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There may be some chipping or wear to the edges.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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The paper from this work may exhibit some faint toning or fox marks.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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The paper from this work may exhibit some faint toning or fox marks.  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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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T15:08:54.526Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":35124,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35125/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fascinating engraving is from johann heinrich seyfried's \n medulla mirabilium naturae or \n exquisite... wonders, of the creation of nature, celestial firmaments, stars, planets, and comets... as well as, many animals, trees, fruits, and plants, in europe, asia, africa, and america . this is from the second edition of the work which was published in nuremberg by j. hofmann in 1694. \n \n \"extremely versatile and interesting work. in addition to a large map of the world, the coppers bring strange animals, plants, minerals\" (ackermann i, 258) the work illustrated numerous cabinet of curiosity objects as well as demons and dragons. seyfried referenced the writings of barlaeus, boyle, dapper, guericke, kircher, lubienicki, olearius, schott, and many others. the work incorporated both folk lore and current scientific discoveries, characteristic of works during the german baroque period. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 6 5/8\" by 3 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"6212","title":{"en":"seyfried, pub. 1694 - flying fish & narwhal whale"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35125/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 some very light foxing in the margins.  There is some tissue residue at the left edge.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T15:24:00.748Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":35141,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35142/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition celestial engraving is from johann elert bode's \n die gestirne or \n the stars . the work was published in berlin in 1782. the plates were engraved by daniel berger. \n \n johann elert bode (1747-1826) was a german royal astronomer and director of berlin's astronomical observatory. \"his star maps, the representation of the stars in 34 sheets, are among the best star maps anyone had.\" (adb iii, 1) \"his two star atlases were for a long time indispensable tools for astronomers. [... it] contained more than 5,000 stars.\" (dsb ii, 220) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/2\" by 8 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring and stars in gold"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"6229","title":{"en":"bode - constellation chart: taurus (bull). 14"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35142/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint toning or discoloration to the margins or few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T15:24:57.825Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":35142,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35143/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35143/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","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 likely from 1603 and published by christoph mang et al in augsberg, germany (but was presented without title page). this engraving is on chain-linked paper with latin text to verso. \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 gold which reflects light. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 18\" by 13 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring in gouache and watercolor and stars in gold"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6230","title":{"en":"bayer - constellation chart: auriga, the charioteer"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35143/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. 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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. 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There is a slight binding crease to the right of the fold with a very small ~ 1/2\" tear at the lower edge.  There are a couple small, closed tears with archival repair at the upper margin.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  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There is some faint toning of the paper from age.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. 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The far left plate mark is cropped slightly due the printing and binding process but no image or border loss.  There is some period paper at the left edge to strengthen the plate.  There is text to verso which may have some bleed through.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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The far left plate mark is cropped slightly due the printing and binding process but no image or border loss.  There is some period paper at the left edge to strengthen the plate.  There is text to verso which may have some bleed through.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T16:02:24.178Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":35174,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35175/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35175/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this engraved map is from claudius ptolemaeus (ptolemy) and giovanni antonio magini's \n geographiae universae tum vet(eris, t)um novae absolutissimum opus, duobus voluminibus distinct(um). auctore i. a. magino. the work was published in 1596 in venice by s. galignani erben. this is the first magini edition in latin. the maps were engraved by girolamo porro. \n \n this work is considered a later published editon of ptolemy (ptolemaeus)\u2019s \n geographia . the work was considered one of the most influential cartographic accounts of the ancient world and served as inspiration for all renaissance mapmakers. he compiled what was known of the world's geography in the roman empire during his time (circa 90-168 ad). ptolemy was a mathematician, astronomer, geographer, astrologer, and poet. the earliest known manuscripts of \n geographia date to 1300 and was first printed in 1477. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 3/4\" by 6 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6262","title":{"en":"magini's ptolemy, pub. 1596 - globe with windheads"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35175/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The far left plate mark is cropped slightly due the printing and binding process but no image or border loss.  There is some period paper at the left edge to strengthen the plate.  There is text to verso which may have some bleed through.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":290,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T16:04:13.329Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":35175,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35176/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this engraved map is from claudius ptolemaeus (ptolemy) and giovanni antonio magini's \n geographiae universae tum vet(eris, t)um novae absolutissimum opus, duobus voluminibus distinct(um). auctore i. a. magino. the work was published in 1596 in venice by s. galignani erben. this is the first magini edition in latin. the maps were engraved by girolamo porro. \n \n this work is considered a later published editon of ptolemy (ptolemaeus)\u2019s \n geographia . the work was considered one of the most influential cartographic accounts of the ancient world and served as inspiration for all renaissance mapmakers. he compiled what was known of the world's geography in the roman empire during his time (circa 90-168 ad). ptolemy was a mathematician, astronomer, geographer, astrologer, and poet. the earliest known manuscripts of \n geographia date to 1300 and was first printed in 1477. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 3/4\" by 6 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6263","title":{"en":"magini's ptolemy, pub. 1596 - map of the world with windheads"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35176/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The far left plate mark is cropped slightly due the printing and binding process but no image or border loss.  