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There may be some faint toning or scattered foxing to paper from this work.  There may be a few minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T17:05:15.357Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36016,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36017/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36017/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36017/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36017/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36017/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36017/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36017/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this handsome lithograph is from etienne geoffroy saint-hilaire & frederic cuvier's \n histoire naturelle des mammiferes . the work was published in paris by a. belin between 1818 and 1842. the lithographs are after illustrations by jean charles werner. \n \n etienne geoffroy saint-hilaire (1772-1844) was a french naturalist. he established the principle of \"unity of composition\". he is considered a predecessor of the evo-devo evolutionary concept. he argued the possibility of transmutation of species over time through research in comparative anatomy, paleontology, and embryology. he was the father of isidore geoffroy saint-hilaire who followed in his studies of natural history and publishing. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21 1/2\" by 14 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"7402","title":{"en":"saint-hilaire - 6 quadruped lithographs (moose or elk, deer)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36017/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good condition overall.  There may be some faint toning or scattered foxing to paper from this work.  There may be a few minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:01:02.186Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36017,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":125,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36018/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36018/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36018/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare and early engraving is from matthaus merian's \n la danse des morts .. todten-tanz, wie derselbe in der löbl. u. welt-berühmten stadt basel .. zu sehen ist or \n the dance of the dead... the dance of death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of basel . this engraving was published in basel by j. r. imhof in 1756 (though title dated 1744). the engravings were done by a. chovin after the originals by merian. \n \n merian first rendered the 'dance of death' mural in 1616, just after emanuel bock's restoration. he published the most complete and reliable representation of the 'dance of death.' he viewed the mural as \"'a mirror of human existence' in which people should recognize themselves in their transience and the resulting demand for a meaningful, god-devoted christian life.\" (exhibition catalogue: dances of death of the hab) \n \n matthaeus merian (1593-1650) was part of an exceptional artistic family. he was an artist and engraver himself that was born in switzerland, and received training in engraving in zurich, nancy, paris, and strasbourg. he settled in frankfurt where he worked for johann theodor de bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, maria magdelena de bry. he was the father of matthaeus the younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, maria sibylla merian. he took over de bry's published house upon his death in 1623, and became particularly noted for his town views due to their artistry and accuracy. \n \n provenance: from the collection of the writer herbert heckmann (1930-1999) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 6 3/8\" by 8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"7403","title":{"en":"merian - pair of dance of death engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36018/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":125,"soldPrice":125,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:01:37.777Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":36018,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":125,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36019/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36019/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36019/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare and early engraving is from matthaus merian's \n la danse des morts .. todten-tanz, wie derselbe in der löbl. u. welt-berühmten stadt basel .. zu sehen ist or \n the dance of the dead... the dance of death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of basel . this engraving was published in basel by j. r. imhof in 1756 (though title dated 1744). the engravings were done by a. chovin after the originals by merian. \n \n merian first rendered the 'dance of death' mural in 1616, just after emanuel bock's restoration. he published the most complete and reliable representation of the 'dance of death.' he viewed the mural as \"'a mirror of human existence' in which people should recognize themselves in their transience and the resulting demand for a meaningful, god-devoted christian life.\" (exhibition catalogue: dances of death of the hab) \n \n matthaeus merian (1593-1650) was part of an exceptional artistic family. he was an artist and engraver himself that was born in switzerland, and received training in engraving in zurich, nancy, paris, and strasbourg. he settled in frankfurt where he worked for johann theodor de bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, maria magdelena de bry. he was the father of matthaeus the younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, maria sibylla merian. he took over de bry's published house upon his death in 1623, and became particularly noted for his town views due to their artistry and accuracy. \n \n provenance: from the collection of the writer herbert heckmann (1930-1999) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 6 3/8\" by 8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"7404","title":{"en":"merian - pair of dance of death engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36019/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":125,"soldPrice":130,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:02:11.391Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":36019,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36020/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36020/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36020/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36020/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36020/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36020/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36020/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36020/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored engraving is from pierre francois hughues d'hancarville's \n antiquités etrusques, grecques et romaines . this is from the second edition of the work and was published in paris y l'auteur & david between 1785 and 1787. this is the reduced (in size of printing) edition of \n antiquités... tirées du cabinet de m. hamilton first published in 1766. (blackmer) \n \n the engravings illustrate sir william hamilton's collection of ancient vases. the work is of particular importance in the development of neo-classical designs for pottery and porcelain, including wedgwood. the copperplate engravings were done by f. a. david and on chain-lined paper. the illustrations shoed antique vases, urns, and mythological scenes. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 7 1/2\" by 4 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"7405","title":{"en":"hancarville - 7 etruscan vase design engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36020/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:02:35.128Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":36020,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36021/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36021/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36021/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this captivating celestial engraving is from john flamsteed's \n atlas celeste . the work was published in paris by j. fortin and f. g. deschamps in 1776. it featured some of the most accurate and detailed star charts available for the time. jean fortin was responsible for reducing the plates from the large folio publication of flamsteed's atlas. this is the second edition of the atlas with the engravings worked on by p. c. le monnier and françois pasumot. \n \n john flamsteed (1646-1719) was the first royal astronomer. flamsteed spent nearly half a century observing and recording the sky. he catalogued over 3000 stars in his life. flamsteed also worked to correct bayer's represnetations of the constellation figures. however, as he did not want to release unverified data, he kept his records under seal in greenwich. his observations were pulled for publication in 1712 by isaac newton and edmund halley, as commissioned by the king. flamsteed refused to publish for the king, but newton pirated 400 publications, of which flamsteed managed to gather 300 of these and burn them. