catesby's \n natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands was the first natural history of american flora and fauna. it is noted as \"the most famous color-plate book of american plant and animal life ... it is a delightful and amusing book [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of american species.\" (hunt) \"mark catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. he was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. he depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... as his was the earliest published natural history of a part of the new world, he has been called the father of american ornithology.\" (jackson) \n \n mark catesby was the first american naturalist and illustrator. though born in england in 1682, catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. he was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on american flora and fauna. \n \n one of the signatures of catesby\u2019s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. he set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in america. his dedication and work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. \n \n \n natural history was almost entirely completed by mark catesby. he did his own field research and sketches. engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so catesby studied under joseph goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. the result of his labors is the wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a glimpse of the world beyond. \n \n catesby's work was also the first to abandon the indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. linnaeus used catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the american species. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14\" by 20 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving (first edition, chain-lined, watermarked paper)"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"6145","title":{"en":"catesby, first ed - pork fish & schoolmaster. 2-4"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35108/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.   Early Catesby engravings may have some toning, spotting, or offset due to the age of the plates.  There may be a few minor imperfections or marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T17:29:40.691Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":35108,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35109/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning, originally hand-colored folio lithograph is from daniel giraud elliot\u2019s work \n a monograph of the phasianidae or family of the pheasants. the work was published in new york by elliot between 1870 and 1872. the fine lithographed plates are after j. wolf and j. smit by j. g. keulemans, and colored by j. d. white at the time of publication. \n \n elliot's work presented here is described by sitwell as \"the equal in every way to any work by gould.\" r. m. mengel noted that \"of the great nineteenth-century ornithological monographs, none save audubon's is so sumptuous' (\"beauty and the beast: natural history and art\", the living bird, 1979-1980). elliot regarded the pheasants as the most important to the human race \"containing within it the species that afford food for thousands of mankind, and also those which are the original source of all the domestic poultry met with throughout the civilized world.\" \n \n elliot\u2019s lithographs are some of the most valuable american bird plates. elliot was a prominent american zoologist. he was one of the founders of the american museum of natural history in new york and the american ornithologists\u2019 union. elliot was also curator of zoology at chicago\u2019s field museum. \n \n elliot dedicated the work to wolf, \"whose unrivalled talent has graced this work with its chief attraction, and whose marvellous power of delineating animal life renders him unequalled in our time\" (dedication). the work pushed wolf's notoriety to \"the same rank as audubon and edward lear as a bird-painter.\" (fine bird books) \n \n elliot also stated his intentions for the work in the preface: \"since the time of wilson and audubon, no work has been published upon american ornithology, containing life-size reproductions of the various species that have been discovered since the labors of those great men were finished\u2026 it was, therefore, with the desire to contribute, as might be in my power, towards the elucidation of the comparatively little known species of the birds of north america, their habits and economy, as well as to render their forms familiar so far as life-size representations of them might serve to do, that i undertook the present publication.\" \n \n it is believed that the lithographs stones for this work were destroyed after 150 copies were taken, making it a rare and desirable piece for any collection. (see sothebys london, 5 june 2001) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 23 3/4\" by 18 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"6146","title":{"en":"elliot - black-throated golden pheasant"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35109/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":1000,"soldPrice":1450,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T17:24:50.315Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":35109,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35110/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n birds of asia published in london between 1850 and 1883. \n \n \n birds of asia featured some of the most vibrant varieties of birds to be found around the world due to the wide reaching natural fauna of the expansive geographical region. the work took thirty-four years to complete and is considered one of gould\u2019s greatest accomplishments. \n \n trogons, kingfishers, sunbirds, woodpeckers, pheasants, and parrots are all featured in the bountiful work. the backgrounds should also be given particular note, as it was clear gould was especially drawn to the natural flora and delineated the bird\u2019s surroundings with great detail. \n \n john gould created nearly 3000 hand-colored plates of animals in his extensive career. gould gained much of his knowledge by observation and experience and contributed greatly to scientific knowledge at the time. gould is believed to have done the original sketches for all of the plates. he utilized many talented artists to help create the finished lithograph including his wife elizabeth coxen gould, edward lear, joseph wolf, william hart, and h. c. richter. even at the time of publication, gould\u2019s plates were very expensive and only sold to a small set of subscribers. due to the limited subscriber list, the plates remain rare and of high value for collectors today. \n \n provenance: book plate of cecil george savile foljambe; library of carnegie museum pittsburgh pennsylvania, purchase date november 22, 1910 \n \n \n paper size: ~ 15\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"6147","title":{"en":"gould - vieillot's fireback"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35110/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 or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  There can be minor fox marks or faint text offset as is common to Gould plates, but generally excellent condition.