There is some period paper at the left edge to strengthen the plate.  There is text to verso which may have some bleed through.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T16:06:18.902Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":35176,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35177/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35177/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fascinating engraving is from john harris's \n navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca. or, a complete collection of voyages and travels... the maps included in this work were mostly completed by emanuel bowen. this is the second edition of the work was published in london for t. woodward between 1744 and 1748. \n \n \"a collection of all known voyages ... [navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca] is valuable for the original impressions of the fine series of maps by herman moll, including a very good one of america. also there is one of the world according to mercator's projection, with improvements, showing the northern coast line and part of the west and south coasts of australia together with parts of tasmania and new zealand. among voyages included are those of magellan, drake, cavendish, schouten, hawkins, narbrough, and dampier.\" (hill) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 3/4\u201d by 15\u201d (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6264","title":{"en":"harris - a new & accurate map of africa"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35177/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good condition overall. There is some separation of the paper at the fold.   The plates can exhibit some minor offset or imperfections to be expected with age. Some of the plates will have faint toning at the folds. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T16:06:45.344Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":35177,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35178/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35178/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fascinating engraving is from john harris's \n navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca. or, a complete collection of voyages and travels... the maps included in this work were mostly completed by emanuel bowen. this is the second edition of the work was published in london for t. woodward between 1744 and 1748. \n \n \"a collection of all known voyages ... [navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca] is valuable for the original impressions of the fine series of maps by herman moll, including a very good one of america. also there is one of the world according to mercator's projection, with improvements, showing the northern coast line and part of the west and south coasts of australia together with parts of tasmania and new zealand. among voyages included are those of magellan, drake, cavendish, schouten, hawkins, narbrough, and dampier.\" (hill) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 18 1/4\u201d by 15\u201d (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6265","title":{"en":"harris - a new & accurate map of asia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35178/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. The plates can exhibit some minor offset or imperfections to be expected with age. Some of the plates will have faint toning at the folds. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T16:07:20.549Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":35178,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":1200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35179/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35179/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"description: \n \n \"new map of georgia, with part of carolina, florida and louisiana. drawn from original draughts, assisted by the most approved maps and charts collected by eman: bowen. geographer to his majesty\" covers from charles town to the mississippi river and extends into florida to cape canaveral. it was included as an accompaniment to a new chapter \"the history of the rise, progress, and present state of the colony of georgia\" included for the first time in this edition. besides being a spectacular image, much useful information is also included, particularly the coastal settlements, indian villages and french and english forts. a distinction is made between tribes that are friendly and hostile to the english. the trading paths and main roads are marked, many shown here for the first time. the modern relevance and historical importance of this map was demonstrated when it was used in a 1981 supreme court case over the location of the boundary between georgia and south carolina at the mouth of the savannah river. \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this fascinating engraving is from john harris's \n navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca. or, a complete collection of voyages and travels... the maps included in this work were mostly completed by emanuel bowen. this is the second edition of the work was published in london for t. woodward between 1744 and 1748. \n \n \"a collection of all known voyages ... [navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca] is valuable for the original impressions of the fine series of maps by herman moll, including a very good one of america. also there is one of the world according to mercator's projection, with improvements, showing the northern coast line and part of the west and south coasts of australia together with parts of tasmania and new zealand. among voyages included are those of magellan, drake, cavendish, schouten, hawkins, narbrough, and dampier.\" (hill) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 19 1/4\u201d by 15\u201d (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"6266","title":{"en":"harris - new map of georgia, with part of carolina, florida and louisiana"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35179/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There has been some archivally added left and right margins with period paper.  The plates can exhibit some minor offset or imperfections to be expected with age. Some of the plates will have faint toning at the folds. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":1200,"soldPrice":2100,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T16:09:54.722Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":35179,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":2000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35180/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35180/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","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: ~ 18\u201d by 15 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":16000,"lotNumber":"6267","title":{"en":"de bry - map of florida (southeast north america, cuba, bahamas)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35180/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There can be some occasional wear or closed tears to edges of the paper in this work.  Some of the image / plates from the work are printed to the edge 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":2000,"soldPrice":5450,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T16:13:17.732Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$12,000 - $16,000","currency":"USD","id":35180,"estimateMin":12000},{"startPrice":1500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35181/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35181/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35181/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35181/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35181/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35181/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35181/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35181/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35181/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35181/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35181/011/011.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n an isleta man \n cheyenne type \n four horns - arikarakyello - santo domingo \n laguna watchtower \n lucero - santo domingo \n morning eagle - piegan \n replastering a paguate house \n tuvahe - jemez \n white calf - piegan \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this moving photogravure in folio size is from edward curtis's \n the north american indian being a series of volumes picturing and describing the indians of the united states and alaska. edited by frederick webb hodge. foreword by theodore roosevelt. field research conducted under the patronage of j. pierpont morgan . the work was published in 1909 & 1911 & 1926 in cambridge, massachusetts. this was part of # 198 of a proposed edition of 500 (though about 272 sets are believed to be completed). \n \n the photogravures depict native americans from the mandan, arikara, atsina, piegan, cheyenne, arapaho, tiwa and keres cultures. curtis's work was a remarkable record of native american life and one of the most ambitious anthropological studies done. w. h. holmes, chief of the bureau of american ethnology in 1910, stated that this \"publication should last for a thousand years.