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10\" by 8 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"7406","title":{"en":"flamsteed - pair of constellations or celestial chart engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36021/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":230,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:03:35.479Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":36021,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36022/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36022/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36022/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this captivating celestial engraving is from john flamsteed's \n atlas celeste . the work was published in paris by j. fortin and f. g. deschamps in 1776. it featured some of the most accurate and detailed star charts available for the time. jean fortin was responsible for reducing the plates from the large folio publication of flamsteed's atlas. this is the second edition of the atlas with the engravings worked on by p. c. le monnier and françois pasumot. \n \n john flamsteed (1646-1719) was the first royal astronomer. flamsteed spent nearly half a century observing and recording the sky. he catalogued over 3000 stars in his life. flamsteed also worked to correct bayer's represnetations of the constellation figures. however, as he did not want to release unverified data, he kept his records under seal in greenwich. his observations were pulled for publication in 1712 by isaac newton and edmund halley, as commissioned by the king. flamsteed refused to publish for the king, but newton pirated 400 publications, of which flamsteed managed to gather 300 of these and burn them. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10\" by 8 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"7407","title":{"en":"flamsteed - pair of constellations or celestial chart engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36022/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":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:05:19.916Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":36022,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36023/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36023/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable elephant folio celestial engraving is from johann elert bode's \n uranographia sive astrorum descriptio. sumtus commodante .. fr. de hahn. atlas or \n uranographia, or a description of the star . the work was published in berlin in 1801 by the author. \n \n bode was one the most important authors of celestial atlases. his \n uranographia set new standards in the field, and was the most comprehensive work to date. \"among the astronomical authors of the 18th century, he holds the first rank.\" (adb iii, 1) further, the size and scale of the engravings are stunning, in elephant folio and printed on unfolded paper they are impressive to view. all edges are uncut, with this issue never being bound by the purchaser / subscriber. \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. .. the \n uranographia , which surpassed all its predecessors by listing over 17.000 stars and containing, for the first time, the nebulae, star clusters, and double stars discovered by william herschel.\" (dsb ii, 220) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 39 1/2\" by 26 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: elephant folio engraving on unfolded paper"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"7408","title":{"en":"bode, elephant folio - constellation chart: cygnus (swan), vultur et lyra, hercules. 8"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36023/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - Due to the size, this will have to be shipped in a tube. The engraving is unfolded paper."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":1600,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:05:53.731Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":36023,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36024/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36024/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable elephant folio celestial engraving is from johann elert bode's \n uranographia sive astrorum descriptio. sumtus commodante .. fr. de hahn. atlas or \n uranographia, or a description of the star . the work was published in berlin in 1801 by the author. \n \n bode was one the most important authors of celestial atlases. his \n uranographia set new standards in the field, and was the most comprehensive work to date. \"among the astronomical authors of the 18th century, he holds the first rank.\" (adb iii, 1) further, the size and scale of the engravings are stunning, in elephant folio and printed on unfolded paper they are impressive to view. all edges are uncut, with this issue never being bound by the purchaser / subscriber. \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. .. the \n uranographia , which surpassed all its predecessors by listing over 17.000 stars and containing, for the first time, the nebulae, star clusters, and double stars discovered by william herschel.\" (dsb ii, 220) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 39 1/2\" by 26 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: elephant folio engraving with professional hand-coloring on unfolded paper"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"7409","title":{"en":"bode, elephant folio - constellation chart: pegasus, equuleus (horse), delphinus (dolphin)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36024/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - Due to the size, this will have to be shipped in a tube. The engraving is unfolded paper."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":1700,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:06:55.113Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":36024,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36025/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this scientific engraving is athanasius kircher's \n d'onder-aardse weereld in haar goddelijk maaksel en wonderbare uitwerkselen aller dingen... it was published in 1682 in amsterdam by j. janssonius van waasberge. this was the first dutch translation of the original latin edition entitled \n mundus subterraneus . \n \n this work was based off kircher's visit to sicily in 1637-8 when etna and stromboli both erupted. this observation led him to conclude that the earth's center as a massive internal fire and that volcanoes acted as safety valves. his work speculated on geology, hidden lakes, rivers of fire, strange inhabitants, the sun, the moon, eclipses, currents, meteorology, medicines, poisons, and even fireworks. the work \u201cmust always command a high place in the literature as the first effort to describe the earth from a physical standpoint.\u201d (zittel, p. 25) \n \n athanasius kircher (1601-1680) was a jesuit priest and scholar. he gathered and helped disseminate knowledge from around the world gathered by jesuit missionaries. it is believed he was the first to depict the pacific ring of fire on a map. he was one of the final renaissance men. he lowered himself into vesuvius after an eruption, experimented with bioluminescence as a light source, and make the first known aeolian harp. he wrote 44 books, over 2000 manuscripts, and assembled one of the first natural history collections. kircher's work was itself fascinating for its thematic maps. his work was on the underground passages and subterranean networks of the globe. he created a map that was the first to show ocean currents. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 5/8\" by 15\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"7410","title":{"en":"kircher, pub. 1682 - map of south africa with madagascar"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36025/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":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:07:45.474Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":36025,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36026/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this engraving is from reverend thomas bankes's \n new system of geography (a new royal authentic and complete system of universal geography antient (sic) and modern...) the work was published by the kings royal license for alexander cook in london between 1787-1790. edward warren blake and alexander cook were also involved in the authoring of the work. \n \n \"the geography books which appeared in the closing decades of the eighteenth century... are of considerable significance to students of the history of ideas, for the light they shed on english interest in geography and geographical exploration at the end of the eighteenth century. one of the most imposing of these usually quite imposing books is thomas bankes, edward warren blake, and alexander cook's \n a new royal authentic and complete system of universal geography . a massive folio volume this was a popular work, running to six editions in the ten years from 1787 to 1797.\" (frost, thomas bankes\u2019s complete system, the la trobe journal, 1971) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 15\" by 9 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"7411","title":{"en":"bankes & bowen - map of the west indies (part of florida, americas)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36026/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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Due to age, some of the maps may exhibit handling or minor marks to be expected with age.  There may be a few minor old restorations.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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Due to age, some of the maps may exhibit handling or minor marks to be expected with age.  There may be a few minor old restorations.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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Due to age, some of the maps may exhibit handling or minor marks to be expected with age.  There may be a few minor old restorations.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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Due to age, some of the maps may exhibit handling or minor marks to be expected with age.  There may be a few minor old restorations.