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There is some faint toning of the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:00.222Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":32569,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32570/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32570/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32570/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32570/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this attractive originally hand-colored engraving is from friedrich justin bertuch's \n bilderbuch fur kinder enthaltend eine angenehme sammlung von thieren, pflanzen, blumen, fruchten, mineralien, trachten und allerhand andern unterrichtenden gegenständen aus dem reiche der natur, der künste und wissenschaften . the work was published by industrie-comptoir between 1792 and 1810 in weimar, germany. the work was considered one of the finest natural history encyclopedias made for children. the engravings were done by ludwig ebner, c. ermer, theodor götz, ludwig hess, conrad horney, j.b. hoessel, c., g. starcke, and more under the direction of melchior kraus and johann heinrich lips. \n \n \"without a doubt, bertuch's picture book is one of the greatest works that the children's book collector will encounter ... this is where modern, scientific thinking begins, the determination with which modern non-fiction is anticipated in children's books. in addition, it is one of the most precious treasures of the collector's illustrated books.\" (e. strobach in philobiblon xiii, 255 ff.) as bertuch stated in his introduction, \"a picture book is just as essential and even more indispensable a meuble for a nursery as the cradle, doll or hobbyhorse.\" \n \n the work was many-varied in what it illustrated. in \"the 1100 panels not only contain the objects and areas listed in the title, they also contain curiosities such as the seven wonders of the world, mythical animals, a bullfight in spain, horse races in england, microscopic views of animals and various objects, the telescope from herschel, a diving bell, the telegraph in paris, the degen flying machine from vienna and much more besides: the abundance of knowledge and direct visual aids, the care that is focused on the largest and the smallest, on the strangest and the everyday is used is astonishing and corresponds to the seemingly modern psychological-pedagogical considerations, as the author makes in the preliminary report.\" (european children's books from the 15th to the 19th century 137-137a) \n \n friedrich justin bertuch (1747-1822) studied theology and law, and was a poet, playwright, translator, publisher, and naturalist. he became a successful publisher with his firm in weimar, germany becoming the largest employer of that town. bertuch's work was inspired by that of bloch, jablonsky, merian, esper, ellis, and more. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8\" by 9 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"2810","title":{"en":"bertuch - 3 engravings with mount vesuvius"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32570/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is very light toning at the extreme edges.  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":180,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:00.223Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $400","currency":"USD","id":32570,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32571/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32571/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this truly exquisite gouache painting depicts a scene in naples or its surrounding environs. the painting was completed by camillo de vito (1790-1835), a noted local artist, in the 1800s. he created spectactacular paintings that showed vesuvius eruptint, architecutre, harbor views, and more. \n \n provenance: from the distinguished library of the noted english bibliophile frances mary richardson currer (1785-1861). additional provenance from the library of henry rogers broughton. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/2\" by 15 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: exquisite gouche painting of naples"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"2811","title":{"en":"de vito - the solfatara in pozzuoli (la solfatara a pozzuoli)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32571/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The paintings in this collection are in general excellent condition with remarkable gouache coloring.  There are occasionaly some imperfections, mostly to the margin paper.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":525,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:59.075Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":32571,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32572/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32572/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this truly exquisite gouache painting depicts a scene in naples or its surrounding environs. the painting was completed by camillo de vito (1790-1835), a noted local artist, in the 1800s. he created spectactacular paintings that showed vesuvius eruptint, architecutre, harbor views, and more. \n \n provenance: from the distinguished library of the noted english bibliophile frances mary richardson currer (1785-1861). additional provenance from the library of henry rogers broughton. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/2\" by 15 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: exquisite gouche painting of naples"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"2812","title":{"en":"de vito - gulf of pozzuoli from the capuchin convent (golfo di pozzuoli dal convento de cappuccini)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32572/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The paintings in this collection are in general excellent condition with remarkable gouache coloring.  There are occasionaly some imperfections, mostly to the margin paper.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - De Vito's signature is on or below the painting."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":850,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:59.077Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":32572,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32573/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32573/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this truly exquisite gouache painting depicts a scene in naples or its surrounding environs. the painting was completed by camillo de vito (1790-1835), a noted local artist, in the 1800s. he created spectactacular paintings that showed vesuvius eruptint, architecutre, harbor views, and more. \n \n provenance: from the distinguished library of the noted english bibliophile frances mary richardson currer (1785-1861). additional provenance from the library of henry rogers broughton. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/2\" by 15 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: exquisite gouche painting of naples"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"2813","title":{"en":"de vito - prospectus of torra del grazo after ceruzione of 1794 (prospatto dell'a torra del grazo dapo ceruzione del 1794)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32573/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The paintings in this collection are in general excellent condition with remarkable gouache coloring.  There is some smudging in the right margin.  There are occasionaly some imperfections, mostly to the margin paper.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:59.078Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":32573,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32574/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32574/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary large folio etching is from giovanni battista piranesi's \n vedute di roma . the work was printed in rome between 1760-1790s. \n \n the etchings are on laid paper. we were able to note two watermarks present in the work. one wasthe characteristic fleur-de-lis in a circle, commonly used for his published etchings in 1760s. the second was the lettering bracciano. \n \n piranesi noted, \"when i saw in rome how most of the remains of ancient buildings lay scattered through gardens and ploughed fields where they dwindled day by day \u2026 i resolved to preserve them by means of engravings. i have therefore drawn these ruins with all possible exquisiteness.\" \n \n giovanni battista piranesi (1720-1778) is known as one of the most famous architectural artists of all times. born in venice and later settled in rome, the young piranesi first aspired to be an architect. after having little luck in his studied field, he turned instead to the art of architecture. his work masterfully used light and space to create depth and detail in his exceptional work. \"no other author [artist] before or since was capable of visions of grandeur that could so excite and inspire the enthusiast.\" (scott, piranesi, 1975, p.127) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 30 1/2\" by 21\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: large folio etching to laid paper"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"2814","title":{"en":"piranesi - the so-called temple of fortuna virilis (now church of s. maria egiziaca)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32574/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some very light scattered foxing of the paper.  This is very large paper that would have been line dried and you can see the faint crease of this to the paper, but it is not deep and part of the process used at the time.  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":500,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:59.080Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":32574,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32575/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32575/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary large folio etching is from giovanni battista piranesi's \n vedute di roma . the work was printed in rome between 1760-1790s. \n \n the etchings are on laid paper. we were able to note two watermarks present in the work. one wasthe characteristic fleur-de-lis in a circle, commonly used for his published etchings in 1760s. the second was the lettering bracciano. \n \n piranesi noted, \"when i saw in rome how most of the remains of ancient buildings lay scattered through gardens and ploughed fields where they dwindled day by day \u2026 i resolved to preserve them by means of engravings. i have therefore drawn these ruins with all possible exquisiteness.\" \n \n giovanni battista piranesi (1720-1778) is known as one of the most famous architectural artists of all times. born in venice and later settled in rome, the young piranesi first aspired to be an architect. after having little luck in his studied field, he turned instead to the art of architecture. his work masterfully used light and space to create depth and detail in his exceptional work. \"no other author [artist] before or since was capable of visions of grandeur that could so excite and inspire the enthusiast.\" (scott, piranesi, 1975, p.127) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 30 1/2\" by 21\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: large folio etching to laid paper"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"2815","title":{"en":"piranesi - interior view of the so-called temple of bacchus, now the church of san urbano, outside rome"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32575/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  This is very large paper that would have been line dried and you can see the faint crease of this to the paper, but it is not deep and part of the process used at the time.  