\" \n the north american indian was referred to as \u201cthe most gigantic undertaking since the making of the king james edition of the bible\u201d and containing \u201cthe most exquisite book art of our time.\u201d \n \n edward sheriff curtis (1868-1952) was an american photographer and ultimately historian of the american west. he travelled extensively for three decades living with the native american tribes. he immersed himself in their customs, languages and beliefs. he detailed and photographed the tribes creating a truly comprehensive look into their lives. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 1/2\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: photogravure"},"estimateMax":10000,"lotNumber":"6268","title":{"en":"edward curtis, folio - 10 native american photogravures"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35181/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. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":1500,"soldPrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T16:13:58.051Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5,000 - $10,000","currency":"USD","id":35181,"estimateMin":5000},{"startPrice":750,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35182/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35182/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","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 1908 in cambridge, massachusetts. the photogravure is on van gelder paper but the watermark is absent (not uncommon as it depended how the paper was placed when printed). \n \n the photogravures depict native americans from the teton sioux, yanktonai, and assinboin 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":10000,"lotNumber":"6269","title":{"en":"edward curtis, folio - sioux chiefs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35182/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. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":750,"soldPrice":1700,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T16:16:19.423Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5,000 - $10,000","currency":"USD","id":35182,"estimateMin":5000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35183/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35183/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored lithograph is from one of the rarest indian works, james otto lewis\u2019s \n the aboriginal portfolio . it was the first collection of portraits of north american indians preceding both catlin and mckenney & hall\u2019s works. george lehman & peter s. duval published the portfolio in philadelphia between 1835 and 1836. lewis was responsible with the images with hand-coloring completed by lehman & duval. \n \n \n the aboriginal portfolio is the first published portrait collection of prominent native american leaders, made \"on the spot and in the field.\" \"lewis is about to publish in numbers, a collection of indian lithographic portraits taken by him during a residence of about fifteen years among the various tribes of the west. he has succeeded in obtaining numerous portraits, all of which are remarkably true to nature. some of the lithographs we have examined, and we are sure that they are well calculated to excite interest.\" - st. louis commercial bulletin, may 18, 1835. \n \n james otto lewis (1799-1858) was born in philadelphia. he studied in st. louis and became an engraver in portraitist. he moved to detroit later, when in 1823 the governor of michigan, lewis cass, asked him to paint tens-qua-ta-wa, a shawnee prophet, in an official diplomatic delegation to the city (plate 67). cass sent the portrait to thomas l. mckenney, superintendent of indian fairs, with the request he become the official government portraitist of indian councils in the great lakes region. \n \n lewis\u2019s work was also the first large work to deal with a subject beyond the east coast and also one of the earliest american lithography projects. lewis painted indians on his travels with michigan governor lewis cass. they went on four indian treaty expeditions in the great lakes regions. unfortunately, like mckenney & hall's work, lewis's original paintings were destroyed in the smithsonian fire of 1865. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 3/4\" by 18 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6270","title":{"en":"lewis - kee-me-one or rain, a chippeway chief"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35183/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some faint toned spots, handling, or minor wear / closed tears at the edges from age.  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":250,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T16:16:52.243Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":35183,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35184/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35184/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored lithograph is from one of the rarest indian works, james otto lewis\u2019s \n the aboriginal portfolio . it was the first collection of portraits of north american indians preceding both catlin and mckenney & hall\u2019s works. george lehman & peter s. duval published the portfolio in philadelphia between 1835 and 1836. lewis was responsible with the images with hand-coloring completed by lehman & duval. \n \n \n the aboriginal portfolio is the first published portrait collection of prominent native american leaders, made \"on the spot and in the field.\" \"lewis is about to publish in numbers, a collection of indian lithographic portraits taken by him during a residence of about fifteen years among the various tribes of the west. he has succeeded in obtaining numerous portraits, all of which are remarkably true to nature. some of the lithographs we have examined, and we are sure that they are well calculated to excite interest.\" - st. louis commercial bulletin, may 18, 1835. \n \n james otto lewis (1799-1858) was born in philadelphia. he studied in st. louis and became an engraver in portraitist. he moved to detroit later, when in 1823 the governor of michigan, lewis cass, asked him to paint tens-qua-ta-wa, a shawnee prophet, in an official diplomatic delegation to the city (plate 67). cass sent the portrait to thomas l. mckenney, superintendent of indian fairs, with the request he become the official government portraitist of indian councils in the great lakes region. \n \n lewis\u2019s work was also the first large work to deal with a subject beyond the east coast and also one of the earliest american lithography projects. lewis painted indians on his travels with michigan governor lewis cass. they went on four indian treaty expeditions in the great lakes regions. unfortunately, like mckenney & hall's work, lewis's original paintings were destroyed in the smithsonian fire of 1865. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 3/4\" by 18 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6271","title":{"en":"lewis - shing-gaa-ba-w'osin or the figure'd stone, a chippewa chief"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35184/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some faint toned spots, handling, or minor wear / closed tears at the edges from age.  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":250,"soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T16:17:18.936Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":35184,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":1200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35185/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35185/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"george catlin\u2019s \n north american indian portfolio features stunning lithographs which capture native american history. field describes the lithographs as \u201cbeautiful scenes in indian life [that] are probably the most truthful ever presented to the public.