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:12:24.482Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36031,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36032/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36032/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, originally hand-colored engraving is from willem janszoon and joan blaeu's \n toonel des aerdrycks ofte nieuwe atlas, dat is beschryving van alle landen... the dutch edition of \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in amsterdam by joan blaeu between 1642 and 1655 (1661). \n \n the dutch edition of blaeu\u2019s theatrum orbis terrarum is the most complicated of the editions of this atlas. the text was reset at least four times, and the general title page shows many different dates from 1642 to 1661. however, the resetting of the text and the change of the date on the title page were not at the same time. (van der krogt) \n \n willem janszoon blaeu (1571-1638), jan's father, founded the famous blaeu cartographic firm in amsterdam. he studied astronomy and science under tycho brahe. he established a globe and instrument making business in 1599 which soon expanded into cartography publishing. it became one of the most important publishing firms in the world that was also later run by his sons cornelis and jan. their maps are noted for their fine engraving process, coloring, and design and are often referred to as \"the highest expression of dutch cartographical art.\" he also served as the official cartagropher for the dutch east india company in 1630. \n \n joan (johannes) blaeu (1596-1673) began the publication of the nuevo atlas in 1659 and would eventually change the title to atlas mayor. it was to be his most famous atlas, and was meant to include up to 13 volumes, but only 10 volumes were ever completed as his printing house was destroyed by fire. he was also noted for the publication of the atlas \n theatrum orbis terrarum . \n \n \n paper size: ~ 18 7/8\" by 32\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"7417","title":{"en":"blaeu, pub. 1642 - map of dnieper river (russia, ukraine)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36032/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The maps from the work are in generally very good to excellent condition overall.  Due to age, some of the maps may exhibit handling or minor marks to be expected with age.  There may be a few minor old restorations.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"soldPrice":700,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:13:49.715Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36032,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36033/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36033/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, originally hand-colored engraving is from willem janszoon and joan blaeu's \n toonel des aerdrycks ofte nieuwe atlas, dat is beschryving van alle landen... the dutch edition of \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in amsterdam by joan blaeu between 1642 and 1655 (1661). \n \n the dutch edition of blaeu\u2019s theatrum orbis terrarum is the most complicated of the editions of this atlas. the text was reset at least four times, and the general title page shows many different dates from 1642 to 1661. however, the resetting of the text and the change of the date on the title page were not at the same time. 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There is some separation of the paper at the lower fold.  Due to age, some of the maps may exhibit handling or minor marks to be expected with age.  There may be a few minor old restorations.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:14:19.582Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36033,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36034/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36034/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this handsome, originally hand-colored map is from jan jansson's \n novus atlas, das ist, welt-beschreibung mit schonen newen aubfuhrlichen taffeln inhaltende die konigreiche und lander des gantzen erdreichs . this is the german edition of the work which was published in amsterdam in 1656 by the author and henricus hondius. hondius & jansson were prominent cartographers at the height of the golden age of dutch cartography. \n \n jan janssonius (also known as johann or jan jansson or janszoon) (1588-1664) was part of an important family of dutch publishers, printers, and booksellers. they were responsible for many important publications. jan jansson was a noted geographer in his own right. he married the daughter of another prominent mapmaker, jodocus hondius, and also worked with her brothers henricus & jodocus ii. \n \n henricus hondius (1597-1651) & jodocus hondius (1593-1629) were dutch engravers and mapmakers. they learned the trade from their father, jodocus hondius, an engraver and geographer. he was involved with the republishing of mercator's atlas as well. the brothers worked closely together and took over their father's engraving business. he would later start his own shop in 1621 where he would eventually partner with jan janssonius and continued publishing mercator's work where it would eventually be referred to as the mercator-hondius-janssonius atlas. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 23 1/4\" by 19 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"7419","title":{"en":"jansson & hondius, pub. 1656 - map of holy island (lindisfarne), the farne islands, garnsey (guernsey), and jersey (england)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36034/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in overall fair to very good condition.  The work is prone to some image and text offfset, but in our opinion still present quite nicely showing signs of age.  There may be some archival repairs to edges or fold.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  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The work is prone to some image and text offfset, but in our opinion still present quite nicely showing signs of age.  There may be some archival repairs to edges or fold.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  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The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, some slight damage or loss to a small number of plates and charts, occasional creases, short tears and stains.  Generally considered excellent condition for the age.  There is slight wear to extremities, remains of ties to the cover / binding.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, some slight damage or loss to a small number of plates and charts, occasional creases, short tears and stains.  Generally considered excellent condition for the age.  There is slight wear to extremities, remains of ties to the cover / binding.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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four volumes with 65 color lithographs is sir walter lawry buller's \n a history of the birds of new zealand . the work published in london by the author between 1888 and 1905. \n \n the four volumes are a composite set which include: \n \n \n \n first two volumes are from the second edition (limited to 1000 sets) with 48 full page color lithographs. there are two uncolored plates and 90 in-text illustrations. it is in contemporary binding, black half-morocco with corners, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt tooling and lettering, gilt top edge. \n \n the two supplement volumes are in the first edition with 17 full page color lithographs. the first volume is bound in publisher's binding with a gilt kiwi on the front cover. the second volume is in contemporary binding, red half-morocco with corners and spine with raised bands decorated with gilt tooling. \n \n it is perhaps one of the most underrated 19th century color plate bird works. john gerard keulemans illustrated the majority of the plates. two uncolored plates from the work were done by e. wilson after p. j. smit. buller's work managed to record many of the country's native birds before they died out. \n \n the first edition only included 36 plates and the stones were destroyed. due to demand for the work, keulemans was hired to completely re-draw the plates as well as illustrate and add the new subjects. though considered a second edition due to the added plates and keulemans contribution it should almost be considered a separate publication entirely. \n \n sir walter lawry buller (1838-1906) was the son of a missionary and born in new zealand in 1838. he was knighted for his contributions to new zealand ornithology studies. buller exchibited \"... a confidence unusual in colonial scientists he set out to describe and name new species of birds himself rather than submitting them to the metropolitan authorities. his essay on the ornithology of new zealand, written for the dunedin exhibition in 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There has been some joint / board repair to one volume.  The first two volumes have some foxing to text in margins and some small tears or minor signs of handling.  The supplement volumes have some rubbing and minor foxing.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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beautiful seven volume, complete set is the first edition of cyrille pierre theodore laplace's \n voyage autour du monde par les mers de l'inde et de la chine exécuté sur la corvette de l'état la favorite pendant les années 1830, 1831, 1832... or \n voyage around the world by the seas of india and china of the corvette of her majesty la favorite executed during the 1830s, 1831 and 1832 under the command of mr. laplace, commander . the work was published in paris by imprimerie royale & arthus bertrand between 1833 and 1839. \n \n there are seven volumes in the work: \n \n four volumes of text in octavo with fold out map, bound in contemporary fawn demibasane, spine ribbed, title-pieces. the bindings have been re-stained, title-pieces roughly restores, some foxing. measures ~ 5 7/8\" by 9\" \n \n one volume of zoology in octavo with 32 engravings with original hand-coloring and gum highlights (22 mostly insects and crustaceans, 10 in the bound in supplement of lepidoptera). it is bound in modern fawn half-basane, spine ribbed, title-pieces present (often missing). the upper spine is slightly rubbed, otherwise fine example. measures ~ 5 7/8\" by 9\" \n \n volume in folio with 72 engravings. bound in half-fawn morocco with unskilled modern corners, 5-ribbed spine, gilt author and title (binding signed \"golfier\"). includes title, table of plates, and 72 engravings in tailledouce and shades of gray by himely on chine applieque. after drawings by barthelemy lauvergne, painter to the navy, paris, and louis-auguste de sainson (draftsman of the voyage of the astrolabe). there is some foxing to the text, minoir browning to the margins of the plates. measures ~ 12 1/2\" by 18 7/8\" \n \n hydrographic atlas in broadside with 12 black steel-engraved charts by ambroise tardieu. bound in modern, half-basin with havana corners, spine speckled. title page, table of charts, and 12 plates. there are some snags and repairs to the edges, table f is unbound, dust on title and margin of plate one, light halos and browning the in margins, some scattered foxing, small tear without missing paper to plate 10. measures ~ 19 7/8\" by 26\" \n \n the work has been described as \"perhaps the finest series of plates to any of the picturesque voyages\" (sabin 38985) and \"...sumptuous.... they are some of the most beautiful plates of the kind in existence...