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":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:59.082Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":32575,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32576/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this attractive originally hand-colored engraving is from friedrich justin bertuch's \n bilderbuch fur kinder enthaltend eine angenehme sammlung von thieren, pflanzen, blumen, fruchten, mineralien, trachten und allerhand andern unterrichtenden gegenständen aus dem reiche der natur, der künste und wissenschaften . the work was published by industrie-comptoir between 1792 and 1810 in weimar, germany. the work was considered one of the finest natural history encyclopedias made for children. the engravings were done by ludwig ebner, c. ermer, theodor götz, ludwig hess, conrad horney, j.b. hoessel, c., g. starcke, and more under the direction of melchior kraus and johann heinrich lips. \n \n \"without a doubt, bertuch's picture book is one of the greatest works that the children's book collector will encounter ... this is where modern, scientific thinking begins, the determination with which modern non-fiction is anticipated in children's books. in addition, it is one of the most precious treasures of the collector's illustrated books.\" (e. strobach in philobiblon xiii, 255 ff.) as bertuch stated in his introduction, \"a picture book is just as essential and even more indispensable a meuble for a nursery as the cradle, doll or hobbyhorse.\" \n \n the work was many-varied in what it illustrated. in \"the 1100 panels not only contain the objects and areas listed in the title, they also contain curiosities such as the seven wonders of the world, mythical animals, a bullfight in spain, horse races in england, microscopic views of animals and various objects, the telescope from herschel, a diving bell, the telegraph in paris, the degen flying machine from vienna and much more besides: the abundance of knowledge and direct visual aids, the care that is focused on the largest and the smallest, on the strangest and the everyday is used is astonishing and corresponds to the seemingly modern psychological-pedagogical considerations, as the author makes in the preliminary report.\" (european children's books from the 15th to the 19th century 137-137a) \n \n friedrich justin bertuch (1747-1822) studied theology and law, and was a poet, playwright, translator, publisher, and naturalist. he became a successful publisher with his firm in weimar, germany becoming the largest employer of that town. bertuch's work was inspired by that of bloch, jablonsky, merian, esper, ellis, and more. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8\" by 9 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"2816","title":{"en":"bertuch - mythical creatures: sphinx, centaur, harpy, chimera"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32576/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is very light toning at the extreme edges.  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":170,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:59.083Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $400","currency":"USD","id":32576,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32577/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this attractive originally hand-colored engraving is from friedrich justin bertuch's \n bilderbuch fur kinder enthaltend eine angenehme sammlung von thieren, pflanzen, blumen, fruchten, mineralien, trachten und allerhand andern unterrichtenden gegenständen aus dem reiche der natur, der künste und wissenschaften . the work was published by industrie-comptoir between 1792 and 1810 in weimar, germany. the work was considered one of the finest natural history encyclopedias made for children. the engravings were done by ludwig ebner, c. ermer, theodor götz, ludwig hess, conrad horney, j.b. hoessel, c., g. starcke, and more under the direction of melchior kraus and johann heinrich lips. \n \n \"without a doubt, bertuch's picture book is one of the greatest works that the children's book collector will encounter ... this is where modern, scientific thinking begins, the determination with which modern non-fiction is anticipated in children's books. in addition, it is one of the most precious treasures of the collector's illustrated books.\" (e. strobach in philobiblon xiii, 255 ff.) as bertuch stated in his introduction, \"a picture book is just as essential and even more indispensable a meuble for a nursery as the cradle, doll or hobbyhorse.\" \n \n the work was many-varied in what it illustrated. in \"the 1100 panels not only contain the objects and areas listed in the title, they also contain curiosities such as the seven wonders of the world, mythical animals, a bullfight in spain, horse races in england, microscopic views of animals and various objects, the telescope from herschel, a diving bell, the telegraph in paris, the degen flying machine from vienna and much more besides: the abundance of knowledge and direct visual aids, the care that is focused on the largest and the smallest, on the strangest and the everyday is used is astonishing and corresponds to the seemingly modern psychological-pedagogical considerations, as the author makes in the preliminary report.\" (european children's books from the 15th to the 19th century 137-137a) \n \n friedrich justin bertuch (1747-1822) studied theology and law, and was a poet, playwright, translator, publisher, and naturalist. he became a successful publisher with his firm in weimar, germany becoming the largest employer of that town. bertuch's work was inspired by that of bloch, jablonsky, merian, esper, ellis, and more. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8\" by 9 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":400,"lotNumber":"2817","title":{"en":"bertuch - platypus. 64"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32577/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is very light toning at the extreme edges.  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":60,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:59.085Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $400","currency":"USD","id":32577,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32578/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this lovely botanical print is from william curtis\u2019s \n the botanical magazine, or flower-garden displayed . curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each (when available). the first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. around the mid-1800s the images were completed by lithography with hand-coloring. commonly referred to as \n curtis' botanical magazine , this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the kew gardens. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 5 1/2\" by 9\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored botanical engraving or lithograph"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"2818","title":{"en":"curtis - smooth protea. 2439"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32578/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Some of the Curtis prints will have some text offset or faint marks or foxing.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:59.086Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $300","currency":"USD","id":32578,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32579/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this lovely botanical print is from william curtis\u2019s \n the botanical magazine, or flower-garden displayed . curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each (when available). the first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. around the mid-1800s the images were completed by lithography with hand-coloring. commonly referred to as \n curtis' botanical magazine , this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the kew gardens. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/4\" by 9 (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored botanical engraving or lithograph"},"estimateMax":300,"lotNumber":"2819","title":{"en":"curtis - long-leaved dryandra (native to australia). 1582"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32579/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Some of the Curtis prints will have some text offset or faint marks or foxing.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:59.087Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$150 - $300","currency":"USD","id":32579,"estimateMin":150},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32580/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32580/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful originally hand-colored lithograph is from george french angas's \n south australia illustrated . the work was published in london by thomas m'lean in 1847. this is a rare, first edition with only 243 subscribers to the work. \n \n the lithographs were printed with tint and hand-colored at the time of printing and heightened with gum arabic. the plates were completed by j. w. giles, w. hawkins, and g. f. angas. the original illustrations were done by g. f. angas, samuel thomas gill, and charles rhodius. each lithograph will include the original letterpress. \n \n angas described the purpose of his work in the preface: \"with the hope of preserving true and life-like records of men and scenes, so quickly passing away, i have endeavoured... to describe the most interesting and peculiar features of south australia and its aboriginal inhabitants. i have devoted my time and powers entirely to the accomplishment of this task - visiting all portions of the colony - and making myself conversant with the manners and habits of native tribes, whose existence is unknown to the world\" \n \n george french angas (1822-1886) was an english explorer and naturalist. \" \n south australia illustrated is without question angas's greatest and most accomplished work. his views of towns and scenery, of the aborigines and of the flora and fauna offer an outstanding - if romantic - interpretation of the australian landscape. it is a very scarce book ... and one which has always been held in the highest esteem and is in great demand. it must be considered one of the fundamental works in any collection of australian plate books.\" (wantrup, page 409) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 21\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithographs"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"2820","title":{"en":"angas, australia - native weapons and implements"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32580/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.  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The far right of the image is printed to the right edge.  There is some occasional toning or fox marks to the plates from this work.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  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Some of the engravings in the work will have some faint toning or minor separation at the folds.  There can be some very light offset, fox marks or toned spots.  There may be a few minor imperfections due to age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:02.378Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":32586,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32587/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from henri abraham chatelain's \n atlas historique . the work was published by the author in amsterdam between 1718 and 1720. \n \n the text was compiled by gueudeville & garillon. the maps were completed by chatelain with some influenced by guillaume de l'isle's work. \n \n \n atlas historique was a highly ambitious and groundbreaking work covering genealogy, cosmography, topography, heraldry, and chronology. it was intended for the general public and the increased fascination with the recently conquered colonies and the new discoveries. chatelain's maps are an outstanding example of the golden age of french mapmaking. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21 3/4\" by 18\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"2827","title":{"en":"chatelain - map of africa"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32587/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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There is a closed tear to the right of the lower fold on plate 48.