\u201d the full title reads \n north american indian portfolio. hunting scenes and amusements of the rocky mountains and prairies of america. from drawings and notes of the author, made during eight years travel amongst forty-eight of the wildest and most remote tribes of savages in north america . \n \n this is a folio lithograph from the rare hand-colored issue that was published in london circa 1875 for george catlin by chatto & windus. the lithographs are considered to be from the best edition which are mounted on card and feature original hand-coloring to imitate watercolors. the lithographs represent the greatest images from catlin\u2019s travels. \n \n george catlin\u2019s \n portfolio marks a noteworthy moment in american history. catlin traveled extensively chronicling the lives and culture of indians across america. he created nearly 500 paintings of which some were used to make prints for this momentous work. catlin described his need to do this work in that \u201cthe history and customs of such a people, preserved by pictorial illustrations, are themes worthy of the lifetime of one man, and nothing short of the loss of my life shall prevent me from visiting their country and becoming their historian.\u201d original images of native americans are uncommon from the 19th century, and catlin\u2019s are among the most detailed and impressive. \n \n catlin summarized the native american as \"an honest, hospitable, faithful, brave, warlike, cruel, revengeful, relentless, -- yet honourable, contemplative and religious being.\" in a famous passage from the preface of his north american indian portfolio, catlin describes how the sight of several tribal chiefs in philadelphia led to his resolution to record their way of life: \"the history and customs of such a people, preserved by pictorial illustrations, are themes worthy of the lifetime of one man, and nothing short of the loss of my life shall prevent me from visiting their country and becoming their historian.\" he saw no future for either their way of life or their very existence, and with these thoughts always at the back of his mind he worked, against time, setting himself a truly punishing schedule, to record what he saw. from 1832 to 1837 he spent the summer months sketching the tribes and then finished his pictures in oils during the winter. the record he left is unique, both in its breadth and also in the sympathetic understanding that his images constantly demonstrate. \n \n george catlin (1796-1872) was an american lawyer, painter, author, and traveler. he originally was a lawyer but moved to philadelphia in 1821 to become an artist. he became a member of the pennsylvania academy of fine arts in 1824. he made his way early on by creating society portraits and miniatures. he travelled to buffalo in 1825 producing original artwork on the construction and opening of the erie canal. during his stay in buffalo, he would paint the seneca chief, red jacket, which led to his monumental western expedition and renowned indian paintings. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 5/8\" by 22\"; image ~ 11 15/16\" by 17 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored folio lithograph; on woven paper cut to image edge and mounted on card as issued with ink-ruled frame"},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"6272","title":{"en":"catlin, folio, on card - dying buffalo bull, in snow drift"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35185/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some closed tears, foxing, wear, or chipping in the margins / to the card.  The lithograph itself is in excellent condition.  There may me be a few faint marks, fox marks, or minor imperfections to be expected with age and mostly marginal with the work.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":1200,"soldPrice":1200,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T16:17:42.648Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,500 - $3,500","currency":"USD","id":35185,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":1200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35186/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35186/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"george catlin\u2019s \n north american indian portfolio features stunning lithographs which capture native american history. field describes the lithographs as \u201cbeautiful scenes in indian life [that] are probably the most truthful ever presented to the public.\u201d the full title reads \n north american indian portfolio. hunting scenes and amusements of the rocky mountains and prairies of america. from drawings and notes of the author, made during eight years travel amongst forty-eight of the wildest and most remote tribes of savages in north america . \n \n this is a folio lithograph from the rare hand-colored issue that was published in london circa 1875 for george catlin by chatto & windus. the lithographs are considered to be from the best edition which are mounted on card and feature original hand-coloring to imitate watercolors. the lithographs represent the greatest images from catlin\u2019s travels. \n \n george catlin\u2019s \n portfolio marks a noteworthy moment in american history. catlin traveled extensively chronicling the lives and culture of indians across america. he created nearly 500 paintings of which some were used to make prints for this momentous work. catlin described his need to do this work in that \u201cthe history and customs of such a people, preserved by pictorial illustrations, are themes worthy of the lifetime of one man, and nothing short of the loss of my life shall prevent me from visiting their country and becoming their historian.\u201d original images of native americans are uncommon from the 19th century, and catlin\u2019s are among the most detailed and impressive. \n \n catlin summarized the native american as \"an honest, hospitable, faithful, brave, warlike, cruel, revengeful, relentless, -- yet honourable, contemplative and religious being.\" in a famous passage from the preface of his north american indian portfolio, catlin describes how the sight of several tribal chiefs in philadelphia led to his resolution to record their way of life: \"the history and customs of such a people, preserved by pictorial illustrations, are themes worthy of the lifetime of one man, and nothing short of the loss of my life shall prevent me from visiting their country and becoming their historian.\" he saw no future for either their way of life or their very existence, and with these thoughts always at the back of his mind he worked, against time, setting himself a truly punishing schedule, to record what he saw. from 1832 to 1837 he spent the summer months sketching the tribes and then finished his pictures in oils during the winter. the record he left is unique, both in its breadth and also in the sympathetic understanding that his images constantly demonstrate. \n \n george catlin (1796-1872) was an american lawyer, painter, author, and traveler. he originally was a lawyer but moved to philadelphia in 1821 to become an artist. he became a member of the pennsylvania academy of fine arts in 1824. he made his way early on by creating society portraits and miniatures. he travelled to buffalo in 1825 producing original artwork on the construction and opening of the erie canal. during his stay in buffalo, he would paint the seneca chief, red jacket, which led to his monumental western expedition and renowned indian paintings. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 5/8\" by 21 1/4\"; image ~ 11 15/16\" by 17 11/16\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored folio lithograph; on woven paper cut to image edge and mounted on card as issued with ink-ruled frame"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"6273","title":{"en":"catlin, folio, on card - ball play"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35186/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some closed tears, foxing, wear, or chipping in the margins / to the card.  The lithograph itself is in excellent condition.  There may me be a few faint marks, fox marks, or minor imperfections to be expected with age and mostly marginal with the work.