\" (borba de moraes p. 458) \n \n captain laplace began is around the world voyage from toulon on december 30, 1829 aboard the corvette la favorite. he was commissioned to circumnavigate the globe by the french government. he passed through gibralter, goree, cape of good hope, mauritius, saint-louis de la reunion, indies, singapore, manila, canton, indonesia, sydney, new zealand, vaplparaiso cape horn, and rio de janeiro before returning to toulon on april 21, 1832. \n \n \"in december 1829, laplace was commissioned to take an expedition to india, the east indies and south east asia, and then, if he chose to do so, proceed 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[voyage and journey of jan huygen van linschoten to the eastern, or portuguese india...] commonly referred to as \n itinerarium . the work was published in amsterdam in 1619 by jan everts cloppenburgh. this is from the second french edition of the work. \n \n jan huygen van linschoten (1563-1611) was a dutch spy, merchant, traveler, and writier. this work detailed linschoten's time in portuguese goa under the employ of the viceroy. he was immersed in the culture of the east and learned about trade opportunities with china, japan, and the spice islands. his gathering of classified information allowed the dutch and later english to break the portuguese trade monopoly in the east. \n \n provenance: philadelphia mercantile library ink stamp to verso of first title \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22 1/4\" by 16 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":12000,"lotNumber":"7436","title":{"en":"linschoten - map of south america (part of florida and west indies) [delineatio omnium orarum totius australis partis americae]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36051/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The borders were often printed to the edges with this work with little margin.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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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.  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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":400,"soldPrice":1400,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:34:30.519Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":36058,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36059/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36059/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"curtis's description of the image: \n \n the horn society is the custodian of a cult about which the natives are loath to give details. it stands apart from the system of age- societies, which though partly religious in character were more concerned with warfare and the preservation of order in camp. numerous taboos apply to the conduct of horn members, and there are sexual rites in which the wife of a novice and his sponsor participate. \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 1928 in cambridge, massachusetts. the photogravure is on japanese vellum. \n \n the photogravures depict native americans from the chipewyan, cree and sarsi cultures. curtis's work was a remarkable record of native american life and one of the most ambitious anthropological studies done. w. h. holmes, chief of the bureau of american ethnology in 1910, stated that this \"publication should last for a thousand years.\" \n the north american indian was referred to as \u201cthe most gigantic undertaking since the making of the king james edition of the bible\u201d and containing \u201cthe most exquisite book art of our time.\u201d \n \n edward sheriff curtis (1868-1952) was an american photographer and ultimately historian of the american west. he travelled extensively for three decades living with the native american tribes. he immersed himself in their customs, languages and beliefs. he detailed and photographed the tribes creating a truly comprehensive look into their lives. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 1/2\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: photogravure"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"7444","title":{"en":"edward curtis, folio - lodge of the horn society - blood"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36059/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":400,"soldPrice":1700,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:35:27.460Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":36059,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36060/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36060/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare aquatint engraving is from karl bodmer's \n travels in the interior of north america or \n voyage dans l\u2019intérieur de l\u2019amérique du nord executé pendant les années 1832, 1833 et 1834 . the work was published in paris, coblentz and london between 1839 and 1842. it has the blind stamp. \n \n karl bodmer's images show great versatility and technical virtuosity and give us a uniquely accomplished and detailed picture of a previously little understood (and soon to vanish) way of life. swiss-born bodmer was engaged by prince maximilian zu wied-neuwied specifically to provide a record of his travels in north america, principally among the plains indians. \n \n in the company of david dreidoppel (prince maximilian's servant and hunting companion), their travels in north america were to last from 1832 to 1834. they arrived in boston in july 1832, traveled on to philadelphia, where they stayed with napoleon bonaparte's elder brother joseph. from here they headed west across pennsylvania across the alleghenies to pittsburgh and the ohio country, visiting all the important german settlements en route. \n \n their most important stop on their route west was at the utopian colony of new harmony in indiana. the prince spent five months there in the company of some of the country's leading scientific men, and studying all the relevant literature on backcountry america. on 24 march 1833 the party reached st. louis, missouri, and the start of the journey into indian country. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 24 1/8\" by 17 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: hand-colored engraving (appears to be very old or original)"},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"7445","title":{"en":"karl bodmer - camp of the gros ventres of the prairies on the upper missouri. 38"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36060/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There is some faint, uneven toning from prior framing. There is a very small chip at the upper and lower right corners. There is a chip at the uppe redge. 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":500,"soldPrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:36:34.565Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","currency":"USD","id":36060,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":750,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36061/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36061/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","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: ~ 17 3/4\" by 24 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"7446","title":{"en":"karl bodmer - sih-chida & mahchsi-karhde, mandan indians. 20"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36061/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":750,"soldPrice":2250,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:38:10.233Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","currency":"USD","id":36061,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36062/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36062/002/002.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 15/16\"; image ~ 11 7/8\" by 16 15/16\" \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":"7447","title":{"en":"catlin, folio, on card - archery of the mandans"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36062/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":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T17:05:15.373Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":36062,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":750,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36063/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36063/002/002.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 first edition folio lithograph that was published in london beginning in 1844 for george catlin / egyptial hall [but chatto & windus]. the lithographs were printed by day & haghe from a selection of the greatest images from catlin\u2019s travels. this image was drawn on stone by mcgahey. \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 eerie 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 1/8\" by 23 1/4\"; image not including text ~ 12 1/8\" by 17 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":7000,"lotNumber":"7448","title":{"en":"catlin, folio - the snow-shoe dance"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36063/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is some uneven toning of the paper.  There may me be a few faint marks, fox marks, or minor imperfections to be expected with age and mostly marginal with the work.  