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:57.574Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":32601,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32602/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this engraved map is from peter heylyn's \n cosmographie infourebooks contayning the chorographie & histoire of the whole world and all the principall kingdomes provinces seas and isles there of or \n cosmography, in four books. containing the chorography and history of the whole world, and all the principal kingdoms, provinces, seas, and isles thereof. the work was published in london in 1667 for anne seile over against st. dunstans church in fleet streete. \n \n heylyn set out to meticulously detail all aspects of the known world including geography, climate, customs, achievements, politics, and belief systems. his work has the first published descriptions of australia, california, terra del fuego, and other territories of the new world. he also described the arctic, antarctica, and the fabled north west passage. he suggested that america should be named \"columbana\" or \"cabotia\" after its 'true discoverers', columbus and cabot. \n \n peter heylyn (1599-1662) was an english clergyman and author of polemical, historical, political and theological tracts. he included political concepts in his geographical works. he served as chaplain to charles i. \n \n provenance: owner inscription that read ruh? beauchamp 1670 \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 1/4\" by 14 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"2842","title":{"en":"heylyn, pub. 1667 - map of the americas"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32602/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is some separation at the center cornered fold.  There is some softening from handling and age.  There is some smudging to the margins.  Some archival tape to folds.  There might be some faint offset due to the fold out nature.  There may be a few minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":750,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:57.575Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":32602,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32603/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in antwerp by plantin dated 1598 in the colophon but published 1613. \n \n the maps have been described as \"the most outstanding engravings depicting the wide-spread interest in classical geography in the 16th century.\" (van der krogt) the beautiful maps feature renaissance-style cartouches and decorative work including vessels, sea and mythological monsters, birds, medallions, et al. noted art historian, james a. welu, comments on \"their richness of ornamentation, [they are] a combination of science and art that has rarely been surpassed in the history of mapmaking... ortelius's 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 \"although the colophon is dated 1598, this edition was published in 1613. after the death of jan baptist vrients in 1611, the copperplates were sold to jan and balthasar moretus, sons of jan moretus, who had died in 1610. from the heirs of the amsterdam publisher cornelis claesz, they bought the text sheets of the dutch \n theatrum of 1598, enough sheets to make about 145 copies, though probably not enough for the preliminary section and the end matter. in september 1613, the moretuses received a copy of the dutch \n theatrum to serve as a model for the setting of the new pages. the new 'edition' - in fact, only the preliminary matter and the end matter (including the colophon dated 1598) were newly printed - would have been published late in 1613.\" (koeman's atlantes neerlandici, 2003 : iii a, 31:122) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22 1/2\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"2843","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1613 - map of ireland"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32603/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":575,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:57.577Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32603,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32604/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in antwerp by plantin dated 1598 in the colophon but published 1613. \n \n the maps have been described as \"the most outstanding engravings depicting the wide-spread interest in classical geography in the 16th century.\" (van der krogt) the beautiful maps feature renaissance-style cartouches and decorative work including vessels, sea and mythological monsters, birds, medallions, et al. noted art historian, james a. welu, comments on \"their richness of ornamentation, [they are] a combination of science and art that has rarely been surpassed in the history of mapmaking... ortelius's 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 \"although the colophon is dated 1598, this edition was published in 1613. after the death of jan baptist vrients in 1611, the copperplates were sold to jan and balthasar moretus, sons of jan moretus, who had died in 1610. from the heirs of the amsterdam publisher cornelis claesz, they bought the text sheets of the dutch \n theatrum of 1598, enough sheets to make about 145 copies, though probably not enough for the preliminary section and the end matter. in september 1613, the moretuses received a copy of the dutch \n theatrum to serve as a model for the setting of the new pages. the new 'edition' - in fact, only the preliminary matter and the end matter (including the colophon dated 1598) were newly printed - would have been published late in 1613.\" (koeman's atlantes neerlandici, 2003 : iii a, 31:122) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22 1/2\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"2844","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1613 - map of spain: carpetania, guipuzcoa, cadiz"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32604/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:57.578Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":32604,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32605/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in antwerp by plantin dated 1598 in the colophon but published 1613. \n \n the maps have been described as \"the most outstanding engravings depicting the wide-spread interest in classical geography in the 16th century.\" (van der krogt) the beautiful maps feature renaissance-style cartouches and decorative work including vessels, sea and mythological monsters, birds, medallions, et al. noted art historian, james a. welu, comments on \"their richness of ornamentation, [they are] a combination of science and art that has rarely been surpassed in the history of mapmaking... ortelius's 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 \"although the colophon is dated 1598, this edition was published in 1613. after the death of jan baptist vrients in 1611, the copperplates were sold to jan and balthasar moretus, sons of jan moretus, who had died in 1610. from the heirs of the amsterdam publisher cornelis claesz, they bought the text sheets of the dutch \n theatrum of 1598, enough sheets to make about 145 copies, though probably not enough for the preliminary section and the end matter. in september 1613, the moretuses received a copy of the dutch \n theatrum to serve as a model for the setting of the new pages. the new 'edition' - in fact, only the preliminary matter and the end matter (including the colophon dated 1598) were newly printed - would have been published late in 1613.\" (koeman's atlantes neerlandici, 2003 : iii a, 31:122) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22 1/2\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"2845","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1613 - map of italy"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32605/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:57.580Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":32605,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32606/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in antwerp by plantin dated 1598 in the colophon but published 1613. \n \n the maps have been described as \"the most outstanding engravings depicting the wide-spread interest in classical geography in the 16th century.\" (van der krogt) the beautiful maps feature renaissance-style cartouches and decorative work including vessels, sea and mythological monsters, birds, medallions, et al. noted art historian, james a. welu, comments on \"their richness of ornamentation, [they are] a combination of science and art that has rarely been surpassed in the history of mapmaking... ortelius's 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 \"although the colophon is dated 1598, this edition was published in 1613. after the death of jan baptist vrients in 1611, the copperplates were sold to jan and balthasar moretus, sons of jan moretus, who had died in 1610. from the heirs of the amsterdam publisher cornelis claesz, they bought the text sheets of the dutch \n theatrum of 1598, enough sheets to make about 145 copies, though probably not enough for the preliminary section and the end matter. in september 1613, the moretuses received a copy of the dutch \n theatrum to serve as a model for the setting of the new pages. the new 'edition' - in fact, only the preliminary matter and the end matter (including the colophon dated 1598) were newly printed - would have been published late in 1613.\" (koeman's atlantes neerlandici, 2003 : iii a, 31:122) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22 1/2\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"2846","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1613 - map of prussia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32606/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:57.581Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":32606,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32607/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in antwerp by plantin dated 1598 in the colophon but published 1613. \n \n the maps have been described as \"the most outstanding engravings depicting the wide-spread interest in classical geography in the 16th century.\" (van der krogt) the beautiful maps feature renaissance-style cartouches and decorative work including vessels, sea and mythological monsters, birds, medallions, et al. noted art historian, james a. welu, comments on \"their richness of ornamentation, [they are] a combination of science and art that has rarely been surpassed in the history of mapmaking... ortelius's 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 \"although the colophon is dated 1598, this edition was published in 1613. after the death of jan baptist vrients in 1611, the copperplates were sold to jan and balthasar moretus, sons of jan moretus, who had died in 1610. from the heirs of the amsterdam publisher cornelis claesz, they bought the text sheets of the dutch \n theatrum of 1598, enough sheets to make about 145 copies, though probably not enough for the preliminary section and the end matter. in september 1613, the moretuses received a copy of the dutch \n theatrum to serve as a model for the setting of the new pages. the new 'edition' - in fact, only the preliminary matter and the end matter (including the colophon dated 1598) were newly printed - would have been published late in 1613.\" (koeman's atlantes neerlandici, 2003 : iii a, 31:122) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22 1/2\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"2847","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1613 - map of pomerania, livonia, & part of modern day poland"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32607/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:57.583Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":32607,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32608/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in antwerp by plantin dated 1598 in the colophon but published 1613. \n \n the maps have been described as \"the most outstanding engravings depicting the wide-spread interest in classical geography in the 16th century.