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The paper is faintly, evenly toned.  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":850,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:22.810Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":27931,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27932/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare and remarkable pochoir illustration is from emile alain seguy's \n insectes . the folio plates were published in paris in 1928 by editions duchartre et van buggenhoudt. \n \n the plates are beautifully composed and feature bold colors. the artist, seguy, himself describes them as \u201crepertoire of forms and of colors of a sumptuous richness and a surprising variety.\u201d he wanted to record exotic specimens with a highly aesthetic appeal to inspire designers. his style was greatly influenced by the art nouveau and art deco movements. seguy illustrated specimens from museums and private collections but presented them at 10 to 15 times magnification. in this way, he made stunning folio plates that revealed accurate intricacies of the specimens in a wonderful artistic and colorful display. \n \n the work illustrated several different kinds of insects including bees, wasps, cicadas, locusts, plant hoppers, grasshoppers, dragonflies, damselflies, and beetles such as scarabs and longhorn beetles. the insects were from specimens from all over the world including africa, australia, south america, borneo, new guinea, and southeast asia. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 5/8\" by 17 5/8\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"69650","title":{"en":"seguy - dragonflies. 10"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27932/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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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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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.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:28.445Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":27935,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27936/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27936/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition, folio lithograph after a poster is from \n les maitres de l'affiche . the work was published by imprimerie chaix under the direction of jules cheret in paris between 1896 and 1900. the prints were published as a monthly subscription, with 4 sent each month to subscribers. on 16 occasions \"bonus\" plates of original designs by noted artists were also included. each lithograph features the blind embossed stamp of maitres de l'affiche designed by cheret. celebrated artists of the time contributed to the work including steinlen, mucha, toulouse-lautrec, bonnard, forain, grasset, meunier, louis rhead, dudley hardy, beggarstaff, edward penfield et al. \n \n jules cheret was considered the father of poster art. \"he dominated the series, with one in every four maitres by him, the first in each monthly instalment, and 7 of the special plates, a total of 67. with over 1000 poster designs to his credit, his large representation in the series is justified, although some critics have pointed out that, as the artistic director, he may have been biased towards selecting his own work.\" (appelbaum p.iii) cheret demonstrated a unique combination of artistic, technical, and entrepreneurial talent that spearheaded the poster industry. he opened his own print shop in 1866 in paris and from 1881 on his shop operated as part of the chaix firm which gave us \n les maitres de l'affiche . \n \n among the most sought after plates in the work are the \"job\" and \"moulin rouge\" by toulouse lautrec. rennert noted of the \"job\" by mucha that \"more than any other work of mucha's, this beauty established him as the master of convoluted hair and the creator of unforgettable popular images; the poster was used for years in many variants all over the world, sometimes with marginal text in various languages. a classic by any standard.\" (rennert, pai-xlix 389) \"jane abdy called it \"a secular icon, \" and indeed it is a magnificent production, considering that it advertises cigarette paper. \"the background, in a dull imperial purple is a perfect foil for the golden curls of the smoking girl, whose locks are spread over the poster like the delicate filigree work of an indian bracelet\"(abdy, p.136) \n \n this art subscription was created during the belle epoque period in france. \"there was nothing exclusive about the 'joie de vivre' that swept paris, at a delirious pace, out of the 19th century into the 20th. as victor hugo had observed, the city lived by, and for, the whole human race. haussman's great boulevards had opened up a spacious stage where paris made a spectacle of herself by day and night. outdoors and indoors the walls of buildings flowered with posters that took their themes from the passing show of 'la vie parisenne.' advertising never knew happier days. the most ephemeral of the arts has left us with a vision of the 'good old days' that vanished forever in the gunsmoke of 1914. those gay nineties and naughty noughts that will always be remembered as 'la belle epoque.'(the beautiful era)\" (horizon p. 97) \n \n \"by the 1890s the streets of every great metropolis were enlivened by large colourful posters (see the great poster movement). the poster had not only caught the fancy of the broad public, but its best examples were already being regarded as works of art (specifically, as fine prints) to be exhibited, reviewed in journals, collected and reprinted in a manageable form. in the last five years of the century, the imprimerie chaix was to play great part in codifying, hallowing and perpetuating the ebullient period of 'la belle epoque.' it was in those years that the firm published \n les maitres de l'affiche (masters of the poster) reduced lithographic versions, in authentic colours, of the best posters of europe and america, by more than 90 great artists, posters that bring the period to life.\" (appelbaum p.iii) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/2\" by 15 1/2\""},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"69654","title":{"en":"maitres affiches by cheret - bals de l'opera en 1899"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27936/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  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.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:28.446Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":27936,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27937/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27937/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition, folio lithograph after a poster is from \n les maitres de l'affiche . the work was published by imprimerie chaix under the direction of jules cheret in paris between 1896 and 1900. the prints were published as a monthly subscription, with 4 sent each month to subscribers. on 16 occasions \"bonus\" plates of original designs by noted artists were also included. each lithograph features the blind embossed stamp of maitres de l'affiche designed by cheret. celebrated artists of the time contributed to the work including steinlen, mucha, toulouse-lautrec, bonnard, forain, grasset, meunier, louis rhead, dudley hardy, beggarstaff, edward penfield et al. \n \n jules cheret was considered the father of poster art. \"he dominated the series, with one in every four maitres by him, the first in each monthly instalment, and 7 of the special plates, a total of 67. with over 1000 poster designs to his credit, his large representation in the series is justified, although some critics have pointed out that, as the artistic director, he may have been biased towards selecting his own work.\" (appelbaum p.iii) cheret demonstrated a unique combination of artistic, technical, and entrepreneurial talent that spearheaded the poster industry. he opened his own print shop in 1866 in paris and from 1881 on his shop operated as part of the chaix firm which gave us \n les maitres de l'affiche . \n \n among the most sought after plates in the work are the \"job\" and \"moulin rouge\" by toulouse lautrec. rennert noted of the \"job\" by mucha that \"more than any other work of mucha's, this beauty established him as the master of convoluted hair and the creator of unforgettable popular images; the poster was used for years in many variants all over the world, sometimes with marginal text in various languages. a classic by any standard.\" (rennert, pai-xlix 389) \"jane abdy called it \"a secular icon, \" and indeed it is a magnificent production, considering that it advertises cigarette paper. \"the background, in a dull imperial purple is a perfect foil for the golden curls of the smoking girl, whose locks are spread over the poster like the delicate filigree work of an indian bracelet\"(abdy, p.136) \n \n this art subscription was created during the belle epoque period in france. \"there was nothing exclusive about the 'joie de vivre' that swept paris, at a delirious pace, out of the 19th century into the 20th. as victor hugo had observed, the city lived by, and for, the whole human race. haussman's great boulevards had opened up a spacious stage where paris made a spectacle of herself by day and night. outdoors and indoors the walls of buildings flowered with posters that took their themes from the passing show of 'la vie parisenne.' advertising never knew happier days. the most ephemeral of the arts has left us with a vision of the 'good old days' that vanished forever in the gunsmoke of 1914. those gay nineties and naughty noughts that will always be remembered as 'la belle epoque.'(the beautiful era)\" (horizon p. 97) \n \n \"by the 1890s the streets of every great metropolis were enlivened by large colourful posters (see the great poster movement). the poster had not only caught the fancy of the broad public, but its best examples were already being regarded as works of art (specifically, as fine prints) to be exhibited, reviewed in journals, collected and reprinted in a manageable form. in the last five years of the century, the imprimerie chaix was to play great part in codifying, hallowing and perpetuating the ebullient period of 'la belle epoque.' it was in those years that the firm published \n les maitres de l'affiche (masters of the poster) reduced lithographic versions, in authentic colours, of the best posters of europe and america, by more than 90 great artists, posters that bring the period to life.\" (appelbaum p.iii) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/2\" by 15 1/2\""},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"69655","title":{"en":"maitres affiches by mucha - bieres de la meuse"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27937/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  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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There may be some faint toning or light fox marks to the edges of margins with this work.  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":650,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:28.450Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":27938,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27939/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27939/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27939/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27939/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27939/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning and rare lithograph is from alphonse mucha's \n documents décoratifs . the work was published in paris by librairie centrale des beaux-arts in 1902 and edited by emile levy. \n \n the work was an excellent representation of his work in the art nouveau movement. it included images of flowers, fauna, women, jewelry, kerosene lamps, cutlery, posters, furniture, and illustrations for books. \n \n mucha \"illustrates the process of stylisation and simplification that transforms a drawing from nature to an object for practical use [...] the compatibility of design and material is emphasized in applications of an identical motif on tableware, lace or jewelry. examples for graphic artists include studies of nude or draped figures and of heads. mucha's drawings and applied designs show virtuosity that surpasses technical ability. the publication was considered an invaluable textbook for artisans and designers and was used by art students in france and abroad, including russia.