Please review the image and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":750,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T17:05:15.386Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$5,000 - $7,000","currency":"USD","id":36063,"estimateMin":5000},{"startPrice":3500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36064/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36064/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36064/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable original painting is by william wallace armstrong. he used watercolor, pastel, graphite in his work. armstrong's original art rarely appears on the market, and are mostly now held in museums. \n \n william wallace armstrong (1822-1914) was born in ireland and emigrated to canada in 1851. he worked as an engineer and partnered at armstrong, beere & hime civil engineers, draughtsmen and photographers. however, his legacy would be his original artwork. his early watercolors produced there were often of industrial sites, forts, and harbour scenes in toronto. \n \n he took a trip to lake superior in 1859 that changed his life and inspired his artistry. he painted the frontier, native american life and encampments, the great lakes, the fur trade, and mining sites. his travels weren't well documented, but he drew from what is now northern ontario, fort william (now thunder bay), and the area. his watercolors were presented to the prince of wales and remain in the royal collection at windsor castle. \n \n provenance: thomas george fardell (1833-1917), collected in 1861, and thence by descent. \n \n for further information about armstrong read: william armstrong, 1822-1914 by janet e. clark, thorold j. tronrud and michael bell (thunder bay: thunder bay art gallery, 1996) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 3/4\" by 11 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: original painting done with watercolor, pastel, & graphite"},"estimateMax":45000,"lotNumber":"7449","title":{"en":"armstrong - buffalo hunt of the plains indians or \"the wind up\" - original illustration of native american life"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36064/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"This rare, original watercolor is mounted professionally to a larger backing sheet or board.  It is in excellent condition for its age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - This painting is signed in the lower right, and is currently in a archival matting with provenance information present."},"directSalePrice":3500,"soldPrice":4500,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:40:40.304Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$35,000 - $45,000","currency":"USD","id":36064,"estimateMin":35000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36065/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36065/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36065/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36065/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable folio bull-fighting engraving is from francisco goya's \n la tauromaquia . the work was published in 1921 by circulo de bellas artes and limited to 200 copies. this is the fifth edition of the work, the last one made with the original plates. \n \n the engravings were done by etching and aquatint in reddish sepia ink. there is a beautiful tissue overlay with decorative border and title for the plate. each engraving features the blindstamp portrait pf goya in the lower right corner which is indicative of the 1921 printing. \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 \n paper size: ~ 17 1/2\" by 13 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving by aquatint & etching"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"7450","title":{"en":"goya - modo con que los antiguos espanoles cazaban los toros a caballo en el campo [the way in which the ancient spaniards hunted bulls on horseback in the open]. 1"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36065/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The tissue overlay may exhibit signs of handilng.  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. - There is a tissue overlay with decorative border and title.  There is a blind stamp portrait of Goya in the lower right corner of the paper (outside the plate mark)."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:41:33.469Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":36065,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36066/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36066/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36066/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36066/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable folio bull-fighting engraving is from francisco goya's \n la tauromaquia . the work was published in 1921 by circulo de bellas artes and limited to 200 copies. this is the fifth edition of the work, the last one made with the original plates. \n \n the engravings were done by etching and aquatint in reddish sepia ink. there is a beautiful tissue overlay with decorative border and title for the plate. each engraving features the blindstamp portrait pf goya in the lower right corner which is indicative of the 1921 printing. \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 \n paper size: ~ 17 1/2\" by 13 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving by aquatint & etching"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"7451","title":{"en":"goya - otro modo de caar a pie [another way of hunting on foot]. 2"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36066/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The tissue overlay may exhibit signs of handilng.  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. - There is a tissue overlay with decorative border and title.  There is a blind stamp portrait of Goya in the lower right corner of the paper (outside the plate mark)."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":260,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:42:20.930Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":36066,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36067/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36067/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36067/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36067/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare, aquatint engraving is from francisco goya's \n los proverbios. colección de diez y ocho láminas inventadas y grabadas al agua fuerte . it is from the second edition of the work published in madrid in 1875 by real academia de nobles artes de san fernando. \n \n the engravings were done by etching, aquatint, and drypoint and printed on vellum paper. this edition was often published with the lithographed title of the first edition, dated 1864, as is the photocopy we will include here. (harris 248-265) the paper was the same as the first edition, but with some corrected errors to the plates. it was a very small printing for this edition and examples are \"extremely rare.\" (harris, ii, p. 438) \n \n goya created the series of \n los proverbios or \n los disparates between 1815 and 1825. the series was never published while goya was alive due to political oppression. the images depict political issues, spanish proverbs and sayings, as well as spanish carnival. \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 \n paper size: mat size ~ 21 1/4\" by 16\"; paper size ~ 17 1/4\" by 12 1/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: matted folio engraving by etching, aquatint, and drypoint"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"7452","title":{"en":"goya - disparate desordenado [disorderly folly]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36067/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":400,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:42:47.947Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":36067,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36068/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","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":"7453","title":{"en":"chagall - time to eat - on passe a table"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36068/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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(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 3/4\" by 12 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"7459","title":{"en":"mucha - 3 ornately illustrated pages with image and text to each side"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36074/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  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(ray, the art of the french illustrated book 366) according to the mucha foundation, by the time robert de flers completed the manuscript for the story, mucha had only three months to complete the 134 lithographs to illustrate the text. he later wrote: \u201cwe worked on four stones simultaneously. i did some of the drawings straight onto the stone. other things, particularly the decorative edgings, i drew on tracing paper which was then passed on to the draughtsmen who continued the work with the colors i specified. i hardly had time to sketch out the motif for an ornament when they came and took it from my hands and got down to work on it.\u201d \n \n alfons maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 3/4\" by 12 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"7460","title":{"en":"mucha - 4 ornately illustrated pages with image and text to each side"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36075/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  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the poster was used for years in many variants all over the world, sometimes with marginal text in various languages. a classic by any standard.