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":1200,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T17:19:44.812Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":35186,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35187/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35187/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare aquatint engraving is from karl bodmer's \n travels in the interior of north america or \n voyage dans l\u2019intérieur de l\u2019amérique du nord executé pendant les années 1832, 1833 et 1834 . the work was published in paris, coblentz and london between 1839 and 1842. it has the blind stamp. \n \n karl bodmer's images show great versatility and technical virtuosity and give us a uniquely accomplished and detailed picture of a previously little understood (and soon to vanish) way of life. swiss-born bodmer was engaged by prince maximilian zu wied-neuwied specifically to provide a record of his travels in north america, principally among the plains indians. \n \n in the company of david dreidoppel (prince maximilian's servant and hunting companion), their travels in north america were to last from 1832 to 1834. they arrived in boston in july 1832, traveled on to philadelphia, where they stayed with napoleon bonaparte's elder brother joseph. from here they headed west across pennsylvania across the alleghenies to pittsburgh and the ohio country, visiting all the important german settlements en route. \n \n their most important stop on their route west was at the utopian colony of new harmony in indiana. the prince spent five months there in the company of some of the country's leading scientific men, and studying all the relevant literature on backcountry america. on 24 march 1833 the party reached st. louis, missouri, and the start of the journey into indian country. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 18\" by 24 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"6274","title":{"en":"karl bodmer - sih-chida and mahchsi-karehde, mandan indians"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35187/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint general wear or toning and a few minor imperfections to be expected with age and size.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact with any questions."},"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1300,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T16:19:08.201Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","currency":"USD","id":35187,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35188/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35188/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","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":"6275","title":{"en":"goya - it is time [ya es hora]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35188/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":290,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T16:20:44.248Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":35188,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35189/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautifully illustrated, original etching by marc chagall was part of nikolai gogol's \n les ames mortes . the work was published in paris by teriade in 1948. this was a limited edition of 368 copies, this being one of 285 on arche woven paper, and numbered 323. the colophon was signed by chagall (photocopy included with purchase). chagall's signature, done to the original plate, is present in the etching. \n \n chagall had created 107 etchings for the work for ambroise vollard, but upon vollard's death in 1939, his work for \n les ames mortes had yet to be published. he eventually was able to buy back his engravings from lucien vollard, ambroise's brother, in 1946. he then commissioned teriade to publish the completed work. \n \n \"the most complete work, [it] appeared quickly in 1948. it was necessary beforehand to restore the proofs, which were dirty.\" (cécile chicha-castex, 'la reprise des editions inachevees d\u2019ambroise vollard'.. petit palais, 2021, pp. 101\u2013105 and cat. 53\u201355) \"here, the drypoint, opposing pure lines and areas of sieving, of zebra stripes, of dense black, restores the complexity of gogol's world, this profusion which is sometimes crossed by a poignant recourse to russian soil.\" (chapon, the painter and the book, pp. 223-224) \n \n marc chagall (1887-1985) was a belarusian-french artist. his given name was moishe segal and was born in belarus which was part of the russian empire. his art was influenced by symbolism, fauvism, cubism, and surrealism. the art critic, robert hughes, described chagall as \"the quintessential jewish artist of the twentieth century. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11\" by 15\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: etching"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"6276","title":{"en":"chagall - the prosecutor's funeral - l'enterrement du procureur"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35189/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T16:21:46.361Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":35189,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35190/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautifully illustrated, original etching by marc chagall was part of nikolai gogol's \n les ames mortes . the work was published in paris by teriade in 1948. this was a limited edition of 368 copies, this being one of 285 on arche woven paper, and numbered 323. the colophon was signed by chagall (photocopy included with purchase). chagall's signature, done to the original plate, is present in the etching. \n \n chagall had created 107 etchings for the work for ambroise vollard, but upon vollard's death in 1939, his work for \n les ames mortes had yet to be published. he eventually was able to buy back his engravings from lucien vollard, ambroise's brother, in 1946. he then commissioned teriade to publish the completed work. \n \n \"the most complete work, [it] appeared quickly in 1948. it was necessary beforehand to restore the proofs, which were dirty.\" (cécile chicha-castex, 'la reprise des editions inachevees d\u2019ambroise vollard'.. petit palais, 2021, pp. 101\u2013105 and cat. 53\u201355) \"here, the drypoint, opposing pure lines and areas of sieving, of zebra stripes, of dense black, restores the complexity of gogol's world, this profusion which is sometimes crossed by a poignant recourse to russian soil.\" (chapon, the painter and the book, pp. 223-224) \n \n marc chagall (1887-1985) was a belarusian-french artist. his given name was moishe segal and was born in belarus which was part of the russian empire. his art was influenced by symbolism, fauvism, cubism, and surrealism. the art critic, robert hughes, described chagall as \"the quintessential jewish artist of the twentieth century. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11\" by 15\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: etching"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"6277","title":{"en":"chagall - chichikov slept in the office - tchitchikov couchait au bureau"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35190/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T16:22:12.373Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":35190,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35191/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautifully illustrated, original etching by marc chagall was part of nikolai gogol's \n les ames mortes . the work was published in paris by teriade in 1948. this was a limited edition of 368 copies, this being one of 285 on arche woven paper, and numbered 323. the colophon was signed by chagall (photocopy included with purchase). chagall's signature, done to the original plate, is present in the etching. \n \n chagall had created 107 etchings for the work for ambroise vollard, but upon vollard's death in 1939, his work for \n les ames mortes had yet to be published. he eventually was able to buy back his engravings from lucien vollard, ambroise's brother, in 1946. he then commissioned teriade to publish the completed work. \n \n \"the most complete work, [it] appeared quickly in 1948. it was necessary beforehand to restore the proofs, which were dirty.\" (cécile chicha-castex, 'la reprise des editions inachevees d\u2019ambroise vollard'.. petit palais, 2021, pp. 101\u2013105 and cat. 53\u201355) \"here, the drypoint, opposing pure lines and areas of sieving, of zebra stripes, of dense black, restores the complexity of gogol's world, this profusion which is sometimes crossed by a poignant recourse to russian soil.\" (chapon, the painter and the book, pp. 223-224) \n \n marc chagall (1887-1985) was a belarusian-french artist. his given name was moishe segal and was born in belarus which was part of the russian empire. his art was influenced by symbolism, fauvism, cubism, and surrealism. the art critic, robert hughes, described chagall as \"the quintessential jewish artist of the twentieth century. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11\" by 15\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: etching"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"6278","title":{"en":"chagall - chichikov's birth - la naissance de tchitchikov"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35191/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T16:22:38.478Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":35191,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35192/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautifully illustrated, original etching by marc chagall was part of nikolai gogol's \n les ames mortes . the work was published in paris by teriade in 1948. this was a limited edition of 368 copies, this being one of 285 on arche woven paper, and numbered 323. the colophon was signed by chagall (photocopy included with purchase). chagall's signature, done to the original plate, is present in the etching. \n \n chagall had created 107 etchings for the work for ambroise vollard, but upon vollard's death in 1939, his work for \n les ames mortes had yet to be published. he eventually was able to buy back his engravings from lucien vollard, ambroise's brother, in 1946. he then commissioned teriade to publish the completed work. \n \n \"the most complete work, [it] appeared quickly in 1948. it was necessary beforehand to restore the proofs, which were dirty.\" (cécile chicha-castex, 'la reprise des editions inachevees d\u2019ambroise vollard'.. petit palais, 2021, pp. 101\u2013105 and cat. 53\u201355) \"here, the drypoint, opposing pure lines and areas of sieving, of zebra stripes, of dense black, restores the complexity of gogol's world, this profusion which is sometimes crossed by a poignant recourse to russian soil.\" (chapon, the painter and the book, pp. 223-224) \n \n marc chagall (1887-1985) was a belarusian-french artist. his given name was moishe segal and was born in belarus which was part of the russian empire. his art was influenced by symbolism, fauvism, cubism, and surrealism. the art critic, robert hughes, described chagall as \"the quintessential jewish artist of the twentieth century. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11\" by 15\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: etching"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"6279","title":{"en":"chagall - our hero was insisting on being ready - notre heros tenait a etre pret"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35192/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T16:23:04.823Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":35192,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35193/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35193/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","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 after original art by pablo picasso. \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":2000,"lotNumber":"6280","title":{"en":"after pablo picasso & buffon - l'aigle (the eagle)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35193/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint 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.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1800,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T16:27:07.944Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":35196,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35197/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35197/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35197/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35197/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35197/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35197/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35197/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35197/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35197/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35197/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35197/011/011.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this attractive color lithograph is by alphonse mucha as part of the work by robert de flers entitled \n ilsee, princess of tripoli . the work was published in paris by by l'edition d'art & h. piazza in 1897. it was part a limited edition of 252. \n \n this work was considered one of the finest examples of mucha's book illustrations. (ray, the art of the french illustrated book 366) according to the mucha foundation, by the time robert de flers completed the manuscript for the story, mucha had only three months to complete the 134 lithographs to illustrate the text. he later wrote: \u201cwe worked on four stones simultaneously. i did some of the drawings straight onto the stone. other things, particularly the decorative edgings, i drew on tracing paper which was then passed on to the draughtsmen who continued the work with the colors i specified. i hardly had time to sketch out the motif for an ornament when they came and took it from my hands and got down to work on it.\u201d \n \n alfons maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9\" by 11 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"6284","title":{"en":"mucha - 5 ornately illustrated pages with image and text to each side"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35197/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":260,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T16:28:28.488Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":35197,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35198/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35198/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35198/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35198/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35198/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35198/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35198/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35198/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35198/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35198/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35198/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35198/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35198/013/013.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this attractive color lithograph is by alphonse mucha as part of the work by robert de flers entitled \n ilsee, princess of tripoli . the work was published in paris by by l'edition d'art & h. piazza in 1897. it was part a limited edition of 252. \n \n this work was considered one of the finest examples of mucha's book illustrations. (ray, the art of the french illustrated book 366) according to the mucha foundation, by the time robert de flers completed the manuscript for the story, mucha had only three months to complete the 134 lithographs to illustrate the text. he later wrote: \u201cwe worked on four stones simultaneously. i did some of the drawings straight onto the stone. other things, particularly the decorative edgings, i drew on tracing paper which was then passed on to the draughtsmen who continued the work with the colors i specified. i hardly had time to sketch out the motif for an ornament when they came and took it from my hands and got down to work on it.\u201d \n \n alfons maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9\" by 11 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"6285","title":{"en":"mucha - 5 ornately illustrated pages with image and text to each side"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35198/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":220,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T16:29:48.607Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":35198,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35199/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35199/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35199/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35199/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35199/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n colloque sentimental \n en sourdine \n l'amour par terre \n lettre \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this beautiful pochoir illustration is from the work \n fetes galantes . it was printed in 1928 and was part of a limited edition series of 1200. the illustrations were completed by george barbier. each plate in the work was inspired by one of paul verlaine poems that reflect the gallant parties of the 18th century when the rich aristocrats of the french court used to play scenes from the commedia dell\u2019 arte that were called \n fetes galantes. \n \n george barbier (1882-1932) was one of the greatest french artists of the early 20th century. he first exhibited in 1911 at the age of 29 where he gained many commissions to design costumes and illustrate works, fashion in particular. barbier led a group nicknamed by vogue \"the knights of the bracelet\" formed from artists from the ecole des beaux arts and including monvel, brissaud, iribe, lepape, and martin. beyond his illustrations, barbier created jewelry, glass and wallpaper design. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9\" by 11 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: pochoir lithograph, some with gold highlights"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6286","title":{"en":"barbier - 4 pochoir costume illustrations from fetes galantes"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35199/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T16:30:23.563Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":35199,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35200/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35200/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35200/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35200/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35200/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35200/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35200/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition, folio lithograph after a poster is from \n les maitres de l'affiche . the work was published by imprimerie chaix under the direction of jules cheret in paris between 1896 and 1900. the prints were published as a monthly subscription, with 4 sent each month to subscribers. on 16 occasions \"bonus\" plates of original designs by noted artists were also included. each lithograph features the blind embossed stamp of maitres de l'affiche designed by cheret. celebrated artists of the time contributed to the work including steinlen, mucha, toulouse-lautrec, bonnard, forain, grasset, meunier, louis rhead, dudley hardy, beggarstaff, edward penfield et al. \n \n jules cheret was considered the father of poster art. \"he dominated the series, with one in every four maitres by him, the first in each monthly instalment, and 7 of the special plates, a total of 67. with over 1000 poster designs to his credit, his large representation in the series is justified, although some critics have pointed out that, as the artistic director, he may have been biased towards selecting his own work.\" (appelbaum p.iii) cheret demonstrated a unique combination of artistic, technical, and entrepreneurial talent that spearheaded the poster industry. he opened his own print shop in 1866 in paris and from 1881 on his shop operated as part of the chaix firm which gave us \n les maitres de l'affiche . \n \n among the most sought after plates in the work are the \"job\" and \"moulin rouge\" by toulouse lautrec. rennert noted of the \"job\" by mucha that \"more than any other work of mucha's, this beauty established him as the master of convoluted hair and the creator of unforgettable popular images; the poster was used for years in many variants all over the world, sometimes with marginal text in various languages. a classic by any standard.\" (rennert, pai-xlix 389) \"jane abdy called it \"a secular icon, \" and indeed it is a magnificent production, considering that it advertises cigarette paper. \"the background, in a dull imperial purple is a perfect foil for the golden curls of the smoking girl, whose locks are spread over the poster like the delicate filigree work of an indian bracelet\"(abdy, p.136) \n \n this art subscription was created during the belle epoque period in france. \"there was nothing exclusive about the 'joie de vivre' that swept paris, at a delirious pace, out of the 19th century into the 20th. as victor hugo had observed, the city lived by, and for, the whole human race. haussman's great boulevards had opened up a spacious stage where paris made a spectacle of herself by day and night. outdoors and indoors the walls of buildings flowered with posters that took their themes from the passing show of 'la vie parisenne.' advertising never knew happier days. the most ephemeral of the arts has left us with a vision of the 'good old days' that vanished forever in the gunsmoke of 1914. those gay nineties and naughty noughts that will always be remembered as 'la belle epoque.'(the beautiful era)\" (horizon p. 97) \n \n \"by the 1890s the streets of every great metropolis were enlivened by large colourful posters (see the great poster movement). the poster had not only caught the fancy of the broad public, but its best examples were already being regarded as works of art (specifically, as fine prints) to be exhibited, reviewed in journals, collected and reprinted in a manageable form. in the last five years of the century, the imprimerie chaix was to play great part in codifying, hallowing and perpetuating the ebullient period of 'la belle epoque.' it was in those years that the firm published \n les maitres de l'affiche (masters of the poster) reduced lithographic versions, in authentic colours, of the best posters of europe and america, by more than 90 great artists, posters that bring the period to life.\" (appelbaum p.iii) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11\" by 15 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"6287","title":{"en":"maitres affiches - 6 poster lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35200/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor, closed tears at the extreme edges from handling.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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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":130,"lastUpdate":"2025-12-27T16:31:34.924Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":35201,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/35202/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2025-12-27","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition, folio lithograph after a poster is from \n les maitres de l'affiche . the work was published by imprimerie chaix under the direction of jules cheret in paris between 1896 and 1900. the prints were published as a monthly subscription, with 4 sent each month to subscribers. on 16 occasions \"bonus\" plates of original designs by noted artists were also included. each lithograph features the blind embossed stamp of maitres de l'affiche designed by cheret. celebrated artists of the time contributed to the work including steinlen, mucha, toulouse-lautrec, bonnard, forain, grasset, meunier, louis rhead, dudley hardy, beggarstaff, edward penfield et al. \n \n jules cheret was considered the father of poster art. \"he dominated the series, with one in every four maitres by him, the first in each monthly instalment, and 7 of the special plates, a total of 67. with over 1000 poster designs to his credit, his large representation in the series is justified, although some critics have pointed out that, as the artistic director, he may have been biased towards selecting his own work.\" (appelbaum p.iii) cheret demonstrated a unique combination of artistic, technical, and entrepreneurial talent that spearheaded the poster industry. he opened his own print shop in 1866 in paris and from 1881 on his shop operated as part of the chaix firm which gave us \n les maitres de l'affiche . \n \n among the most sought after plates in the work are the \"job\" and \"moulin rouge\" by toulouse lautrec. rennert noted of the \"job\" by mucha that \"more than any other work of mucha's, this beauty established him as the master of convoluted hair and the creator of unforgettable popular images; the poster was used for years in many variants all over the world, sometimes with marginal text in various languages. a classic by any standard.\" (rennert, pai-xlix 389) \"jane abdy called it \"a secular icon, \" and indeed it is a magnificent production, considering that it advertises cigarette paper. \"the background, in a dull imperial purple is a perfect foil for the golden curls of the smoking girl, whose locks are spread over the poster like the delicate filigree work of an indian bracelet\"(abdy, p.136) \n \n this art subscription was created during the belle epoque period in france. \"there was nothing exclusive about the 'joie de vivre' that swept paris, at a delirious pace, out of the 19th century into the 20th. as victor hugo had observed, the city lived by, and for, the whole human race. haussman's great boulevards had opened up a spacious stage where paris made a spectacle of herself by day and night. outdoors and indoors the walls of buildings flowered with posters that took their themes from the passing show of 'la vie parisenne.' advertising never knew happier days. the most ephemeral of the arts has left us with a vision of the 'good old days' that vanished forever in the gunsmoke of 1914. those gay nineties and naughty noughts that will always be remembered as 'la belle epoque.'