\" (v. arwas et al. alphonse mucha the spirit of art nouveau (alexandria, va: 1998), p.310) \n \n alphonse (alfons) maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 18\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"69657","title":{"en":"mucha, folio - 4 décor or design lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27939/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint toning or light fox marks to the edges of margins with this work.  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":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:28.451Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":27939,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27940/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27940/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning and rare lithograph is from alphonse mucha's \n documents décoratifs . the work was published in paris by librairie centrale des beaux-arts in 1902 and edited by emile levy. \n \n the work was an excellent representation of his work in the art nouveau movement. it included images of flowers, fauna, women, jewelry, kerosene lamps, cutlery, posters, furniture, and illustrations for books. \n \n mucha \"illustrates the process of stylisation and simplification that transforms a drawing from nature to an object for practical use [...] the compatibility of design and material is emphasized in applications of an identical motif on tableware, lace or jewelry. examples for graphic artists include studies of nude or draped figures and of heads. mucha's drawings and applied designs show virtuosity that surpasses technical ability. the publication was considered an invaluable textbook for artisans and designers and was used by art students in france and abroad, including russia.\" (v. arwas et al. alphonse mucha the spirit of art nouveau (alexandria, va: 1998), p.310) \n \n alphonse (alfons) maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 18\""},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"69658","title":{"en":"mucha, folio - maple leaves & seed pod design. 39"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27940/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint toning or wear at extreme edges due to age.  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":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:28.452Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":27940,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27941/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27941/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning and rare lithograph is from alphonse mucha's \n documents décoratifs . the work was published in paris by librairie centrale des beaux-arts in 1902 and edited by emile levy. \n \n the work was an excellent representation of his work in the art nouveau movement. it included images of flowers, fauna, women, jewelry, kerosene lamps, cutlery, posters, furniture, and illustrations for books. \n \n mucha \"illustrates the process of stylisation and simplification that transforms a drawing from nature to an object for practical use [...] the compatibility of design and material is emphasized in applications of an identical motif on tableware, lace or jewelry. examples for graphic artists include studies of nude or draped figures and of heads. mucha's drawings and applied designs show virtuosity that surpasses technical ability. the publication was considered an invaluable textbook for artisans and designers and was used by art students in france and abroad, including russia.\" (v. arwas et al. alphonse mucha the spirit of art nouveau (alexandria, va: 1998), p.310) \n \n alphonse (alfons) maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 18\""},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"69659","title":{"en":"mucha, folio - floral design. 40"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27941/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint toning or wear at extreme edges due to age.  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":"2026-08-16T05:57:28.454Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":27941,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27942/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27942/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning and rare lithograph is from alphonse mucha's \n documents décoratifs . the work was published in paris by librairie centrale des beaux-arts in 1902 and edited by emile levy. \n \n the work was an excellent representation of his work in the art nouveau movement. it included images of flowers, fauna, women, jewelry, kerosene lamps, cutlery, posters, furniture, and illustrations for books. \n \n mucha \"illustrates the process of stylisation and simplification that transforms a drawing from nature to an object for practical use [...] the compatibility of design and material is emphasized in applications of an identical motif on tableware, lace or jewelry. examples for graphic artists include studies of nude or draped figures and of heads. mucha's drawings and applied designs show virtuosity that surpasses technical ability. the publication was considered an invaluable textbook for artisans and designers and was used by art students in france and abroad, including russia.\" (v. arwas et al. alphonse mucha the spirit of art nouveau (alexandria, va: 1998), p.310) \n \n alphonse (alfons) maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 18\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"69660","title":{"en":"mucha, folio - draped women. 12"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27942/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint toning or wear at extreme edges due to age.  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":575,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:28.455Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":27942,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27943/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27943/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning and rare lithograph is from alphonse mucha's \n documents décoratifs . the work was published in paris by librairie centrale des beaux-arts in 1902 and edited by emile levy. \n \n the work was an excellent representation of his work in the art nouveau movement. it included images of flowers, fauna, women, jewelry, kerosene lamps, cutlery, posters, furniture, and illustrations for books. \n \n mucha \"illustrates the process of stylisation and simplification that transforms a drawing from nature to an object for practical use [...] the compatibility of design and material is emphasized in applications of an identical motif on tableware, lace or jewelry. examples for graphic artists include studies of nude or draped figures and of heads. mucha's drawings and applied designs show virtuosity that surpasses technical ability. the publication was considered an invaluable textbook for artisans and designers and was used by art students in france and abroad, including russia.\" (v. arwas et al. alphonse mucha the spirit of art nouveau (alexandria, va: 1998), p.310) \n \n alphonse (alfons) maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 18\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"69661","title":{"en":"mucha, folio - topless womand and leaf design. 11"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27943/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint toning or wear at extreme edges due to age.  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":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:34.956Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":27943,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27944/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this amusing costume engraving is from nicolas ier de larmessin's \n les costumes grotesques et les métiers or \n suite of fanciful costumes . the work was published in paris circa 1690. most of the engravings offered from the work will be from the first printing (with later editions reversed or without backgrounds). \n \n the images features a person composed or dressed in the tools and features of their trade. the images drew inspiration from the portraits done by giuseppe arcimboldo and popular prints of the time known as \"cries.\" \n \n barthes noted that work was a product of \u201ca society which was starkly hierarchical, in which fashion was part of a real social ritual. ... a creation which is both poetic and intelligible, in which the profession is represented by its imaginary essence[;] in this fantasy, clothing ends up absorbing man completely, the worker is anatomically assimilated to the respective instruments and in the end it is an alienation which here is described poetically: larmessin\u2019s workers are robots avant la lettre\u201d (barthes, the language of fashion, p. 20). \n \n provenance: gilles auguste petit, parisian milliner and hatmaker; louis becker ex-libris \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 7/8\" by 12 3/4\""},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"69662","title":{"en":"larmessin - costume of shoemaker (habit de sauetier)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27944/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  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":100,"soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:34.957Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":27944,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27945/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this amusing costume engraving is from nicolas ier de larmessin's \n les costumes grotesques et les métiers or \n suite of fanciful costumes . the work was published in paris circa 1690. most of the engravings offered from the work will be from the first printing (with later editions reversed or without backgrounds). \n \n the images features a person composed or dressed in the tools and features of their trade. the images drew inspiration from the portraits done by giuseppe arcimboldo and popular prints of the time known as \"cries.\" \n \n barthes noted that work was a product of \u201ca society which was starkly hierarchical, in which fashion was part of a real social ritual. ... a creation which is both poetic and intelligible, in which the profession is represented by its imaginary essence[;] in this fantasy, clothing ends up absorbing man completely, the worker is anatomically assimilated to the respective instruments and in the end it is an alienation which here is described poetically: larmessin\u2019s workers are robots avant la lettre\u201d (barthes, the language of fashion, p. 20). \n \n provenance: gilles auguste petit, parisian milliner and hatmaker; louis becker ex-libris \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 7/8\" by 12 3/4\""},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"69663","title":{"en":"larmessin - costume of a butcher (habit de boucher)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27945/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be some faint toned spots or handling from age.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be some faint toned spots or handling from age.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be some faint toned spots or handling from age.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be some faint toned spots or handling from age.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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There is faint, even toning of the paper.  There may be some faint general wear or toning and a few minor imperfections to be expected with age and size.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":1250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:34.964Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":27950,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27951/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27951/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare aquatint engraving is from karl bodmer's \n travels in the interior of north america or \n voyage dans l\u2019intérieur de l\u2019amérique du nord executé pendant les années 1832, 1833 et 1834 . the work was published in paris, coblentz and london between 1839 and 1842. it has the blind stamp. \n \n karl bodmer's images show great versatility and technical virtuosity and give us a uniquely accomplished and detailed picture of a previously little understood (and soon to vanish) way of life. swiss-born bodmer was engaged by prince maximilian zu wied-neuwied specifically to provide a record of his travels in north america, principally among the plains indians. \n \n in the company of david dreidoppel (prince maximilian's servant and hunting companion), their travels in north america were to last from 1832 to 1834. they arrived in boston in july 1832, traveled on to philadelphia, where they stayed with napoleon bonaparte's elder brother joseph. from here they headed west across pennsylvania across the alleghenies to pittsburgh and the ohio country, visiting all the important german settlements en route. \n \n their most important stop on their route west was at the utopian colony of new harmony in indiana. the prince spent five months there in the company of some of the country's leading scientific men, and studying all the relevant literature on backcountry america. on 24 march 1833 the party reached st. louis, missouri, and the start of the journey into indian country. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 24 1/2\" by 18\""},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"69669","title":{"en":"karl bodmer - mehkskeme-sukahs, blackfoot chief & tatsicki-stomick, pickann chief"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27951/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is faint, even toning of the paper.  There are a couple very small, closed tears at the lower edge.  There may be some faint general wear or toning and a few minor imperfections to be expected with age and size.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":850,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:34.965Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":27951,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27952/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27952/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"george catlin\u2019s \n north american indian portfolio features stunning lithographs which capture native american history. field describes the lithographs as \u201cbeautiful scenes in indian life [that] are probably the most truthful ever presented to the public.\u201d the full title reads \n north american indian portfolio. hunting scenes and amusements of the rocky mountains and prairies of america. from drawings and notes of the author, made during eight years travel amongst forty-eight of the wildest and most remote tribes of savages in north america . \n \n this is a folio lithograph from the rare hand-colored issue that was published in london circa 1875 for george catlin by chatto & windus. the lithographs are considered to be from the best edition which are mounted on card and feature original hand-coloring to imitate watercolors. the lithographs represenet the greatest images from catlin\u2019s travels. \n \n george catlin\u2019s \n portfolio marks a noteworthy moment in american history. catlin traveled extensively chronicling the lives and culture of indians across america. he created nearly 500 paintings of which some were used to make prints for this momentous work. catlin described his need to do this work in that \u201cthe history and customs of such a people, preserved by pictorial illustrations, are themes worthy of the lifetime of one man, and nothing short of the loss of my life shall prevent me from visiting their country and becoming their historian.\u201d original images of native americans are uncommon from the 19th century, and catlin\u2019s are among the most detailed and impressive. \n \n catlin summarized the native american as \"an honest, hospitable, faithful, brave, warlike, cruel, revengeful, relentless, -- yet honourable, contemplative and religious being.\" in a famous passage from the preface of his north american indian portfolio, catlin describes how the sight of several tribal chiefs in philadelphia led to his resolution to record their way of life: \"the history and customs of such a people, preserved by pictorial illustrations, are themes worthy of the lifetime of one man, and nothing short of the loss of my life shall prevent me from visiting their country and becoming their historian.\" he saw no future for either their way of life or their very existence, and with these thoughts always at the back of his mind he worked, against time, setting himself a truly punishing schedule, to record what he saw. from 1832 to 1837 he spent the summer months sketching the tribes and then finished his pictures in oils during the winter. the record he left is unique, both in its breadth and also in the sympathetic understanding that his images constantly demonstrate. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 18 3/8\" by 24\""},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"69670","title":{"en":"catlin, on card - attacking the grizzly bear"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27952/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some closed tears, foxing, wear, or chipping in the margins / to the card.  The lithograph itself is in excellent condition.  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 carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":1350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:34.966Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","currency":"USD","id":27952,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27953/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27953/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"george catlin\u2019s \n north american indian portfolio features stunning lithographs which capture native american history. field describes the lithographs as \u201cbeautiful scenes in indian life [that] are probably the most truthful ever presented to the public.\u201d the full title reads \n north american indian portfolio. hunting scenes and amusements of the rocky mountains and prairies of america. from drawings and notes of the author, made during eight years travel amongst forty-eight of the wildest and most remote tribes of savages in north america . \n \n this is a folio lithograph from the rare hand-colored issue that was published in london circa 1875 for george catlin by chatto & windus. the lithographs are considered to be from the best edition which are mounted on card and feature original hand-coloring to imitate watercolors. the lithographs represenet the greatest images from catlin\u2019s travels. \n \n george catlin\u2019s \n portfolio marks a noteworthy moment in american history. catlin traveled extensively chronicling the lives and culture of indians across america. he created nearly 500 paintings of which some were used to make prints for this momentous work. catlin described his need to do this work in that \u201cthe history and customs of such a people, preserved by pictorial illustrations, are themes worthy of the lifetime of one man, and nothing short of the loss of my life shall prevent me from visiting their country and becoming their historian.\u201d original images of native americans are uncommon from the 19th century, and catlin\u2019s are among the most detailed and impressive. \n \n catlin summarized the native american as \"an honest, hospitable, faithful, brave, warlike, cruel, revengeful, relentless, -- yet honourable, contemplative and religious being.\" in a famous passage from the preface of his north american indian portfolio, catlin describes how the sight of several tribal chiefs in philadelphia led to his resolution to record their way of life: \"the history and customs of such a people, preserved by pictorial illustrations, are themes worthy of the lifetime of one man, and nothing short of the loss of my life shall prevent me from visiting their country and becoming their historian.\" he saw no future for either their way of life or their very existence, and with these thoughts always at the back of his mind he worked, against time, setting himself a truly punishing schedule, to record what he saw. from 1832 to 1837 he spent the summer months sketching the tribes and then finished his pictures in oils during the winter. the record he left is unique, both in its breadth and also in the sympathetic understanding that his images constantly demonstrate. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 18 3/8\" by 24\""},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"69671","title":{"en":"catlin, on card - buffalo hunt, white wolves attacking a buffalo bull"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27953/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some closed tears, foxing, wear, or chipping in the margins / to the card.  The lithograph itself is in excellent condition.  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 carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":950,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:28.028Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","currency":"USD","id":27953,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27954/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27954/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from johann ludwig gottfried's \n newe welt und americanische historien. inhaltende warhafftige und vollkommene beschreibungen aller west-indianischen landschafften, insulen, königreichen und provintzien, seecusten etc . this is from the second edition of the handsomely illustrated travel work. the work was published in frankfurt by matthaeus merian in 1655. it was an important work documenting the early exploration, conquest, and colonization of the new world which heavily influenced european perception of america. \n \n johann ludwig gottfried was a german publisher. he inherited theodor de bry's firm, and subsequently issued the work shown here after de bry's \n grands voyages . de bry had received the paintings and records from both the french and english expeditions to settle colonies in america in the late 16th century. the illustrators from the expeditions were jacques le moynes de morgues and john white. de bry transferred these images to copper plates from which gottfried constructed the present work. he also included illustrations from other european artists based on textual descriptions (thus the images of mermaids or dragons). merian also added or re-engraved some of the plates that had become too worn. gottfried handled the editing and translation. \n \n borba de moraes noted of the work \"it is obvious that the \n newe welt is an important and magnificent work. it is greatly sought after, expensive and rare.\" michiel van groesen noted in \n america abridged... it could be \"considered the apotheosis of the collection of voyages to the new world.\u201d \n \n \n paper size: ~ 7 3/4\" by 12 1/2\""},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"69672","title":{"en":"gottfried - brazil - how they had a slave who always lied about me and who would have enjoyed to see me killed, but who was killed and eaten himself in my presence (cannibalism)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27954/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some handling, wear, or chipping to edges.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be some handling, wear, or chipping to edges.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  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Some of the Cook images will appear to show coloration but they are without color, it's an effect of the camera and lines of the engraving.  There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age.  Some of the fold out engravings from this work could display some offset or wear to fold.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:28.041Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":27960,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27961/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27961/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fascinating engraving is from captain james cook's \n a voyage towards the south pole, and round the world, performed in his majesty's ships the resolution and adventure, in the years 1772, 1773, 1774, and 1775 . this is from the third edition of the work and was published london by w. strahan and t. cadell in 1779. \n \n \"the famous accounts of captain cook's three voyages form the basis for any collection of pacific books. in three great voyages cook did more to clarify the geographical knowledge of the southern hemisphere than all his predecessors had done together. he was really the first scientific navigator and his voyages made great contributions to many fields of knowledge.\" (hill) \n \n \"cook earned his place in history by opening up the pacific to western civilization and by the foundation of british australia. the world was given for the first time an essentially complete knowledge of the pacific ocean and australia, and cook proved once and for all that there was no great southern continent, as had always been believed. he also suggested the existence of antarctic land in the southern ice ring, a fact which was not proved until the explorations of the nineteenth century.