\" (rennert, pai-xlix 389) \"jane abdy called it \"a secular icon, \" and indeed it is a magnificent production, considering that it advertises cigarette paper. \"the background, in a dull imperial purple is a perfect foil for the golden curls of the smoking girl, whose locks are spread over the poster like the delicate filigree work of an indian bracelet\"(abdy, p.136) \n \n this art subscription was created during the belle epoque period in france. \"there was nothing exclusive about the 'joie de vivre' that swept paris, at a delirious pace, out of the 19th century into the 20th. as victor hugo had observed, the city lived by, and for, the whole human race. haussman's great boulevards had opened up a spacious stage where paris made a spectacle of herself by day and night. outdoors and indoors the walls of buildings flowered with posters that took their themes from the passing show of 'la vie parisenne.' advertising never knew happier days. the most ephemeral of the arts has left us with a vision of the 'good old days' that vanished forever in the gunsmoke of 1914. those gay nineties and naughty noughts that will always be remembered as 'la belle epoque.'(the beautiful era)\" (horizon p. 97) \n \n \"by the 1890s the streets of every great metropolis were enlivened by large colourful posters (see the great poster movement). the poster had not only caught the fancy of the broad public, but its best examples were already being regarded as works of art (specifically, as fine prints) to be exhibited, reviewed in journals, collected and reprinted in a manageable form. in the last five years of the century, the imprimerie chaix was to play great part in codifying, hallowing and perpetuating the ebullient period of 'la belle epoque.' it was in those years that the firm published \n les maitres de l'affiche (masters of the poster) reduced lithographic versions, in authentic colours, of the best posters of europe and america, by more than 90 great artists, posters that bring the period to life.\" (appelbaum p.iii) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11\" by 15 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"7461","title":{"en":"maitres affiches - 6 poster lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36076/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor, closed tears at the extreme edges from handling.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - The plates have tissue overlays."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":525,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:53:53.505Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36076,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36077/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36077/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36077/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36077/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36077/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36077/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36077/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","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: ~ 10 7/8 - 11\" by 15 3/8 - 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"7462","title":{"en":"maitres affiches - 5 poster lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36077/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor, closed tears at the extreme edges from handling.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - The plates have tissue overlays."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":260,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:56:10.642Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36077,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36078/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","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 1/4\u201d by 15 3/4\u201d \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"7463","title":{"en":"maitres affiches by bradley - when hearts are trumps"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36078/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor, closed tears at the extreme edges from handling.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - The plates have tissue overlays."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:57:00.837Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":36078,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36079/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","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\u201d by 15 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"7464","title":{"en":"maitres affiches by toulouse-lautrec - le chaine simpson"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36079/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor, closed tears at the extreme edges from handling.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - The plates have tissue overlays."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T15:59:31.553Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $3,000","currency":"USD","id":36079,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36080/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this bold art pochoir is from the scarce publication of the vienna secession's magazine entitled \n die flache . the work was edited by felicien myrbach and published by schroll between 1902 and 1903. \n \n the vienna secession's magazine, \n die flache , was a landmark of graphic modernism. the magazine was created as an idea from leading graphic artists of the vienna secession and the wiener werkstätte\u2014die fläche (german for the surface). the artists behind it included koloman moser, alfred roller, josef hoffmann, bertold löffler, and others. the magazine set out to create bold ideas for posters, advertisements, book covers, woodcut prints, lettering, and more. it served as a great source of graphic forms and modern ideas. \n \n provenance: forbes library, northampton, massachusetts \n \n \n paper size: ~ 7 5/8\" by 11 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: color pochoir"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"7465","title":{"en":"die flache - nude fairy or winged woman - art pochoir illustration by prof. kolo moser"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36080/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. 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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. 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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T16:02:23.469Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36082,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36083/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36083/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this lovely, folio costume engraving is by umberto brunelleschi for gerard d'houville's \n les masques et les personnages de la comedie italienne . the work was published in paris in 1914 by aux bureaux du journal des dames et des modes. this is from a limited publication of 415 on arches paper of which this example is from no. 274. \n \n the engraving is on arches paper that was loose in portfolio with uncut edges. the engravings were completed by reidel after the art work of brunelleschi. the images depicted theatrical characters on imaginative stage sets including harlequin, scaramouche, and pierrot. \n \n umberto brunelleschi (1879\u20131949) was an italian artist and stage designer. he was also well known for his work for \n la guirlande , \n gazette du bon ton , and \n journal des dames et des modes . \n \n \n paper size: ~ 19 3/4\" by 15\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"7468","title":{"en":"brunelleschi, folio - rosaura"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36083/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":"2026-02-07T16:02:54.326Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36083,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36084/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36084/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36084/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36084/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36084/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning pochoir is from emile-allain seguy's \n prismes: 40 planches de dessins at coloris nouveaux. the work was published in paris in 1930 by editions d\u2019art charles moreau. \n \n emile-allain seguy (1877-1951) was an important french artist and designer of the art deco movement. the designs for this work were likely done prominently for textiles featuring geometric and abstract motifs. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 1/2\" by 9 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: pochoir"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"7469","title":{"en":"seguy - 4 pochoirs of geometric motif designs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36084/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. 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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 5/8\" by 9\"  paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"7480","title":{"en":"merian - violet with spider & dragonfly. 167"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36095/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 1/2\"  paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"7481","title":{"en":"merian - iris, hyacinth, dog's tooth violet, muscari. 158"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36096/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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[combining] science and art in unequal proportions, meeting the demands of art at the expense, when necessary, of science. her portrayals of living insects and other animals were imbued with a charm, a minuteness of observation and an artistic sensibility that had not previously been seen in a natural history book' (peter dance, the art of natural history , pp.50-51)  paper size: ~ 6\" by 8 7/8\"  paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"7482","title":{"en":"merian - peony, bellflower, & bird. 171"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36097/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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(plates from volume 1 will be from the second edition, all other plates from the work will be from the first.) \n \n this originally hand-colored engraving is from the most important work on german insects, which nissen describes as \"treasures of entomological literature.