\" (van der krogt) the beautiful maps feature renaissance-style cartouches and decorative work including vessels, sea and mythological monsters, birds, medallions, et al. noted art historian, james a. welu, comments on \"their richness of ornamentation, [they are] a combination of science and art that has rarely been surpassed in the history of mapmaking... ortelius's 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 \"although the colophon is dated 1598, this edition was published in 1613. after the death of jan baptist vrients in 1611, the copperplates were sold to jan and balthasar moretus, sons of jan moretus, who had died in 1610. from the heirs of the amsterdam publisher cornelis claesz, they bought the text sheets of the dutch \n theatrum of 1598, enough sheets to make about 145 copies, though probably not enough for the preliminary section and the end matter. in september 1613, the moretuses received a copy of the dutch \n theatrum to serve as a model for the setting of the new pages. the new 'edition' - in fact, only the preliminary matter and the end matter (including the colophon dated 1598) were newly printed - would have been published late in 1613.\" (koeman's atlantes neerlandici, 2003 : iii a, 31:122) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22 1/2\" by 17 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"2848","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1613 - map of the holy land, illustrating the life of abraham"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32608/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. 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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":1900,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:57.009Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","currency":"USD","id":32615,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32616/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary, originally hand-colored map is from the exceedingly rare atlas from johannes and gerard van keulen entitled \n de groote nieuwe vermeerderde zee-atlas ofte water-waerld. vertoonende in zig alle de zee-kusten des aardryks. bestaande in zeer nette kaarten, zo platte als wassende graden: waar in ontdekt zyn alle baayen, reeden, klippen, droogtens, dieptens, anker-plaatzen, en alle strekkingen en opdoeningen van landen: ook haar lengten en polus hoogten, &c. dienende tot opbouwinge en voortplantinge der scheepvaart, uit nieuwe opgevingen van schippers, stuurlieden en liefhebbers der zeevaart. te zamen vergaadert en in \u2018t ligt gebragt, door gerard van keulen, &c. the work was published in amsterdam by gerard van keulen in 1708 (but 1709). [the dutch letterpress title is dated 1708 and contains the address of gerard van keulen, while the general allegorical title and 5 allegorical divisional titles are all dated 1709 and show the address of johannes van keulen. a further letterpress title in french is dated 1709 and has the address of gerard van keulen.] \n \n johannes van keulen (1654-1711) was a dutch publisher. he was said to have produced \u201cthe largest and finest marine atlases in holland.\u201d (koeman) he received a privelege from the states general of holland and west friesland in order to printe maritame atlases and shipping guides. the privilege was to protect his printed material from illegal reproduction. he named his printing firm, in de gekroonde lootsman, which grew to be one of the most successful amsterdam publishing firms. he collaborated with other cartographers including claes janszoon vooght and johannes van luyken. \n \n keulen's first atlas, entitled \n zee atlas , contained only 40 charts. by 1695 his atlas would have 160 charts. his son, gerard, took over publication in 1704 and expanded the atlas to 185 charts by 1709. \n \n gerard van keulen (1678-1727) was a skilled engraver, mathematician, and chart-maker. he was appointed hydrographer to the dutch east india company in 1714. the van keulen publishing firm operated continuously from 1678 to 1885 with three generations of the family active in the firm. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 25\u2033 by 21\u2033 (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"2856","title":{"en":"van keulen, rare - map of the coast of holland"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32616/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, some slight damage or loss to a small number of plates and charts, occasional creases, short tears and stains.  Generally considered excellent condition for the age.  There is slight wear to extremities, remains of ties to the cover / binding.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:57.011Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":32616,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32617/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary, originally hand-colored map is from the exceedingly rare atlas from johannes and gerard van keulen entitled \n de groote nieuwe vermeerderde zee-atlas ofte water-waerld. vertoonende in zig alle de zee-kusten des aardryks. bestaande in zeer nette kaarten, zo platte als wassende graden: waar in ontdekt zyn alle baayen, reeden, klippen, droogtens, dieptens, anker-plaatzen, en alle strekkingen en opdoeningen van landen: ook haar lengten en polus hoogten, &c. dienende tot opbouwinge en voortplantinge der scheepvaart, uit nieuwe opgevingen van schippers, stuurlieden en liefhebbers der zeevaart. te zamen vergaadert en in \u2018t ligt gebragt, door gerard van keulen, &c. the work was published in amsterdam by gerard van keulen in 1708 (but 1709). [the dutch letterpress title is dated 1708 and contains the address of gerard van keulen, while the general allegorical title and 5 allegorical divisional titles are all dated 1709 and show the address of johannes van keulen. a further letterpress title in french is dated 1709 and has the address of gerard van keulen.] \n \n johannes van keulen (1654-1711) was a dutch publisher. he was said to have produced \u201cthe largest and finest marine atlases in holland.\u201d (koeman) he received a privelege from the states general of holland and west friesland in order to printe maritame atlases and shipping guides. the privilege was to protect his printed material from illegal reproduction. he named his printing firm, in de gekroonde lootsman, which grew to be one of the most successful amsterdam publishing firms. he collaborated with other cartographers including claes janszoon vooght and johannes van luyken. \n \n keulen's first atlas, entitled \n zee atlas , contained only 40 charts. by 1695 his atlas would have 160 charts. his son, gerard, took over publication in 1704 and expanded the atlas to 185 charts by 1709. \n \n gerard van keulen (1678-1727) was a skilled engraver, mathematician, and chart-maker. he was appointed hydrographer to the dutch east india company in 1714. the van keulen publishing firm operated continuously from 1678 to 1885 with three generations of the family active in the firm. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 25\u2033 by 21\u2033 (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"2857","title":{"en":"van keulen, rare - chart of the north coast of ireland and west coast of scotland"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32617/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, some slight damage or loss to a small number of plates and charts, occasional creases, short tears and stains.  Generally considered excellent condition for the age.  There is slight wear to extremities, remains of ties to the cover / binding.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:57.012Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":32617,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":350,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32618/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32618/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare first edition engraving is from johannes hevelius's \n prodromus astronomiae, exhibens fundamenta, quae tam ad novum plane & correctiorem stellarum fixarum catalogum construendum. the work was published in danzig in 1690 by johann zacharias stoll. the maps were drawn by andreas stech and engraved by charles de la haye and believed in part to be done by hevelius as well. \n \n johannes hevelius (1611-1687) was a polish-lithuanian astronomer. he gained the epithet \"the founder of lunar topography.\" he built an observatory named sternenburg featuring a large keplerian telescope. he received patronage from four polish kings. this work was published poshumously by his widow, elisabeth (considered the first female astronomer), and includes an introduction from her. the \n prodromus astronomiae manuscript was one of the few items saved from the 1679 fire at hevelius's home observatory. \n \n warner describes hevelius as \u201can outstanding astronomical observer whose private observatory in danzig (gdansk) was for many years the best in europe...\u201d (warner, the sky explored) hevelius introduced eleven stars including scutum sobiescianum (the shield of sobieski), the lynx, and the sextans (named after the tool he designed). \n \n \n prodromus astronomiae \"is by far the most widely known of [hevelius's] compendia of observations. ... it is a catalogue of 1,564 stars arranged alphabetically under constellation names and by stellar magnitude within constellations. latitude, longitude, right ascension, and declination are given. ... hevelius named eleven new constellations formed of stars not included in earlier groupings; seven of these names are still used.\" (dsb) \n \n the star atlas was unique in that it was done by a working astronomer and thus depicted \"the constellations as they would appear on a globe, that is, from the outside looking in, rather than from a geocentric point of view, as bayer and most others adopted.\" (linda hall) his observations were adapted by his contemporary globemakers including eimmart, gerhard, and valck. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17\" by 14 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"2858","title":{"en":"hevelius - constellation chart: lyra"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32618/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_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":350,"soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:57.014Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $3,000","currency":"USD","id":32618,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":325,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32619/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32619/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"perhaps the most influential book in celestial maps, johann bayer's \n uranometria set long-lasting standards in the world of astronomy. most importantly, this was not just a book of pictures of the skies, but a map of them, an atlas. the engravings for the work were completed by alexander mair. this particular engraving is from the 1600s, likely published in 1609 or 1603 by christoph mang et al in ulm, germany. the first edition of this work was the only one with a dated title page and printed on vellum. this engraving is on chain-linked paper without the text to verso indicating it was a 17th century publication of the atlas. \n \n bayer included a carefully engraved grid so that the maps could be read and followed to a fraction of a degree. also, bayer was the first to us greek letters to designate stars, commonly in order of magnitude. from that, he named the stars using the greek letter he had given it coupled with the constellation name, i.e. alpha tauri. \n \n bayer's work opened a new age in the history of celestial cartography. it was also the first work to represent the stars around the south pole. the work represented the stars and their positions as presented in tycho brahe's catalogue. bayer also included a plate depicting 12 new southern constellations discovered by dutch navigators, peter dirckszoon de keyser and frederick de houtmann. \n \n the recently applied, professional hand coloring is of very high quality. the sky, grid lines, and gold image border are colored using gouache, which is a type of paint consisting of a high ration of pigment to water along with an inert material, such as chalk. gouache is heavier and more opaque than traditional watercolor. the pictorial constellations themselves are painted with watercolor, allowing the paper and star symbols to show through. the stars have been painted in luminous silver or gold which reflects light. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 3/4\" by 15 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring in gouache and watercolor"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"2859","title":{"en":"bayer - constellation: sagitta, the arrow"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32619/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.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":325,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:57.015Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32619,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":325,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32620/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32620/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"perhaps the most influential book in celestial maps, johann bayer's \n uranometria set long-lasting standards in the world of astronomy. most importantly, this was not just a book of pictures of the skies, but a map of them, an atlas. the engravings for the work were completed by alexander mair. this particular engraving is from the 1600s, likely published in 1609 or 1603 by christoph mang et al in ulm, germany. the first edition of this work was the only one with a dated title page and printed on vellum. this engraving is on chain-linked paper without the text to verso indicating it was a 17th century publication of the atlas. \n \n bayer included a carefully engraved grid so that the maps could be read and followed to a fraction of a degree. also, bayer was the first to us greek letters to designate stars, commonly in order of magnitude. from that, he named the stars using the greek letter he had given it coupled with the constellation name, i.e. alpha tauri. \n \n bayer's work opened a new age in the history of celestial cartography. it was also the first work to represent the stars around the south pole. the work represented the stars and their positions as presented in tycho brahe's catalogue. bayer also included a plate depicting 12 new southern constellations discovered by dutch navigators, peter dirckszoon de keyser and frederick de houtmann. \n \n the recently applied, professional hand coloring is of very high quality. the sky, grid lines, and gold image border are colored using gouache, which is a type of paint consisting of a high ration of pigment to water along with an inert material, such as chalk. gouache is heavier and more opaque than traditional watercolor. the pictorial constellations themselves are painted with watercolor, allowing the paper and star symbols to show through. the stars have been painted in luminous silver or gold which reflects light. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 3/4\" by 15 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring in gouache and watercolor"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"2860","title":{"en":"bayer - constellation: crater, an amphorae"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32620/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.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":325,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:57.016Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32620,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32621/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32621/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fascinating celestial engraving is from stanislaw lubieniecki's \n theatrum cometicum, duabus partibus constans. the work was published in leiden by pieter van der meersche in 1681. \n \n the work included several celestial engravings depicting constellations, orbits, comets, and more. the engravings were completed by stopendaal, gerardi, gerritsz, and others after illustrations and observations by m.c. isenius and others. lubieniecki corresponded with several leading astronomers of the day to compile this work including guericke, hevelius, and schott. \n \n \"since each map represents the observations of a different astronomer, taken together they illustrate the variety of cartographic traditions popular during the seventeenth century. on many of the maps the choice of constellations, of constellation style, and of constellation names are strongly reminiscent of the celestial globes of blaeu and hondius. several other maps carry the judeo-christian constellations introduced by plancius. from rome, kircher sent a map derived from those of grienberger. on only a few maps are the stars identified by bayer letters. none of the maps reflects any of the traditions popular during the previous century.\" (warner, the sky explored, p 164) \n \n stanislaw lubieniecki (1623-1675) was born in rakow (now in germany). he studied astronomy, with a particular focus on comets. he also completed a work on the polish reformation entitled historia reformationis polonicae. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 1/2\" by 7 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"2861","title":{"en":"lubieniecki - cetus. 54"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32621/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":150,"soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:00.369Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":32621,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32622/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32622/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fascinating celestial engraving is from stanislaw lubieniecki's \n theatrum cometicum, duabus partibus constans. the work was published in leiden by pieter van der meersche in 1681. \n \n the work included several celestial engravings depicting constellations, orbits, comets, and more. the engravings were completed by stopendaal, gerardi, gerritsz, and others after illustrations and observations by m.c. isenius and others. lubieniecki corresponded with several leading astronomers of the day to compile this work including guericke, hevelius, and schott. \n \n \"since each map represents the observations of a different astronomer, taken together they illustrate the variety of cartographic traditions popular during the seventeenth century. on many of the maps the choice of constellations, of constellation style, and of constellation names are strongly reminiscent of the celestial globes of blaeu and hondius. several other maps carry the judeo-christian constellations introduced by plancius. from rome, kircher sent a map derived from those of grienberger. on only a few maps are the stars identified by bayer letters. none of the maps reflects any of the traditions popular during the previous century.\" (warner, the sky explored, p 164) \n \n stanislaw lubieniecki (1623-1675) was born in rakow (now in germany). he studied astronomy, with a particular focus on comets. he also completed a work on the polish reformation entitled historia reformationis polonicae. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 1/2\" by 7 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"2862","title":{"en":"lubieniecki - pegasus. 50"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32622/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":150,"soldPrice":525,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:00.371Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":32622,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32623/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32623/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fascinating celestial engraving is from stanislaw lubieniecki's \n theatrum cometicum, duabus partibus constans. the work was published in leiden by pieter van der meersche in 1681. \n \n the work included several celestial engravings depicting constellations, orbits, comets, and more. the engravings were completed by stopendaal, gerardi, gerritsz, and others after illustrations and observations by m.c. isenius and others. lubieniecki corresponded with several leading astronomers of the day to compile this work including guericke, hevelius, and schott. \n \n \"since each map represents the observations of a different astronomer, taken together they illustrate the variety of cartographic traditions popular during the seventeenth century. on many of the maps the choice of constellations, of constellation style, and of constellation names are strongly reminiscent of the celestial globes of blaeu and hondius. several other maps carry the judeo-christian constellations introduced by plancius. from rome, kircher sent a map derived from those of grienberger. on only a few maps are the stars identified by bayer letters. none of the maps reflects any of the traditions popular during the previous century.\" (warner, the sky explored, p 164) \n \n stanislaw lubieniecki (1623-1675) was born in rakow (now in germany). he studied astronomy, with a particular focus on comets. he also completed a work on the polish reformation entitled historia reformationis polonicae. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 1/2\" by 14 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"2863","title":{"en":"lubieniecki - hydra, corvus, crater. 49"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32623/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. 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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor edge mends to the charts.  There may be some minor worming.  There may be some marginal soiling from handling.  Each chart from the work has the original green marker threads intact.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":2450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:00.376Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":32625,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":5000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32626/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32626/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32626/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32626/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32626/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32626/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32626/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32626/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32626/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32626/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32626/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32626/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32626/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32626/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32626/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32626/016/016.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32626/017/017.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32626/018/018.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32626/019/019.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32626/020/020.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32626/021/021.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32626/022/022.