\" (printing and the mind of man p.135) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 1/4\" by 11 1/2\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"69679","title":{"en":"captain cook - the ice islands, seen the 9th of january 1773"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27961/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Some of the Cook images will appear to show coloration but they are without color, it's an effect of the camera and lines of the engraving.  There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age.  Some of the fold out engravings from this work could display some offset or wear to fold.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:28.043Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":27961,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27962/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27962/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"david roberts' most famous work, \n views in the holy land, syria, idumea, arabia, egypt, & nubia , was published by e. g. moon in london between 1846 and 1849. this work is known for its extremely detailed dutone lithographed plates which depict various scenes of the holy land and the middle east. \n \n roberts journeyed to the holy land in 1838 where he spent much time depicting the architecture, costumes, and landscapes that he found there. the culmination of all his efforts, \n views in the holy land... , is indeed one of the greatest travel works ever completed. george croly wrote the wonderfully descriptive text, when available, and louis haghe turned roberts' drawings into the magnificent lithographs seen here. \n \n david roberts truly introduced the western world to egypt and the middle east through this work. the lithographs were produced from his on-site drawings of temples, landscapes, and historic monuments. he was the first westerner granted permission to enter many of the sacred mosques or monuments. he completed his sketches over an 11 month journey between 1838 and 1839. \n \n \u201croberts\u2019 holy land has a worldwide reputation; nothing of a similar character has ever been produced that can bear a comparison with it\u201d (ran, 6) ... \u201cthese prints are of excellence unsurpassed in europe\u2026 the firm of day and haghe raised lithography to perhaps the highest point it ever attained\u2026 [in roberts\u2019 own words, ] \u2018haghe has not only surpassed himself, but all that has hitherto been done of a similar nature. he has rendered the views in a style clear, simple, and unlabored, with a masterly vigor and boldness which none but a painter like him could have transferred to stone\u201d (abbey, 340-41). \n \n \n paper size: ~ 23 3/4\" by 17\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"69680","title":{"en":"david roberts - karnac"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27962/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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[phlegraean fields, or observations on the volcanoes of the two sicilies] . it is from the second or de luxe edition of the work published between 1798 and 1802 in paris by chez lamy, libraire, quai des augustins. \n \n the work detailed erupting volcanoes as well as volcanic rocks and landscapes. it was also the first time the view was taken that volcanoes are forces of creation not just destruction as observed by hamilton. text page when available will be included and is in french with many having the accompanying english translation. the majority of the illustrations from the work were after pietro fabris. hamilton described the images as \"executed with such delicacy and perfection, as scarcely to be distinguished from the original drawings themselves\" (part i, p. 6, philosophical transcations 1767). \n \n campi phlegraei is known as the \"flaming fields\". it is the area around mount vesuvius and naples which had seen frequent violent eruptions. more people began visiting this area as the excavation of pompeii and herculaneum were performed at the funding of king ferdinand i. the king frequented hamilton's home due to this fascination and that it was filled with hamilton's noted collection of art and antiquities. this peaked interest in volcanoes led to many travelers visiting his home, and it was noted that hamilton himself climbed vesuvius 58 times despite all the dangers it presented. in some of the images of this work, hamilton is seen in his red coat, and the artist fabris is in the blue one, both getting perilously close to the volcanic action. \n \n sir william hamilton was the british ambassador to naples from 1764 to 1800, during the city's golden age. an avid antiquarian, hamilton assembled one of the world's finest collections of greek and roman antiquities. in addition to his duties as ambassador, hamilton was also renowned as a knowledgeable guide and congenial host to the visiting english 'grand tourists'. with infectious enthusiasm he would extol the wonders of naples and the beauties of arts of the ancient world, inspiring in many of his aristocratic visitors a genuine love of the antique. this new-found enthusiasm found its expression in the new style of neo-classicism and in the collections of antiquities which found their way to many of the stately homes of england. \n \n hamilton developed an interest in volcanoes while living in naples. he became a member of the royal society in 1766 and submitted to them many detailed and technical observations of volcanic activity in naples and sicily. some of these illustrations were used to create engravings for \n campi phlegraei... the work included not only views of the volcanoes erupting, but rocks and landscapes. in particular details of the area as it was in 1760s and 1770s as witnessed by hamilton. \n \n \"running two villas, a country house at the foot of vesuvius and his main home in naples, the money hamilton received as envoy was insufficient to maintain ambassadorial hospitality and to feed his vast collecting appetite. briefly returning to london in 1772, he was compelled to sell much of his art collection to the british museum with a grant given to preserve it in the nation's interest. on the same visit, hamilton was elected a fellow of the royal society. having already begun correspondence about the increasingly violent vesuvius, upon his return to naples his attention was drawn to challenging commonly held assumptions about volcanic activity by documenting what he saw in its eruptions. the excavations of herculaneum and pompeii, along with stories of the effects of vesuvius' eruptions within living memory of naples' inhabitants, reinforced the view that the volcano was a purely destructive force. however, hamilton sought to show that in a broader time scale, volcanoes had been responsible for the mountainous landscape and rich, fertile soils that characterized the area. he identified that heat formed basaltic rocks and that the stratified appearance of the land - both in exposed rock faces and in the excavated roman towns - was due to a build up of layers of ash, lava and debris from vesuvius. \n \n \"hamilton wrote to the successive presidents of the royal society, sir john pringle and sir joseph banks, about his discoveries. the letters were read out at meetings; inviting interaction, they were accompanied by samples of rocks and soil. seeking to describe rather than theorize, hamilton published a book of observations on vesuvius in 1772; this text was accompanied by five illustrative plates and a map. but hamilton had ambitions towards creating a more definitive guide to the volcano, to be as aesthetically beautiful as it was intellectually stimulating. hoping that \"such a publication, executed with magnificence in the royal printing office, may perhaps, render every other account of the late eruption superfluous\", he aimed to show that lava could emerge from points other than the summit, that cones could collapse, and that the sulphuric gases that emerged from cracks in the ground were linked to volcanic activity. \n \n \"hamilton employed the anglo-neapolitan artist pietro fabris (fl.1756-1784), to create sketches in situ to illustrate the work. these were then reproduced in prints that were hand coloured individually by local artists by the application of gouache. the process was overseen at every stage by hamilton. the main text of the work reproduced his letters as they were communicated to the royal society, lending them a sense of authentication. \n \n \"the work was published in 1776 as \n campi phlegraei: observations on the volcanos of the two sicilies . a supplement was produced three years later describing the great eruption of vesuvius in august 1779. like the members of the royal society who had originally discussed hamilton's correspondence, its readers were invited to share in the experience of witnessing vesuvius erupting. this was primarily achieved by the outstanding illustrations that showed the eruptions from different vantage points and depicted various rock samples. the plates proved to be the book's defining feature, more popular than the text itself. landscape art was popular and many grand tourists commissioned paintings of their destinations as a way of commemorating their journey and proving themselves to be seasoned travellers...\" (ellen cole, university of glasgow online) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13 1/2\" by 20 1/2\""},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"69684","title":{"en":"hamilton & fabris - interior view of the crater of mount vesuvius from an original drawing taken on the in the year 1756"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27966/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in excellent condition overall.  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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:26.030Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":27972,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27973/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition celestial engraving is from johann elert bode's \n die gestirne or \n the stars . the work was published in berlin in 1782. the plates were engraved by daniel berger. \n \n johann elert bode (1747-1826) was a german royal astronomer and director of berlin's astronomical observatory. \"his star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had.\" (adb iii, 1) \"his two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. 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(...) het tweede deel; daar in de wonderbare kracht der werksame natuur in de voortbrenging der menigerlei schepselen, en der selver gedurige op en ondergang (...) de waare en valsche goudsoekerye (...) de nuttigheid der destilleerkunde en veel vermogende stofscheidinge, glasblasen en allerhande konst en handgrepen... . 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: ~ 19\" by 17 1/2\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"69692","title":{"en":"kircher, pub. 1682 - mount etna, volcano erupting"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27974/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 a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some faint offset or wear to the edges or fold.  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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some faint offset or wear to the edges or fold.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:29.678Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":27976,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27977/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored map is from isaac tirion's \n nieuwe en beknopte hand-atlas, bestaande in eene verzameling van eenige der algemeenste en noodigste landkaarten . the work was published in amsterdam by tirion between 1759 and 1784 (though printed title reads 1744). \n \n isaak tirion (1705-1765) was a dutch publisher. his maps often used the cartography of de l'isle for reference. tirion \"was more of a bookseller and publisher than a geographer or cartographer. but he must have done very well by the cartographer under his employ as his maps excel in style and exactness...\" (koeman p. 126) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21 1/2\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"69695","title":{"en":"tirion - map of ceylon or sri lanka"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27977/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some faint offset or wear to the edges or fold.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:29.679Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":27977,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27978/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored map is from isaac tirion's \n nieuwe en beknopte hand-atlas, bestaande in eene verzameling van eenige der algemeenste en noodigste landkaarten . the work was published in amsterdam by tirion between 1759 and 1784 (though printed title reads 1744). \n \n isaak tirion (1705-1765) was a dutch publisher. his maps often used the cartography of de l'isle for reference. tirion \"was more of a bookseller and publisher than a geographer or cartographer. but he must have done very well by the cartographer under his employ as his maps excel in style and exactness...