\" \"the scientific value of the \n ..insecten-belustigung is very high. it is based on the exemplary plates drawn and engraved by rosel and his successors themselves, which were magnificently colored under rosel's own supervision, as well as on the masterful biological observations that the book contains and which make rosel appear as a fabre of the 18th century... the plates are among the best we know in this field\" (junk). \n \n august johann rosel von rosenhof (1705-1759) was a german miniature painter, naturalist and entomologist. roesel is considered the father of german entomology. his work made sure to balance accurate science with aesthetic appeal and are \"counted among the most beautiful and accurate of the eighteenth century.\" (damkaer p 33) \n \n \"roesel, who studied at first with his father and then with his uncle wilhelm, an animal painter in merseburg, later became a pupil of the famous preisler in nuremberg. after living in copenhagen from 1726 to 1728 he returned to nuremberg for good, and there, besides painting portraits and drawings, he applied himself in particular to the study of nature. he collected insects, their eggs and larvae, studied the process of hatching, pupation, and emergence, and painted all this in a most meticulous way, as kleemann tells us. his manuscripts, with 406 illustrations, are now in the bayerische staatsbibliothek in munich. roesel also made the engravings of his drawings and, until his death in 1757, his 'loving and diligent spouse' contributed fine colouring to the prints.\" (nissen. bestiaries) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 5 3/4\" by 7 7/8\"; ~ 8\" by 11 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"7488","title":{"en":"roesel - 3 beetle & scorpion engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36103/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  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(plates from volume 1 will be from the second edition, all other plates from the work will be from the first.) \n \n this originally hand-colored engraving is from the most important work on german insects, which nissen describes as \"treasures of entomological literature.\" \"the scientific value of the \n ..insecten-belustigung is very high. it is based on the exemplary plates drawn and engraved by rosel and his successors themselves, which were magnificently colored under rosel's own supervision, as well as on the masterful biological observations that the book contains and which make rosel appear as a fabre of the 18th century... the plates are among the best we know in this field\" (junk). \n \n august johann rosel von rosenhof (1705-1759) was a german miniature painter, naturalist and entomologist. roesel is considered the father of german entomology. his work made sure to balance accurate science with aesthetic appeal and are \"counted among the most beautiful and accurate of the eighteenth century.\" (damkaer p 33) \n \n \"roesel, who studied at first with his father and then with his uncle wilhelm, an animal painter in merseburg, later became a pupil of the famous preisler in nuremberg. after living in copenhagen from 1726 to 1728 he returned to nuremberg for good, and there, besides painting portraits and drawings, he applied himself in particular to the study of nature. he collected insects, their eggs and larvae, studied the process of hatching, pupation, and emergence, and painted all this in a most meticulous way, as kleemann tells us. his manuscripts, with 406 illustrations, are now in the bayerische staatsbibliothek in munich. roesel also made the engravings of his drawings and, until his death in 1757, his 'loving and diligent spouse' contributed fine colouring to the prints.\" (nissen. bestiaries) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 5 3/4\" by 7 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"7491","title":{"en":"roesel - 5 moth metamorphosis engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36106/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  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The vellum causes natural rippling to the paper, inherent to the paper and printing process, and can be seen to varying degrees to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - No text was done for this plate, cover image"},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T16:47:30.848Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36140,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36141/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36141/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36141/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36141/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36141/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36141/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36141/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n heart-spotted woodpecker \n indian wryneck \n mahratta nightjar \n mongolian rock-pigeon \n rufescent curlew \n temminck's pygmy woodpecker \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n birds of asia published in london between 1850 and 1883. \n \n \n birds of asia featured some of the most vibrant varieties of birds to be found around the world due to the wide reaching natural fauna of the expansive geographical region. the work took thirty-four years to complete and is considered one of gould\u2019s greatest accomplishments. \n \n trogons, kingfishers, sunbirds, woodpeckers, pheasants, and parrots are all featured in the bountiful work. the backgrounds should also be given particular note, as it was clear gould was especially drawn to the natural flora and delineated the bird\u2019s surroundings with great detail. \n \n john gould created nearly 3000 hand-colored plates of animals in his extensive career. gould gained much of his knowledge by observation and experience and contributed greatly to scientific knowledge at the time. gould is believed to have done the original sketches for all of the plates. he utilized many talented artists to help create the finished lithograph including his wife elizabeth coxen gould, edward lear, joseph wolf, william hart, and h. c. richter. even at the time of publication, gould\u2019s plates were very expensive and only sold to a small set of subscribers. due to the limited subscriber list, the plates remain rare and of high value for collectors today. \n \n provenance: book plate of cecil george savile foljambe; library of carnegie museum pittsburgh pennsylvania, purchase date november 22, 1910 \n \n \n paper size: ~ 15\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"7526","title":{"en":"gould - 6 bird lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36141/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 or fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":140,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T16:51:22.559Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":36144,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36145/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored engraving is from georges-louis leclerc de buffon & francois-nicolas martinet's work entitled \n histoire naturelle des oiseaux . it was published in paris by imprimerie royale between 1770 and 1786. it was considered one of the most important and beautiful works on birds of the 18th century. \n \n each plate from the work features a delicate yellow border, which many believe led to the development of french matting. they are engraved on fine chain-linked, watermarked paper. \n \n 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 the bird engravings are from françois-nicolas martinet. martinet (1731-1800) was a prominent ornithological artist of the 1700s. he work closely with count georges-louis leclerc du buffon on \n histoire naturelle des oiseaux . martinet also created work for marmontel, voltaire, and philidor. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9\" by 12 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"7530","title":{"en":"martinet & buffon - scarlet macaw. 12"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36145/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T16:52:45.516Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":36146,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36147/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful hornbill lithograph is from daniel giraud elliot's \n a monograph of the bucerotidae, or family of the hornbills . the work was published in new york by taylor & francis of london between 1877 and 1882. this first edition work is a \"comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills\" (zimmer) from one of the best known american ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by john gerrard keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period.\" the lithographs were printed by m. & n. hanhart. \n \n this is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. \"the bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the ethiopian and oriental regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the malay archipelago\" (introduction). hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of \"enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched\" (introduction). the male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. she will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. the bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. keulemans was born in rotterdam, holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in england, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in london in 1912. he was \"undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. he was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations\" (feathers to brush p. 47) \n \n daniel giraud elliot (1835-1915) was an american zoologist. he produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of john gould's works. he served as the first curator of zoology for the field museum in chicago. he was the founder of the american ornithologist union and one of the founders of the american museum of natural history in new york city. \n \n john gerrard keulemans (1842-1912) is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. he contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of elliot, buller, dresser, and \n the ibis . according to jackson (bird illustrators, p. 90), \u201cthe great value of keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. the bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. the feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.