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic volume is james linforth & frederick piercy's \n route from liverpool to great salt lake valley illustrated with steel engravings and wood cuts from sketches made by frederick piercy...together with a geographical and historical description of utah, and a map of the overland routes to that territory from the missouri river. also, an authentic history of the latter-day saints' emigration from europe . the work was published in liverpool by franklin d. richards and in london by latter-day saints book depot in 1855. \n \n the work includes a folding map, 30 engraved plates, and in text wood-cut illustrations. the illustrations are all after frederick h. percy. james linforth edited the work. the volume is bound in contemporary half calf and tan cloth covered boards, rebacked. it is housed in a rec morocco backed box. \n \n this was one of the most important publications devoted to the mormon emigration. it's provenance includes members of the brigham young family. \"this elaborately prepared and illustrated book was published as a monument to the mormon emigration to utah, and as a means of attracting further emigrants. piercy made a special trip to america [in 1853] to make sketches for the plates, which are some of the best western views of the period.\" (streeter) \n \n it included numerous illustrations of the westward expansion including views of new orleans, natchez, st. louis, vicksburg, nauvoo, council bluffs, laramie, fort bridger, and scott's bluff. \"...one of the most elaborately and beautifully illustrated of western books.\" (howes) \"...one of the basic sources of illustrated western americana of the period.\" (taft) \"one of the most illuminating maps of the west to appear during 1855...it shows utah in all its glory. this is not only an important map in the history of mormons, but is in every sense an important map in the history of the west, giving as it does a carefully drawn picture of that entire area.\" (wheat) \n \n provenance: this copy inscribed by brigham young's daughter maria young dougall (1849-1935) to her niece leah dunford widstoe and her husband, john a. widstoe (1872-1952), a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles. it is additionally signed by prominent lds elder (and maria dougall's husband) william bernard dougall (1843-1909). \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12\" by 9 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: volume with 30 engraved plates [previously owned by brigham young's family]"},"estimateMax":25000,"lotNumber":"2866","title":{"en":"piercy & linforth's route from liverpool to great salt lake valley - 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There may be a few minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age.  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There may be occasional browning or spotting to the paper from age.  Some occasional wear or closed tears, chipping to edges with some pages having repairs.  Some of the image / plates are printed to the right margin or slightly trimmed.  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,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:00.379Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":32627,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32628/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32628/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this significant, historic engraving is from theodor de bry & jacques le moyne's \n brevis narratio eorum quae in florida americae provi[n]cia gallis acciderunt ... quae est seconda pars americae . it is the second part or volume of \n grands voyages which is considered one of the most remarkable collections of voyages published in the age of discovery. the work was published in frankfurt by theodor de bry. the work began publishing in 1590 with this volume printed in 1591. \n \n this is from one of the most important volumes published on early north america. it included jacques le moyne de morgues's illustrations of native americans. the work described the earliest french settlements that would become the united states. the illustrations were after watercolors drawn first hand in the new world by le moyne on the mid-1560s expedition led by jean ribault and rené goulaine de laudonnière. his illustrations of the florida indians are some of the most important visual records of american indians and their culture before the 19th century. \n \n theodor de bry (1528-1598) was a prominent flemish engraver and publisher. he came from a family of jewelers and engravers, and faced persecution for his lutheran faith during the spanish inquisition. de bry would be most known for his engravings of the new world from \n grands voyages , a work which would reach 30 volumes in scope. he was inspired to create this work after meeting richard hakluyt in 1587, who had published his own collection of voyages. \n \n de bry's landmark work depicted the early voyages and settlements in the americas. his work greatly influenced the european view of the americas for a long period of time. de bry's prints provide an important contemporary view of european conquest and settlement in early america. the images depict native customs, culture and warfare, and episodes in the history of european contact with these natives and their world. as michael alexander said, de bry's work \"brought to the european public the first realistic visualization of the exotic world opened up across the atlantic by the explorers, conquerors and settlers.\" (discovering the new world, p. 7) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9\" by 13\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"2868","title":{"en":"de bry - florida - how watchmen are punished for sleeping at their posts"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32628/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be occasional browning or spotting to the paper from age.  Some occasional wear or closed tears, chipping to edges with some pages having repairs.  Some of the image / plates are printed to the right margin or slightly trimmed.  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,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:00.381Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":32628,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32629/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32629/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this significant, historic engraving is from theodor de bry & jacques le moyne's \n brevis narratio eorum quae in florida americae provi[n]cia gallis acciderunt ... quae est seconda pars americae . it is the second part or volume of \n grands voyages which is considered one of the most remarkable collections of voyages published in the age of discovery. the work was published in frankfurt by theodor de bry. the work began publishing in 1590 with this volume printed in 1591. \n \n this is from one of the most important volumes published on early north america. it included jacques le moyne de morgues's illustrations of native americans. the work described the earliest french settlements that would become the united states. the illustrations were after watercolors drawn first hand in the new world by le moyne on the mid-1560s expedition led by jean ribault and rené goulaine de laudonnière. his illustrations of the florida indians are some of the most important visual records of american indians and their culture before the 19th century. \n \n theodor de bry (1528-1598) was a prominent flemish engraver and publisher. he came from a family of jewelers and engravers, and faced persecution for his lutheran faith during the spanish inquisition. de bry would be most known for his engravings of the new world from \n grands voyages , a work which would reach 30 volumes in scope. he was inspired to create this work after meeting richard hakluyt in 1587, who had published his own collection of voyages. \n \n de bry's landmark work depicted the early voyages and settlements in the americas. his work greatly influenced the european view of the americas for a long period of time. de bry's prints provide an important contemporary view of european conquest and settlement in early america. the images depict native customs, culture and warfare, and episodes in the history of european contact with these natives and their world. as michael alexander said, de bry's work \"brought to the european public the first realistic visualization of the exotic world opened up across the atlantic by the explorers, conquerors and settlers.\" (discovering the new world, p. 7) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9\" by 13\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"2869","title":{"en":"de bry - florida - how they declare war"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32629/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be occasional browning or spotting to the paper from age.  Some occasional wear or closed tears, chipping to edges with some pages having repairs.  Some of the image / plates are printed to the right margin or slightly trimmed.  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,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:00.382Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":32629,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32630/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32630/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this significant, historic engraving is from theodor de bry & jacques le moyne's \n brevis narratio eorum quae in florida americae provi[n]cia gallis acciderunt ... quae est seconda pars americae . it is the second part or volume of \n grands voyages which is considered one of the most remarkable collections of voyages published in the age of discovery. the work was published in frankfurt by theodor de bry. the work began publishing in 1590 with this volume printed in 1591. \n \n this is from one of the most important volumes published on early north america. it included jacques le moyne de morgues's illustrations of native americans. the work described the earliest french settlements that would become the united states. the illustrations were after watercolors drawn first hand in the new world by le moyne on the mid-1560s expedition led by jean ribault and rené goulaine de laudonnière. his illustrations of the florida indians are some of the most important visual records of american indians and their culture before the 19th century. \n \n theodor de bry (1528-1598) was a prominent flemish engraver and publisher. he came from a family of jewelers and engravers, and faced persecution for his lutheran faith during the spanish inquisition. de bry would be most known for his engravings of the new world from \n grands voyages , a work which would reach 30 volumes in scope. he was inspired to create this work after meeting richard hakluyt in 1587, who had published his own collection of voyages. \n \n de bry's landmark work depicted the early voyages and settlements in the americas. his work greatly influenced the european view of the americas for a long period of time. de bry's prints provide an important contemporary view of european conquest and settlement in early america. the images depict native customs, culture and warfare, and episodes in the history of european contact with these natives and their world. as michael alexander said, de bry's work \"brought to the european public the first realistic visualization of the exotic world opened up across the atlantic by the explorers, conquerors and settlers.\" (discovering the new world, p. 7) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9\" by 13\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"2870","title":{"en":"de bry - florida - first-born children sacrificed to the chief in solemn ceremonies"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32630/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be occasional browning or spotting to the paper from age.  Some occasional wear or closed tears, chipping to edges with some pages having repairs.  Some of the image / plates are printed to the right margin or slightly trimmed.  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,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:00.384Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":32630,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32631/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from henri abraham chatelain's \n atlas historique . the work was published by the author in amsterdam between 1718 and 1720. \n \n the text was compiled by gueudeville & garillon. the maps were completed by chatelain with some influenced by guillaume de l'isle's work. \n \n \n atlas historique was a highly ambitious and groundbreaking work covering genealogy, cosmography, topography, heraldry, and chronology. it was intended for the general public and the increased fascination with the recently conquered colonies and the new discoveries. chatelain's maps are an outstanding example of the golden age of french mapmaking. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21 3/4\" by 18\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"2871","title":{"en":"chatelain - native americans and customs of virginia (after de bry's grands voyages)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32631/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":75,"soldPrice":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:04.890Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":32631,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32632/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32632/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this moving photogravure in folio size is from edward curtis's \n the north american indian being a series of volumes picturing and describing the indians of the united states and alaska. edited by frederick webb hodge. foreword by theodore roosevelt. field research conducted under the patronage of j. pierpont morgan . the work was published in 1909 in cambridge, massachusetts. this was part of # 198 of a proposed edition of 500 (though about 272 sets are believed to be completed). \n \n the photogravures depict native americans from the mandan, arikara, and atsina cultures. curtis's work was a remarkable record of native american life and one of the most ambitious anthropological studies done. w. h. holmes, chief of the bureau of american ethnology in 1910, stated that this \"publication should last for a thousand years.\" \n the north american indian was referred to as \u201cthe most gigantic undertaking since the making of the king james edition of the bible\u201d and containing \u201cthe most exquisite book art of our time.\u201d \n \n edward sheriff curtis (1868-1952) was an american photographer and ultimately historian of the american west. he travelled extensively for three decades living with the native american tribes. he immersed himself in their customs, languages and beliefs. he detailed and photographed the tribes creating a truly comprehensive look into their lives. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 1/2\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: photogravure"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"2872","title":{"en":"edward curtis, folio - arikara girl"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32632/view","tags":["usart_photography","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may 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":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:04.894Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":32634,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32635/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32635/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this striking aquatint engraving is from the work after pablo picasso and georges louis leclerc comte de buffon entitled \n eaux-fortes originales pour des textes de buffon . the work was published in paris by martin fabiani in 1942. this is from number 59 of a total edition of 226 with this being one of the 55 special printings on vélin de montval. the aquatints were printed by roger lacourière. \n \n \"the buffon is one of the greatest bestiaries of the 20th century. picasso began these etchings in 1936 (he had promised them to vollard, who died before their completion; fabiani was one of vollard's associates). it appears that the artist executed them rapidly, and with the utmost freedom. the master printer lacourière had introduced picasso, as well as rouault and other artists, to the lift-ground or sugar aquatint process, which allowed a variety of tones and textures within a limited range. the spontaneity of the plates is attested by the freehand margins, the rapidly drawn line, and the use of fingerprints for textural variety.\" (garvey, the artist & the book, 231) \n \n this aquatint is an artistic and wonderful interpretation after pablo picasso created from buffon's work. buffon's work became one of the most informative sources as far as the visual appearance of animals, and was highly understandable for a wide audience. buffon described his work and love for natural history by stating that, \"natural history embraces all the objects the universe presents to us. this prodigious multitude of quadrupeds, birds, fish, insects, plants, minerals, etc., offers to the curiosity of the human mind a vast spectacle, of which the whole is so great that the details are inexhaustible.\" \n \n pablo picasso (1881-1973) was a spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and theater designer. most of his career was spent in france. he was one of the most eminent artists of the 20th century. he is arguably the most important figure to art and art movements in the 1900s. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 11 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: aquatint engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"2875","title":{"en":"after pablo picasso & buffon - le lezard (the lizard)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32635/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.  Most of the text pages pertaining to the lithograph will be included, the last page is printed to the back of another plate though so will not be included."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:04.895Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":32635,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32636/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32636/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this lovely illustration from henri de toulouse-lautrec was part of the work from jules renard entitled \n histoires naturelles . the work was published in paris by h. floury in 1899. it is one of only 100 copies published, this being number 49. the original lithograph by toulouse-lautrec will be accompanied by the descriptive page when available. \n \n renard's \n histoire naturelles \"contains some of toulouse lautrec's most refined draftsmanship and, with yvette guilbert, it is considered one of the masterpieces of the illustrated book. it was lautrec who requested the pleasure of illustrating renard's bestiary, and renard agreed, hoping for descriptions that 'would please the animals themselves.' the two creative personalities clashed. lautrec resented the book's limitation to mundane animals, while renard, although paid homage to by a cover design of a fox, objected to a number of lautrec's drawings... today we are amazed that it took floury twenty years to sell out the edition of 100 copies.\" (donson/gripp) garvey notes it is \"now one of the greatest rarities of the 19th century.\" (garvey 304) \n \n henri de toulouse-lautrec (1864-1901) was a very talented artist. however in 1899, at the age of 35, he was suffering from dementia and alcoholism (likely brought on by syphillis). he was institutionalized and began a series of circus drawings there from memory. because of the skill and detail in his work, the doctors decided his health had improved and earned his release after just three months of which toulouse-lautrec noted \u201ci bought my freedom with my drawings.\" \n \n pierre-jules renard (1864-1910) was a french author and member of the académie goncourt. his most famous works are \n les histoires naturelles , \n poil de carotte , \n le plaisir de rompre , \n l\u2019 écornifleur , and \n huit jours à la campagne. \n \n \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9\" by 12 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph (1 of 100 ever published)"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"2876","title":{"en":"toulouse-lautrec & renard - guineafowl (la pintade)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32636/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 fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:04.897Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":32636,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32637/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32637/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this lovely illustration from henri de toulouse-lautrec was part of the work from jules renard entitled \n histoires naturelles . the work was published in paris by h. floury in 1899. it is one of only 100 copies published, this being number 49. the original lithograph by toulouse-lautrec will be accompanied by the descriptive page when available. \n \n renard's \n histoire naturelles \"contains some of toulouse lautrec's most refined draftsmanship and, with yvette guilbert, it is considered one of the masterpieces of the illustrated book. it was lautrec who requested the pleasure of illustrating renard's bestiary, and renard agreed, hoping for descriptions that 'would please the animals themselves.' the two creative personalities clashed. lautrec resented the book's limitation to mundane animals, while renard, although paid homage to by a cover design of a fox, objected to a number of lautrec's drawings... today we are amazed that it took floury twenty years to sell out the edition of 100 copies.\" (donson/gripp) garvey notes it is \"now one of the greatest rarities of the 19th century.\" (garvey 304) \n \n henri de toulouse-lautrec (1864-1901) was a very talented artist. however in 1899, at the age of 35, he was suffering from dementia and alcoholism (likely brought on by syphillis). he was institutionalized and began a series of circus drawings there from memory. because of the skill and detail in his work, the doctors decided his health had improved and earned his release after just three months of which toulouse-lautrec noted \u201ci bought my freedom with my drawings.\" \n \n pierre-jules renard (1864-1910) was a french author and member of the académie goncourt. his most famous works are \n les histoires naturelles , \n poil de carotte , \n le plaisir de rompre , \n l\u2019 écornifleur , and \n huit jours à la campagne. \n \n \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9\" by 12 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph (1 of 100 ever published)"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"2877","title":{"en":"toulouse-lautrec & renard - peacock (le paon)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32637/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 fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:04.898Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":32637,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32638/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32638/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning engraving is from francisco goya's \n los caprichos . the work featured engravings done by etching, chisel, drypoint, and aquatint on vellum. it was published between 1878 and 1900 in madrid by calcografia nacional, real academia de san fernando. \n \n francisco josé de goya y lucientes (1746-1828) was an influential spanish painter. he served as the appointed painter of king charles iv and queen maria-luisa. his art was influenced by rembrandt and velasquez. pablo picasso and salvador dalí both named goya as inspiration for their artistic styles. \n \n goya created \n los caprichos near the turn of the 19th century and illustrated the superstitions of spanish society at the time. in an often dreamlike quality he illustrates to three themes in the collection: love and its disillusions, social satire, and witchcraft. goya described it as showing \"the innumerable foibles and follies to be found in any civilized society, and from the common prejudices and deceitful practices which custom, ignorance, or self-interest have made usual\u201d. \n \n only 27 copies of his first edition sold in 1799. he then sold the original plates and 240 copies to the king in 1803 through manuel godoy, the prime minister, in exchange for a pension. though not successful in its original publication, the work and goya found acclaim over time. the series itself became quickly popular in france. théophile gautier wrote of it: \"the abominable shrews of goya's caprices, which until now i had taken for nightmares and monstrous chimeras, are only portraits of frightening accuracy.