\" (koeman p. 126) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21 1/2\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"69696","title":{"en":"tirion - important map of new orleans, lousiana"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27978/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some faint offset or wear to the edges or fold.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":700,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:29.680Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":27978,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27979/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition engraving is from jean francois de galaup la perouse's \n atlas du voyage de la perouse it was printed in london by g.g. & j. robinson between 1798 and 1799. \n \n a fine copy of this engraving from robinson's edition \"usually considered to be the best one in english ... [and is] extremely rare\" (hill), picturing and charting la perouse's ill-fated voyage round the world. \n \n \"la pérouse's expedition was one of the most important scientific explorations ever undertaken to the pacific and the west coast of north america ... the charge to the expedition [which took place between 1785 and 1788] was to examine such parts of the region as had not been explored by captain cook; to seek for an interoceanic passage; to make scientific observations on the various countries, peoples, and products; to obtain reliable information about the fur trade and the extent of spanish settlements in california; and to promote the inducements for french enterprise in that quarter ... la pérouse and his men did important geographical research ... the voyage also included the first foreign scientific group ever to visit alta california [two of the plates depict a beeeater and a male and female partridge of california. there are also maps and plans of san francisco, monterery, and san diego] ... la pérouse sent dispatches back to france from kamchatka and botany bay. the two ships then set sail from botany bay, in 1788, and were never heard from again.\" (hill) \n \n when it became clear that something had happened to the expedition, a decision was made to publish the journals he had transmitted home. it was not until the 1820s that the wrecks of his ships were discovered on a reef in the santa cruz group. la perouse's voyage is notable for its superb mapping of the alaskan and california coasts, including maps of san diego, monterey, and the whole northwest coast. the atlas also contained numerous interesting views on the coast, and in california and the pacific, as well as botanical and natural history plates. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 1/2\" by 16 1/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"69697","title":{"en":"la perouse - chart of discoveries made in 1787 in the seas of china & tartary"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27979/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":75,"soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:29.682Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":27979,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27980/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition engraving is from jean francois de galaup la perouse's \n atlas du voyage de la perouse it was printed in london by g.g. & j. robinson between 1798 and 1799. \n \n a fine copy of this engraving from robinson's edition \"usually considered to be the best one in english ... [and is] extremely rare\" (hill), picturing and charting la perouse's ill-fated voyage round the world. \n \n \"la pérouse's expedition was one of the most important scientific explorations ever undertaken to the pacific and the west coast of north america ... the charge to the expedition [which took place between 1785 and 1788] was to examine such parts of the region as had not been explored by captain cook; to seek for an interoceanic passage; to make scientific observations on the various countries, peoples, and products; to obtain reliable information about the fur trade and the extent of spanish settlements in california; and to promote the inducements for french enterprise in that quarter ... la pérouse and his men did important geographical research ... the voyage also included the first foreign scientific group ever to visit alta california [two of the plates depict a beeeater and a male and female partridge of california. there are also maps and plans of san francisco, monterery, and san diego] ... la pérouse sent dispatches back to france from kamchatka and botany bay. the two ships then set sail from botany bay, in 1788, and were never heard from again.\" (hill) \n \n when it became clear that something had happened to the expedition, a decision was made to publish the journals he had transmitted home. it was not until the 1820s that the wrecks of his ships were discovered on a reef in the santa cruz group. la perouse's voyage is notable for its superb mapping of the alaskan and california coasts, including maps of san diego, monterey, and the whole northwest coast. the atlas also contained numerous interesting views on the coast, and in california and the pacific, as well as botanical and natural history plates. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 1/2\" by 16 1/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"69698","title":{"en":"la perouse - part of the pacific ocean between california and the philippine islands (including korea, japan, sandwich islands or hawaii)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27980/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":75,"soldPrice":130,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:29.684Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":27980,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27981/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition engraving is from jean francois de galaup la perouse's \n atlas du voyage de la perouse it was printed in london by g.g. & j. robinson between 1798 and 1799. \n \n a fine copy of this engraving from robinson's edition \"usually considered to be the best one in english ... [and is] extremely rare\" (hill), picturing and charting la perouse's ill-fated voyage round the world. \n \n \"la pérouse's expedition was one of the most important scientific explorations ever undertaken to the pacific and the west coast of north america ... the charge to the expedition [which took place between 1785 and 1788] was to examine such parts of the region as had not been explored by captain cook; to seek for an interoceanic passage; to make scientific observations on the various countries, peoples, and products; to obtain reliable information about the fur trade and the extent of spanish settlements in california; and to promote the inducements for french enterprise in that quarter ... la pérouse and his men did important geographical research ... the voyage also included the first foreign scientific group ever to visit alta california [two of the plates depict a beeeater and a male and female partridge of california. there are also maps and plans of san francisco, monterery, and san diego] ... la pérouse sent dispatches back to france from kamchatka and botany bay. the two ships then set sail from botany bay, in 1788, and were never heard from again.\" (hill) \n \n when it became clear that something had happened to the expedition, a decision was made to publish the journals he had transmitted home. it was not until the 1820s that the wrecks of his ships were discovered on a reef in the santa cruz group. la perouse's voyage is notable for its superb mapping of the alaskan and california coasts, including maps of san diego, monterey, and the whole northwest coast. the atlas also contained numerous interesting views on the coast, and in california and the pacific, as well as botanical and natural history plates. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 7/8\" by 16 1/2\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"69699","title":{"en":"la perouse - chart of the coasts of america & asia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27981/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 or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out plates but generally clean.  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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out plates but generally clean.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:29.541Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":27983,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27984/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exceptional maritime map is from louis renard's \n atlas de la navigation, et du commerce . this is from the second edition of the work published in amsterdam by the ottens in 1739. \n \n renard's sea atlas was developed from the plates of frederik de wit, who published his own maritime work circa 1675. renard's atlas was first published in 1715 but became so useful and popular it was re-issued first in 1739 with more editions continuing until 1802. \"this continuous revision proves that the atlas was intended for use at sea and not only for the consultation on shore.\" (koeman) \u201cthis [atlas] was issued in three ways: uncoloured, the body of the map coloured and the cartouches left plain, and fully coloured.\u201d (tooley) \n \n the maps feature exquisite cartouche work, likely drawn by romeyn de hooghe. the scenes in renard's outlas would sometimes feature whaling, bear hunting, ivory trade, indians, portrait of magellan, costumes and animals of the respective regions, et al. \n \n louis renard (1678-1746) was a born in france to the huguenot family. he worked as a book seller and publisher in amsterdam, netherlands from 1703. the netherlands led the world in overseas commerce, engraving, and cartography with renard as a masterful leader in the field. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 24\" by 20\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"69702","title":{"en":"renard - chart of the english channel"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27984/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out plates but generally clean.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:29.543Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":27984,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27985/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exceptional maritime map is from louis renard's \n atlas de la navigation, et du commerce . this is from the second edition of the work published in amsterdam by the ottens in 1739. \n \n renard's sea atlas was developed from the plates of frederik de wit, who published his own maritime work circa 1675. renard's atlas was first published in 1715 but became so useful and popular it was re-issued first in 1739 with more editions continuing until 1802. \"this continuous revision proves that the atlas was intended for use at sea and not only for the consultation on shore.\" (koeman) \u201cthis [atlas] was issued in three ways: uncoloured, the body of the map coloured and the cartouches left plain, and fully coloured.\u201d (tooley) \n \n the maps feature exquisite cartouche work, likely drawn by romeyn de hooghe. the scenes in renard's outlas would sometimes feature whaling, bear hunting, ivory trade, indians, portrait of magellan, costumes and animals of the respective regions, et al. \n \n louis renard (1678-1746) was a born in france to the huguenot family. he worked as a book seller and publisher in amsterdam, netherlands from 1703. the netherlands led the world in overseas commerce, engraving, and cartography with renard as a masterful leader in the field. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 24\" by 20\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"69703","title":{"en":"renard - map of southern south america with magellan strait"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27985/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out plates but generally clean.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:29.544Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":27985,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27986/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27986/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum - parergon - nomenclator ptolemaicus . the work was published in antwerp by christoph plantin press 1579 [1584]. the work was first published in 1570 and this is the second latin edition printed by plantin. \n \n the engraved map features latin text to verso and exquisite original hand-coloring. 