(the beautiful era)\" (horizon p. 97) \n \n \"by the 1890s the streets of every great metropolis were enlivened by large colourful posters (see the great poster movement). the poster had not only caught the fancy of the broad public, but its best examples were already being regarded as works of art (specifically, as fine prints) to be exhibited, reviewed in journals, collected and reprinted in a manageable form. in the last five years of the century, the imprimerie chaix was to play great part in codifying, hallowing and perpetuating the ebullient period of 'la belle epoque.' it was in those years that the firm published \n les maitres de l'affiche (masters of the poster) reduced lithographic versions, in authentic colours, of the best posters of europe and america, by more than 90 great artists, posters that bring the period to life.\" (appelbaum p.iii) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/2\" by 15 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"6289","title":{"en":"maitres affiches by toussaint - le sillon"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35202/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There is a closed ~ 1/4\u201d tear at the bottom near the blind stamp.  There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor, closed tears at the extreme edges from handling.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor, closed tears at the extreme edges from handling.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There is a closed ~ 1/4\u201d tear at the bottom near the blind stamp.  There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor, closed tears at the extreme edges from handling.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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[combining] science and art in unequal proportions, meeting the demands of art at the expense, when necessary, of science. her portrayals of living insects and other animals were imbued with a charm, a minuteness of observation and an artistic sensibility that had not previously been seen in a natural history book' (peter dance, the art of natural history , pp.50-51)  paper size: ~ 5 1/2 - 5/8\" by 6 5/8 - 7\"  paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"6326","title":{"en":"merian - 5 insect & botanical engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35239/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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[combining] science and art in unequal proportions, meeting the demands of art at the expense, when necessary, of science. her portrayals of living insects and other animals were imbued with a charm, a minuteness of observation and an artistic sensibility that had not previously been seen in a natural history book' (peter dance, the art of natural history , pp.50-51)  paper size: ~ 6 1/8- 3/8\" by 7 7/8 - 8 1/4\"  paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"6327","title":{"en":"merian - 3 insect & botanical engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35240/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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[combining] science and art in unequal proportions, meeting the demands of art at the expense, when necessary, of science. her portrayals of living insects and other animals were imbued with a charm, a minuteness of observation and an artistic sensibility that had not previously been seen in a natural history book' (peter dance, the art of natural history , pp.50-51)  paper size: ~ 6 3/4\" by 9\"  paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"6328","title":{"en":"merian - floral wreath & moth metamorphosis. 170"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35241/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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[combining] science and art in unequal proportions, meeting the demands of art at the expense, when necessary, of science. her portrayals of living insects and other animals were imbued with a charm, a minuteness of observation and an artistic sensibility that had not previously been seen in a natural history book' (peter dance, the art of natural history , pp.50-51)  paper size: ~ 6 1/4\" by 8 7/8\"  paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"6329","title":{"en":"merian - crown imperial lily with moth metamorphosis. 160"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35242/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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[et] première centurie de planches enluminées et non enluminées... . the work was published in paris by chez lacombe between 1776 and 1782 as well as amsterdam by chez rey between 1775 and 1779. \n \n pierre-joseph buchoz (1731-1807) was a french physician, lawyer, and naturalist. he was highly interested in chinese culture and followed after voltaire introducing 'chinoiserie' to the european audience. he was the first to produce a botanical work following this tradition. the engravings \"have the decorative qualities which we have always associated with far eastern art.\" (blunt and stearn) \n \n the engravings for \n collection précieuse.. were completed by jean baptiste desmoulins, jean charles bacquoy, jean victor dupin, claude mathieu fessard, and others. many of the botanical engravings are shown with insects, butterflies, or birds. the plants of china and europe were illustrated in buchoz's work. \n \n the beautiful images in the work were drawn from flowers cultivated in gardens in china and europe in the 18th century. buchoz\u2019s engravings are easily recognized by their strong detail and their visually appealing balanced composition. as stated by art historian michael sullivan, these engravings are \u201cremarkable from the technical point of view\u201d for the way in which \u201cthe engraver has not merely transmitted the line... but has managed to suggest, with the burin, the tone of chinese watercolour. only when we look carefully at these pictures do we realize that they are engraved and not drawn with the brush.\u201d \n \n the engravings for \n premiere centurie.. include beautiful natural history illustrations of fish, birds, entomology, and more. the work \"contains figures of the rarest and most remarkable, and most interesting phenomena of the three kingdoms of nature, each part being devoted to one of them.\" (anker) the images were often after jacques de favanne and engraved by c. baquoy. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 3/4\" by 15 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"6330","title":{"en":"buchoz - blue passion flower & moth. 2-76"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35243/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. 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[et] première centurie de planches enluminées et non enluminées... . the work was published in paris by chez lacombe between 1776 and 1782 as well as amsterdam by chez rey between 1775 and 1779. \n \n pierre-joseph buchoz (1731-1807) was a french physician, lawyer, and naturalist. he was highly interested in chinese culture and followed after voltaire introducing 'chinoiserie' to the european audience. he was the first to produce a botanical work following this tradition. the engravings \"have the decorative qualities which we have always associated with far eastern art.\" (blunt and stearn) \n \n the engravings for \n collection précieuse.. were completed by jean baptiste desmoulins, jean charles bacquoy, jean victor dupin, claude mathieu fessard, and others. many of the botanical engravings are shown with insects, butterflies, or birds. the plants of china and europe were illustrated in buchoz's work. \n \n the beautiful images in the work were drawn from flowers cultivated in gardens in china and europe in the 18th century. buchoz\u2019s engravings are easily recognized by their strong detail and their visually appealing balanced composition. as stated by art historian michael sullivan, these engravings are \u201cremarkable from the technical point of view\u201d for the way in which \u201cthe engraver has not merely transmitted the line... but has managed to suggest, with the burin, the tone of chinese watercolour. only when we look carefully at these pictures do we realize that they are engraved and not drawn with the brush.\u201d \n \n the engravings for \n premiere centurie.. include beautiful natural history illustrations of fish, birds, entomology, and more. the work \"contains figures of the rarest and most remarkable, and most interesting phenomena of the three kingdoms of nature, each part being devoted to one of them.\" (anker) the images were often after jacques de favanne and engraved by c. baquoy. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 3/4\" by 15 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"6331","title":{"en":"buchoz - rose & moth. 2-85"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/69330/lot/35244/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. 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