\" (tra los montes, paris: victor magen, 1843, p. 53) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 3/4\" by 12 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving done by etching, chisel, drypoint, and aquatint"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"2878","title":{"en":"goya - how they pluck her! 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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:04.900Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32639,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32640/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32640/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning engraving is from francisco goya's \n los caprichos . the work featured engravings done by etching, chisel, drypoint, and aquatint on vellum. it was published between 1878 and 1900 in madrid by calcografia nacional, real academia de san fernando. \n \n francisco josé de goya y lucientes (1746-1828) was an influential spanish painter. he served as the appointed painter of king charles iv and queen maria-luisa. his art was influenced by rembrandt and velasquez. pablo picasso and salvador dalí both named goya as inspiration for their artistic styles. \n \n goya created \n los caprichos near the turn of the 19th century and illustrated the superstitions of spanish society at the time. in an often dreamlike quality he illustrates to three themes in the collection: love and its disillusions, social satire, and witchcraft. goya described it as showing \"the innumerable foibles and follies to be found in any civilized society, and from the common prejudices and deceitful practices which custom, ignorance, or self-interest have made usual\u201d. \n \n only 27 copies of his first edition sold in 1799. he then sold the original plates and 240 copies to the king in 1803 through manuel godoy, the prime minister, in exchange for a pension. though not successful in its original publication, the work and goya found acclaim over time. the series itself became quickly popular in france. théophile gautier wrote of it: \"the abominable shrews of goya's caprices, which until now i had taken for nightmares and monstrous chimeras, are only portraits of frightening accuracy.\" (tra los montes, paris: victor magen, 1843, p. 53) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 3/4\" by 12 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving done by etching, chisel, drypoint, and aquatint"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"2880","title":{"en":"goya - those specks of dust [aguellos polbos]. 23"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32640/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:10:04.901Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32640,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32641/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32641/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning engraving is from francisco goya's \n los caprichos . the work featured engravings done by etching, chisel, drypoint, and aquatint on vellum. it was published between 1878 and 1900 in madrid by calcografia nacional, real academia de san fernando. \n \n francisco josé de goya y lucientes (1746-1828) was an influential spanish painter. he served as the appointed painter of king charles iv and queen maria-luisa. his art was influenced by rembrandt and velasquez. pablo picasso and salvador dalí both named goya as inspiration for their artistic styles. \n \n goya created \n los caprichos near the turn of the 19th century and illustrated the superstitions of spanish society at the time. in an often dreamlike quality he illustrates to three themes in the collection: love and its disillusions, social satire, and witchcraft. goya described it as showing \"the innumerable foibles and follies to be found in any civilized society, and from the common prejudices and deceitful practices which custom, ignorance, or self-interest have made usual\u201d. \n \n only 27 copies of his first edition sold in 1799. he then sold the original plates and 240 copies to the king in 1803 through manuel godoy, the prime minister, in exchange for a pension. though not successful in its original publication, the work and goya found acclaim over time. the series itself became quickly popular in france. théophile gautier wrote of it: \"the abominable shrews of goya's caprices, which until now i had taken for nightmares and monstrous chimeras, are only portraits of frightening accuracy.\" (tra los montes, paris: victor magen, 1843, p. 53) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 3/4\" by 12 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving done by etching, chisel, drypoint, and aquatint"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"2881","title":{"en":"goya - nothing could be done about it or there was no remedy [nohubo remedio]. 24"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32641/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:56.914Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":32641,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32642/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this whimsical color lithograph is from joan miro's \n l'enfance d'ubu or \n ubu's childhood . the work was published by tériade in paris in 1975. this was from a limited edition of 120 printed to arches paper, of which this was numbered 4 on the justification page. most of the lithographs for this work were signed in pencil by miro. \n \n the illustratons were inspired by the french playwright alfred jarry (1873-1907) and his plays \n ubu roi , \n ubu cocu , and \n ubu enchaîné . miro felt inspired by the plays and brought childhood to life with fantastic colors, shapes, and imagination. \n \n joan miro (1893-1983) was a catalan artist that produced paintings, ceramics, sculptures, engravings, murals, and prints. his art was considered modernist and moved 20th century art toward abstraction. he is often considered an early surrealist and also a pioneer of automatism (spontaneous drawing that reflected the inner human psyche). his visuals included expressive lines, signature symbols, and biomorphic shapes. he influenced artists including jackson pollock, mark rothko, and barnett newman. \n \n miro continued to work up until his death in 1983 and said of his later work \"i painted these paintings in a frenzy, with real violence so that people will know that i am alive, that i\u2019m breathing, that i still have a few more places to go. i\u2019m heading in new directions.\" his work has sold for upwards of eight figures at auction. his art is in the permanent collections of moma and the art institute of chicago as well as displayed around the world in cites such as barcelona, paris, and milan. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 19 3/4\" by 12 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio color lithograph, signed in pencil by miro"},"estimateMax":8000,"lotNumber":"2882","title":{"en":"miro, rare, signed - illustration of the childhood of ubu"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32642/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in 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":1000,"soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:56.915Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $8,000","currency":"USD","id":32642,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32643/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32643/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","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\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"2883","title":{"en":"maitres affiches by cheret - carnaval 1896"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32643/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor, closed tears at the extreme edges from handling.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:56.917Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":32643,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32644/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32644/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","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\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"2884","title":{"en":"maitres affiches by lefevre - cacao lacte"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32644/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor, closed tears at the extreme edges from handling.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:56.918Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":32644,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32645/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32645/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","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\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"2885","title":{"en":"maitres affiches by mucha - de feure - exposition d'art"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32645/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor, closed tears at the extreme edges from handling.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:56.920Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":32645,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32646/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32646/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","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\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"2886","title":{"en":"maitres affiches by mucha - gismonda"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32646/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor, closed tears at the extreme edges from handling.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":2750,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:09:56.921Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":32646,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/32647/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-08-30","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare and remarkable, colorful pochoir lithograph is from emile alain seguy's \n papillons . the folio plates were published in paris in 1925. \n \n the plates are beautifully composed and feature bold colors. the artist, seguy, himself describes them as \"un monde somptueux de formes et de couleurs\" or a world of sumptuous forms and colors. 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. \n \n 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 speciments in a wonderful artistic and colorful display. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 3/4\" by 17 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio pochoir lithograph"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"2887","title":{"en":"seguy - butterfly or moth pochoir. 7"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/64157/lot/32647/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some minor handling to the extreme edges.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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Some of the Curtis prints will have some text offset or faint marks or foxing.  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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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There is very light toning at the extreme edges.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There is very light toning at the extreme edges.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There is very light toning at the extreme edges.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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The vellum causes natural rippling to the paper, inherent to the paper and printing process, and can be seen to varying degrees to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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