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 myhtological 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. \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 \n theatrum orbis terrarum . he was also appointed royal cartographer to king philip ii of spain. \n \n provenance: count romualdo vialardi (handwritten inscription on the back of the last page), from an ancient lombard family dating back to the 11th century. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"69704","title":{"en":"ortelius - map of prussia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27986/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  Many of the engravings from the work have had some restoration at the margins.  There is occasionally some creasing near the fold with some separation from age and binding process.  There can be some minor marks, stains, or signs of handling to edges / margins.  Some of the maps in this work have had tears or imperfections that have been expertly restored, so much so the blending is well concealed.  Please review the image provided of front and back and contact us with any questions on condition."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:29.545Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":27986,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27987/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27987/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum - parergon - nomenclator ptolemaicus . the work was published in antwerp by christoph plantin press 1579 [1584]. the work was first published in 1570 and this is the second latin edition printed by plantin. \n \n the engraved map features latin text to verso and exquisite original hand-coloring. 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 myhtological 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. \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 \n theatrum orbis terrarum . he was also appointed royal cartographer to king philip ii of spain. \n \n provenance: count romualdo vialardi (handwritten inscription on the back of the last page), from an ancient lombard family dating back to the 11th century. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"69705","title":{"en":"ortelius - map of greece & asia minor"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27987/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  Many of the engravings from the work have had some restoration at the margins.  There is occasionally some creasing near the fold with some separation from age and binding process.  There can be some minor marks, stains, or signs of handling to edges / margins.  Some of the maps in this work have had tears or imperfections that have been expertly restored, so much so the blending is well concealed.  Please review the image provided of front and back and contact us with any questions on condition."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:29.547Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":27987,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27988/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27988/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum - parergon - nomenclator ptolemaicus . the work was published in antwerp by christoph plantin press 1579 [1584]. the work was first published in 1570 and this is the second latin edition printed by plantin. \n \n the engraved map features latin text to verso and exquisite original hand-coloring. 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 myhtological 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. \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 \n theatrum orbis terrarum . he was also appointed royal cartographer to king philip ii of spain. \n \n provenance: count romualdo vialardi (handwritten inscription on the back of the last page), from an ancient lombard family dating back to the 11th century. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"69706","title":{"en":"ortelius - map of scotland"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27988/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  Many of the engravings from the work have had some restoration at the margins.  There is occasionally some creasing near the fold with some separation from age and binding process.  There can be some minor marks, stains, or signs of handling to edges / margins.  Some of the maps in this work have had tears or imperfections that have been expertly restored, so much so the blending is well concealed.  Please review the image provided of front and back and contact us with any questions on condition."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":575,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:29.549Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":27988,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27989/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27989/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum - parergon - nomenclator ptolemaicus . the work was published in antwerp by christoph plantin press 1579 [1584]. the work was first published in 1570 and this is the second latin edition printed by plantin. \n \n the engraved map features latin text to verso and exquisite original hand-coloring. 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 myhtological 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. \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 \n theatrum orbis terrarum . he was also appointed royal cartographer to king philip ii of spain. \n \n provenance: count romualdo vialardi (handwritten inscription on the back of the last page), from an ancient lombard family dating back to the 11th century. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"69707","title":{"en":"ortelius - map of the british isles (england, scotland, ireland)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27989/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  Many of the engravings from the work have had some restoration at the margins.  There is occasionally some creasing near the fold with some separation from age and binding process.  There can be some minor marks, stains, or signs of handling to edges / margins.  Some of the maps in this work have had tears or imperfections that have been expertly restored, so much so the blending is well concealed.  Please review the image provided of front and back and contact us with any questions on condition."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":575,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:29.551Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":27989,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27990/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27990/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum - parergon - nomenclator ptolemaicus . the work was published in antwerp by christoph plantin press 1579 [1584]. the work was first published in 1570 and this is the second latin edition printed by plantin. \n \n the engraved map features latin text to verso and exquisite original hand-coloring. 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 myhtological 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. \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 \n theatrum orbis terrarum . he was also appointed royal cartographer to king philip ii of spain. \n \n provenance: count romualdo vialardi (handwritten inscription on the back of the last page), from an ancient lombard family dating back to the 11th century. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"69708","title":{"en":"ortelius - map of part of mexico or new spain (including mexico city and guadalajara)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27990/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  Many of the engravings from the work have had some restoration at the margins.  There is occasionally some creasing near the fold with some separation from age and binding process.  There can be some minor marks, stains, or signs of handling to edges / margins.  Some of the maps in this work have had tears or imperfections that have been expertly restored, so much so the blending is well concealed.  Please review the image provided of front and back and contact us with any questions on condition."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":280,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:29.552Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":27990,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27991/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27991/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum - parergon - nomenclator ptolemaicus . the work was published in antwerp by christoph plantin press 1579 [1584]. the work was first published in 1570 and this is the second latin edition printed by plantin. \n \n the engraved map features latin text to verso and exquisite original hand-coloring. 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 myhtological 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. \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 \n theatrum orbis terrarum . he was also appointed royal cartographer to king philip ii of spain. \n \n provenance: count romualdo vialardi (handwritten inscription on the back of the last page), from an ancient lombard family dating back to the 11th century. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out)"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"69709","title":{"en":"ortelius - map of the north sea including scandinavia, greenland, iceland, british isles, north pole, and part of america and russia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27991/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  Many of the engravings from the work have had some restoration at the margins.  There is occasionally some creasing near the fold with some separation from age and binding process.  There can be some minor marks, stains, or signs of handling to edges / margins.  Some of the maps in this work have had tears or imperfections that have been expertly restored, so much so the blending is well concealed.  Please review the image provided of front and back and contact us with any questions on condition."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":1550,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:29.554Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":27991,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27992/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this world map is entitled \n nova totius terrarum orbis geographica ac hydrographica tabula and was done by mathaeus merian. it was published in 1638. this is the first edition of the map with merian's signature in the lower right. the signature was removed from subsequent editions. the map was after blaeu's map of the world on mercator's projection. \n \n the map shows northwest coastline leading to a narrow strait (marco polo's semi-mythical anian). it named california, the sierra nevadas, and the southern land mass was called magallanica. australia is shown attached to magallanica with no appearance of new zealand. it has a primitve eastern coastline of the north america with no great lakes shown. korea is shown as an island, and an early depiction of japan is featured. it also has decorative flourishes including sea monsters, ships, and compass roses. \n \n mathaus merian (1593-1650) was born in basel, switzerland and traind in engraving in zurich. he travelled to nancy, paris, strasbourg, and eventually settled in franklfurt. he worked with johann theodor de bry there (publisher and son of the travel writer). merian maried maria magdalena de bry (johann's daughter) in 1617. merian then took over the de bry publishing house after johann's death in 1623. merian published and engraved many wonderful engravings. he is also the father of the engraver, painter, and naturalist maria sibylla merian. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 15 1/8\" by 12 3/4 (fold out)"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"69710","title":{"en":"merian - map of the world published 1638 - nova totius terrarum orbis geographica ac hydrographica tabula"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27992/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some professional repair at the fold to a couple weakened spots from fold out nature.  