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T17:25:48.526Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":35110,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35111/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n birds of asia published in london between 1850 and 1883. \n \n \n birds of asia featured some of the most vibrant varieties of birds to be found around the world due to the wide reaching natural fauna of the expansive geographical region. the work took thirty-four years to complete and is considered one of gould\u2019s greatest accomplishments. \n \n trogons, kingfishers, sunbirds, woodpeckers, pheasants, and parrots are all featured in the bountiful work. the backgrounds should also be given particular note, as it was clear gould was especially drawn to the natural flora and delineated the bird\u2019s surroundings with great detail. \n \n john gould created nearly 3000 hand-colored plates of animals in his extensive career. gould gained much of his knowledge by observation and experience and contributed greatly to scientific knowledge at the time. gould is believed to have done the original sketches for all of the plates. he utilized many talented artists to help create the finished lithograph including his wife elizabeth coxen gould, edward lear, joseph wolf, william hart, and h. c. richter. even at the time of publication, gould\u2019s plates were very expensive and only sold to a small set of subscribers. due to the limited subscriber list, the plates remain rare and of high value for collectors today. \n \n provenance: book plate of cecil george savile foljambe; library of carnegie museum pittsburgh pennsylvania, purchase date november 22, 1910 \n \n \n paper size: ~ 15\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"6148","title":{"en":"gould - lady amherst's pheasant"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35111/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 or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  There can be minor fox marks or faint text offset as is common to Gould plates, but generally excellent condition.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1600,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T17:27:04.579Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":35111,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35112/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n birds of asia published in london between 1850 and 1883. \n \n \n birds of asia featured some of the most vibrant varieties of birds to be found around the world due to the wide reaching natural fauna of the expansive geographical region. the work took thirty-four years to complete and is considered one of gould\u2019s greatest accomplishments. \n \n trogons, kingfishers, sunbirds, woodpeckers, pheasants, and parrots are all featured in the bountiful work. the backgrounds should also be given particular note, as it was clear gould was especially drawn to the natural flora and delineated the bird\u2019s surroundings with great detail. \n \n john gould created nearly 3000 hand-colored plates of animals in his extensive career. gould gained much of his knowledge by observation and experience and contributed greatly to scientific knowledge at the time. gould is believed to have done the original sketches for all of the plates. he utilized many talented artists to help create the finished lithograph including his wife elizabeth coxen gould, edward lear, joseph wolf, william hart, and h. c. richter. even at the time of publication, gould\u2019s plates were very expensive and only sold to a small set of subscribers. due to the limited subscriber list, the plates remain rare and of high value for collectors today. \n \n provenance: book plate of cecil george savile foljambe; library of carnegie museum pittsburgh pennsylvania, purchase date november 22, 1910 \n \n \n paper size: ~ 15\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"6149","title":{"en":"gould - grey-headed parrakeet"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35112/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 or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  There can be minor fox marks or faint text offset as is common to Gould plates, but generally excellent condition.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":400,"soldPrice":625,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T17:28:59.979Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":35112,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":750,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35113/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-20","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exceptional original watercolor is by lucinda kingsley kefford. her work was bound within richard bowdler sharpe's \n birds of paradise . she used whatmann watermarked paper dated 1911 and modeled her watercolors after notable images from gould's \n birds of australia , \n the ibis , van oort's \n birds of new guinea or \n nova guinea , \n journal of ornithology , and \n novitates zoologicae . kefford was an early owner of the work. she was from suffolk, england and lived from 1867 to 1950. kefford was lithographic artist and student at the royal society of art. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/2\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: original watercolor on whatman watermarked paper"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"6150","title":{"en":"kefford, original watercolor - lesser bird of paradise - from ibis 1905 pl 8"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69032/lot/35113/view","tags":["usart_paintings","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":750,"soldPrice":850,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-20T17:29:35.197Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":35113,"estimateMin":2000}],"schema":"bidspirit-bots-feed/1","catalog":{"date":"2025-12-20","timedAuction":false,"liveAuctionDisabled":false,"type":"auction","catalogOnly":false,"buyersPremiumPercent":7,"lotsCount":150,"currency":"USD","state":"ENDED","contentType":"ART","key":69032,"feedUrl":"https://ai.bidspirit.com/services/bots/catalogs/trillium/69032","address":{"en":"115 Hampsted Lane Franklin, TN 37069"},"startPricesHidden":false,"aiDescriptionsCount":0,"unknownExactDate":false,"idInApp":330,"version":"2026-09-26_08-12-23","itemsPriceIncludesVat":false,"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/catalog/auction/trillium/69032","aiDescriptions":"none","lastUpdate":"2026-09-26T08:12:23.673Z","name":{"en":"Antique Prints, Maps, & Books of Natural History, Botanicals, & More"},"soldPricesHidden":false,"time":"09:00","endTime":"2025-12-20T17:29:40.144Z"},"house":{"country":"US","feedUrl":"https://ai.bidspirit.com/services/bots/houses/trillium","code":"trillium","address":{"en":"115 Hampsted Lane Franklin, TN 37069"},"name":{"en":"Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books"},"region":"US","url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/houses/trillium"}}