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":100,"soldPrice":750,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:29.555Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":27992,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27993/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/27993/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exceptionally scarce woodcut engraved map of the americas is entitled \n brevis exactaq totius novi orbis eiusq insularum descriptio recens edita. the map was part of levinus apollonius's work entitled \n de peruviae regionis . the map was published by jean bellere in antwerp in circa 1566 to 1583. this would be considered the second state of the map with peru printed in horizontal. \n \n there are many place names along the coast of the map, which is uncommon for an american map of this period. it is adorned with the double-headed eagle holding the coat of arms of castile & leon, spain flanked by the pillars of hercules. there are ships, sea monsters, and wind heads surrounding the land. the map is shown with no west coast of north america. the amazon river seems to be drawn from giacomo gastaldi's world map of 1546. the south america portion depicts early renderings of the llama. \n \n the detail of north america was taken from explorations by lucas vazquez de ayllon (first european attempting to establish a settlement in now georgia or south carolina named san miguel de gualdape), estevao gomes (portuguese cartographer who sailed for spain in 1524 in search of the northwest passage, and is believed to have travelled to the mouth of the hudson river), and joao alvares fagundes (portruguese explorer that traversed the areas of newfoundland and nova scotia). \n \n \n paper size: ~ 5 1/2\" by 7 3/8\""},"estimateMax":10000,"lotNumber":"69711","title":{"en":"bellere, pub 1566-83 - scarce map of the americas"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/27993/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There is some faint offset or fox marks mostly to the margins.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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There is some faint offset or fox marks mostly to the margins.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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The lower nomenclataure may be cropped slightly.  There may be some unobtrusive handling at the upper edge.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. 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The lower nomenclataure may be cropped slightly.  There may be some unobtrusive handling at the upper edge.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. 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There may be some unobtrusive handling at the upper edge.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. 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There may be some unobtrusive handling at the upper edge.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. 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There may be some unobtrusive handling at the upper edge.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. 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There may be some unobtrusive handling at the upper edge.  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":150,"soldPrice":625,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:35.964Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":28009,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/28010/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this elegant folio, botanical engraving is from christoph jakob trew\u2019s work \n plantae selectae . the work was published in nuremberg between 1750 and 1773. georg dionysius ehret was the artist for the work and was considered one of the most influential artists in the world of botanical illustration. ehret\u2019s plates are both remarkable and scientifically accurate. the original hand-coloring was completed by j. j. haid. \n \n \n plantae selectae is one of the greatest of all eighteenth-century botanical books, drawn by the greatest of eighteenth-century botanical artists, george dionysius ehret. linnaeus, wrote to trew, in latin, that \"the miracles of our century in the natural sciences are your work of ehret's plants...nothing to equal them was seen in the past or will be in the future.\" \n \n christoph jakob trew, a physician and botanist, had for a number of years been an admirer of ehret's work. ehret, a brilliant botanical artist, was unrivalled in his ability to \"achieve realism, majesty, ineffable colour, all in one breathtaking look.\" (hunt) born in heidelberg in 1710, he originally worked as a gardener and practised drawing in his spare time. his artistic abilities led him to the service of a regensburg banker named leskenkohl, and it was during this period that trew met ehret. \n \n trew was to remain a friend and patron of ehret's throughout his life, and by 1742, the germ of what was to become the present publication was already under discussion when trew wrote to christian thran in carlsruhe \"every year i receive some beautifully painted exotic plants [by ehret] and have already more than one hundred of them....\" \n \n ehret moved to london in the late 1730s, where he painted the recently introduced exotics at the chelsea physic garden and established himself as a teacher of flower-painting and botany. discussions about the projected work continued by letter until 1748, when johann jacob haid from augsburg agreed to produce the engravings from ehret's drawings. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13 1/2\" by 20 1/4\""},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"69728","title":{"en":"trew & ehret - banana. 22"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/28010/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 to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":625,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:35.965Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":28010,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/28011/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this alluring and rare folio, botanical engraving is from christoph jakob trew\u2019s work \n hortus nitidissimus omnen per annum superbiens floribus, sive amoenissimorum florum imagines\u2026 in publicum edidit iohannes michael seligmann . the work was published in nuremberg by johann joseph fleischmann between 1750 and 1772. \n \n the engravings feature beautiful original watercolor and gouache hand-coloring. the work was begun by j. m. seligmann but based on the collection of drawings owned by trew. forty of the plates for the work were completed by georg dionysius ehret, one of the greatest botanical artists of that era. the other illustrations were by artists j.c. keller, professor of drawing at erlangen university, the court painter nikolaus eisenberger, and a. l. wirsing. \n \n \n hortus nitidissimus was one of the finest published florilegia. the work featured the colorful flowers cultivated in european gardens including tulips, hyacinths, ranunculi, and roses. it is one \"of the finest records of the cultivated flowers of the period\" (dunthorne), and \"a valuable florilegium of the plants, especially the florists' plants of the gardens of that time\" (great flower books). \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 20\""},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"69729","title":{"en":"trew - hyacinth. 2"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/28011/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some very light toning nearer to the edges.  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":100,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:35.966Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":28011,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/28012/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this alluring and rare folio, botanical engraving is from christoph jakob trew\u2019s work \n hortus nitidissimus omnen per annum superbiens floribus, sive amoenissimorum florum imagines\u2026 in publicum edidit iohannes michael seligmann . the work was published in nuremberg by johann joseph fleischmann between 1750 and 1772. \n \n the engravings feature beautiful original watercolor and gouache hand-coloring. the work was begun by j. m. seligmann but based on the collection of drawings owned by trew. forty of the plates for the work were completed by georg dionysius ehret, one of the greatest botanical artists of that era. the other illustrations were by artists j.c. keller, professor of drawing at erlangen university, the court painter nikolaus eisenberger, and a. l. wirsing. \n \n \n hortus nitidissimus was one of the finest published florilegia. the work featured the colorful flowers cultivated in european gardens including tulips, hyacinths, ranunculi, and roses. it is one \"of the finest records of the cultivated flowers of the period\" (dunthorne), and \"a valuable florilegium of the plants, especially the florists' plants of the gardens of that time\" (great flower books). \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 20\""},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"69730","title":{"en":"trew - hyacinth. 4"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/28012/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 marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:35.968Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":28012,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/28013/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this alluring and rare folio, botanical engraving is from christoph jakob trew\u2019s work \n hortus nitidissimus omnen per annum superbiens floribus, sive amoenissimorum florum imagines\u2026 in publicum edidit iohannes michael seligmann . the work was published in nuremberg by johann joseph fleischmann between 1750 and 1772. \n \n the engravings feature beautiful original watercolor and gouache hand-coloring. the work was begun by j. m. seligmann but based on the collection of drawings owned by trew. forty of the plates for the work were completed by georg dionysius ehret, one of the greatest botanical artists of that era. the other illustrations were by artists j.c. keller, professor of drawing at erlangen university, the court painter nikolaus eisenberger, and a. l. wirsing. \n \n \n hortus nitidissimus was one of the finest published florilegia. the work featured the colorful flowers cultivated in european gardens including tulips, hyacinths, ranunculi, and roses. it is one \"of the finest records of the cultivated flowers of the period\" (dunthorne), and \"a valuable florilegium of the plants, especially the florists' plants of the gardens of that time\" (great flower books). \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 20\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"69731","title":{"en":"trew & ehret - japan-lily with lesser flower. 35"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/28013/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 marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":190,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:34.601Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":28013,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/28014/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this splendid folio botanical engraving is from basilius besler's rare and highly sought after work \n hortus eystettensis, sive diligens et accurata omnium plantarum, florum, stirpium, ex variis orbis terrae partibus, singulari studio collectarum, quae in celeberrimis viridariis arcem episcopalem ibidem cingentibus, olim conspiciebantur delineatio et ad vivum . the print available is from either the first or third edition published in 1613 or 1713 in nuremberg and eichstatt. \n \n the engraving was printed on superior chain-linked, watermarked paper. \n \n bishop-prince johann konrad von gemmingen created a magnificent garden to praise god and celebrate the diversity of creation. in the early 1600s, the bishop-prince commissioned basilius besler to create a catalogue of his garden and thus \n hortus eystettensis was produced. \n \n besler\u2019s work, which depicted over 1100 specimens, is still widely considered one of the best botanical works ever created. most of the plants depicted were drawn at their actual size. the first edition of the work was printed in 1613 and consisted of only about 300 copies. hortus eystettensis is truly a masterpiece and one of the most comprehensive and alluring botanical works ever produced. in the preface to an 1806 edition, franz seraph widmann said \u201c...by reason of...the magnificence of its engravings, [this work] deserves to rank high among the rarest works of its kind.\" \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 3/4\" by 21\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"69732","title":{"en":"besler - tulip & hyacinth"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/28014/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The work is from either 1613 or 1713 so minor imperfections due to age are to be expected, and most imperfections (if present) can be noted in the pictures.  There may be some wear or chipping to the edges in this work.  Beslers are very large and the paper was line dried so it is common to see a faint horizontal crease.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:34.603Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":28014,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/28015/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this splendid folio botanical engraving is from basilius besler's rare and highly sought after work \n hortus eystettensis, sive diligens et accurata omnium plantarum, florum, stirpium, ex variis orbis terrae partibus, singulari studio collectarum, quae in celeberrimis viridariis arcem episcopalem ibidem cingentibus, olim conspiciebantur delineatio et ad vivum . the print available is from either the first or third edition published in 1613 or 1713 in nuremberg and eichstatt. \n \n the engraving was printed on superior chain-linked, watermarked paper. \n \n bishop-prince johann konrad von gemmingen created a magnificent garden to praise god and celebrate the diversity of creation. in the early 1600s, the bishop-prince commissioned basilius besler to create a catalogue of his garden and thus \n hortus eystettensis was produced. \n \n besler\u2019s work, which depicted over 1100 specimens, is still widely considered one of the best botanical works ever created. most of the plants depicted were drawn at their actual size. the first edition of the work was printed in 1613 and consisted of only about 300 copies. hortus eystettensis is truly a masterpiece and one of the most comprehensive and alluring botanical works ever produced. in the preface to an 1806 edition, franz seraph widmann said \u201c...by reason of...the magnificence of its engravings, [this work] deserves to rank high among the rarest works of its kind.\" \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 3/4\" by 21\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"69733","title":{"en":"besler - hyacinth, castor bean plant, dragon lily"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/28015/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The work is from either 1613 or 1713 so minor imperfections due to age are to be expected, and most imperfections (if present) can be noted in the pictures.  There may be some wear or chipping to the edges in this work.  Beslers are very large and the paper was line dried so it is common to see a faint horizontal crease.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:34.604Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":28015,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/28016/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this splendid folio botanical engraving is from basilius besler's rare and highly sought after work \n hortus eystettensis, sive diligens et accurata omnium plantarum, florum, stirpium, ex variis orbis terrae partibus, singulari studio collectarum, quae in celeberrimis viridariis arcem episcopalem ibidem cingentibus, olim conspiciebantur delineatio et ad vivum . the print available is from either the first or third edition published in 1613 or 1713 in nuremberg and eichstatt. \n \n the engraving was printed on superior chain-linked, watermarked paper. \n \n bishop-prince johann konrad von gemmingen created a magnificent garden to praise god and celebrate the diversity of creation. in the early 1600s, the bishop-prince commissioned basilius besler to create a catalogue of his garden and thus \n hortus eystettensis was produced. \n \n besler\u2019s work, which depicted over 1100 specimens, is still widely considered one of the best botanical works ever created. most of the plants depicted were drawn at their actual size. the first edition of the work was printed in 1613 and consisted of only about 300 copies. hortus eystettensis is truly a masterpiece and one of the most comprehensive and alluring botanical works ever produced. in the preface to an 1806 edition, franz seraph widmann said \u201c...by reason of...the magnificence of its engravings, [this work] deserves to rank high among the rarest works of its kind.\" \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 3/4\" by 21\""},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"69734","title":{"en":"besler - roses, clover"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/28016/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The work is from either 1613 or 1713 so minor imperfections due to age are to be expected, and most imperfections (if present) can be noted in the pictures.  There may be some wear or chipping to the edges in this work.  Beslers are very large and the paper was line dried so it is common to see a faint horizontal crease.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":1200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:34.606Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":28016,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/28017/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/28017/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/28017/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n glaucous gull \n great black-backed gull \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n the birds of europe . the work was published in london between 1832 and 1837. \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. \n \n the majority of this work is believed to have been drawn and lithographed by elizabeth gould. it was also the first time gould employed the masterful edward lear. \"there is no doubt that edward lear was the first person to understand the art of lithography, and to use it to its fullest potential. it was a legacy that granted the fabled works of gould their success, and took them into the forefront of nineteenth-century illustration\" (tree). of lear's lithographs: \"they are certainly among the most remarkable bird drawings ever made, \u2026 it is evident that lear endowed them with some measure of his own whimsy and intelligence, his energetic curiosity, his self-conscious clumsiness and his unselfconscious charm.\" (hyman) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 21 1/4\""},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"69735","title":{"en":"lear & gould - pair of gull lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/28017/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There's occasionally faint offset or light fox marks with Gould's lithographs.  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":300,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:34.607Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":28017,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/28018/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n the birds of europe . the work was published in london between 1832 and 1837. \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. \n \n the majority of this work is believed to have been drawn and lithographed by elizabeth gould. it was also the first time gould employed the masterful edward lear. \"there is no doubt that edward lear was the first person to understand the art of lithography, and to use it to its fullest potential. it was a legacy that granted the fabled works of gould their success, and took them into the forefront of nineteenth-century illustration\" (tree). of lear's lithographs: \"they are certainly among the most remarkable bird drawings ever made, \u2026 it is evident that lear endowed them with some measure of his own whimsy and intelligence, his energetic curiosity, his self-conscious clumsiness and his unselfconscious charm.\" (hyman) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 21 1/4\""},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"69736","title":{"en":"lear & gould - short-tailed ptarmigan"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/28018/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There's occasionally faint offset or light fox marks with Gould's lithographs.  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":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:34.609Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":28018,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/28019/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n the birds of europe . the work was published in london between 1832 and 1837. \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. \n \n the majority of this work is believed to have been drawn and lithographed by elizabeth gould. it was also the first time gould employed the masterful edward lear. \"there is no doubt that edward lear was the first person to understand the art of lithography, and to use it to its fullest potential. it was a legacy that granted the fabled works of gould their success, and took them into the forefront of nineteenth-century illustration\" (tree). of lear's lithographs: \"they are certainly among the most remarkable bird drawings ever made, \u2026 it is evident that lear endowed them with some measure of his own whimsy and intelligence, his energetic curiosity, his self-conscious clumsiness and his unselfconscious charm.\" (hyman) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 21 1/4\""},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"69737","title":{"en":"gould - griffon vulture"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/28019/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There's occasionally faint offset or light fox marks with Gould's lithographs.  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":240,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:34.610Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":28019,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/28020/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n the birds of europe . the work was published in london between 1832 and 1837. \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. \n \n the majority of this work is believed to have been drawn and lithographed by elizabeth gould. it was also the first time gould employed the masterful edward lear. \"there is no doubt that edward lear was the first person to understand the art of lithography, and to use it to its fullest potential. it was a legacy that granted the fabled works of gould their success, and took them into the forefront of nineteenth-century illustration\" (tree). of lear's lithographs: \"they are certainly among the most remarkable bird drawings ever made, \u2026 it is evident that lear endowed them with some measure of his own whimsy and intelligence, his energetic curiosity, his self-conscious clumsiness and his unselfconscious charm.\" (hyman) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 21 1/4\""},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"69738","title":{"en":"lear & gould - black stork"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/28020/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There's occasionally faint offset or light fox marks with Gould's lithographs.  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":300,"soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T05:57:34.612Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $3,000","currency":"USD","id":28020,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":35,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/28021/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/28021/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-01-25","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored engraving is from george barrington's works \n the history of new south wales, including botany bay, port jackson, parramatta, sydney and all its dependencies... and \n an account of a voyage to new south wales\u2026 the work was published in london by w. flint for m. jones in 1802. \n \n george barrington was a convict that got transported to australia in the third fleet. he was infamously known as the 'prince of pick-pockets.' this work was \"..the earliest work with handcoloured topographical views of new south wales.\" (wantrup) there is some speculation as to barrington's actual involvement with the publication (wantrup). \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8\" by 4 7/8\""},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"69739","title":{"en":"barrington, australia - south view of sydney"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/55156/lot/28021/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor fox marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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