\u201d \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/2\u201d by 14 3/4\u201d \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"7532","title":{"en":"elliot & keulemans - black hornbill"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36147/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T16:53:19.741Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":36147,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36148/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful hornbill lithograph is from daniel giraud elliot's \n a monograph of the bucerotidae, or family of the hornbills . the work was published in new york by taylor & francis of london between 1877 and 1882. this first edition work is a \"comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills\" (zimmer) from one of the best known american ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by john gerrard keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period.\" the lithographs were printed by m. & n. hanhart. \n \n this is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. \"the bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the ethiopian and oriental regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the malay archipelago\" (introduction). hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of \"enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched\" (introduction). the male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. she will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. the bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. keulemans was born in rotterdam, holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in england, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in london in 1912. he was \"undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. he was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations\" (feathers to brush p. 47) \n \n daniel giraud elliot (1835-1915) was an american zoologist. he produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of john gould's works. he served as the first curator of zoology for the field museum in chicago. he was the founder of the american ornithologist union and one of the founders of the american museum of natural history in new york city. \n \n john gerrard keulemans (1842-1912) is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. he contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of elliot, buller, dresser, and \n the ibis . according to jackson (bird illustrators, p. 90), \u201cthe great value of keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. the bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. the feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.\u201d \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/2\u201d by 14 3/4\u201d \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"7533","title":{"en":"elliot & keulemans - flat-casque hornbill"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36148/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. 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Early Catesby engravings may have some toning, spotting, or offset due to the age of the plates.  There may be a few minor imperfections or marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T17:05:15.441Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36149,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36150/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"we are pleased to offer this folio engraving from mark catesby\u2019s \n the natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands: containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants ... together with their descriptions in english and french . this first edition engraving was printed in london between 1731 and 1743. it is on chain-lined, watermarked paper. \n \n mark catesby's \n natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands was the first natural history of american flora and fauna. it is noted as \"the most famous color-plate book of american plant and animal life ... it is a delightful and amusing book [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of american species.\" (hunt) \"mark catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. he was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. he depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... as his was the earliest published natural history of a part of the new world, he has been called the father of american ornithology.\" (jackson) \n \n mark catesby was the first american naturalist and illustrator. though born in england in 1682, catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. he was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on american flora and fauna. \n \n one of the signatures of catesby\u2019s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. he set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in america. his dedication and work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. \n \n \n natural history was almost entirely completed by mark catesby. he did his own field research and sketches. engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so catesby studied under joseph goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. the result of his labors is the wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a glimpse of the world beyond. \n \n catesby's work was also the first to abandon the indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. linnaeus used catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the american species. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14\" by 20 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving (first edition, chain-lined, watermarked paper)"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"7535","title":{"en":"catesby, first ed - bigonia americana (cross vine). 2-82"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36150/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.   Early Catesby engravings may have some toning, spotting, or offset due to the age of the plates.  There may be a few minor imperfections or marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T17:05:15.443Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36150,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36151/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"we are pleased to offer this folio engraving from mark catesby\u2019s \n the natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands: containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants ... together with their descriptions in english and french . this first edition engraving was printed in london between 1731 and 1743. it is on chain-lined, watermarked paper. \n \n mark catesby's \n natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands was the first natural history of american flora and fauna. it is noted as \"the most famous color-plate book of american plant and animal life ... it is a delightful and amusing book [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of american species.\" (hunt) \"mark catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. he was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. he depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... as his was the earliest published natural history of a part of the new world, he has been called the father of american ornithology.\" (jackson) \n \n mark catesby was the first american naturalist and illustrator. though born in england in 1682, catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. he was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on american flora and fauna. \n \n one of the signatures of catesby\u2019s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. he set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in america. his dedication and work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. \n \n \n natural history was almost entirely completed by mark catesby. he did his own field research and sketches. engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so catesby studied under joseph goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. the result of his labors is the wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a glimpse of the world beyond. \n \n catesby's work was also the first to abandon the indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. linnaeus used catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the american species. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14\" by 20 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving (first edition, chain-lined, watermarked paper)"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"7536","title":{"en":"catesby, first ed - sea hermit crab with gorgonian. 2-34"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36151/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.   Early Catesby engravings may have some toning, spotting, or offset due to the age of the plates.  There may be a few minor imperfections or marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T16:55:05.274Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36151,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36152/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"we are pleased to offer this folio engraving from mark catesby\u2019s \n the natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands: containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants ... together with their descriptions in english and french . this first edition engraving was printed in london between 1731 and 1743. it is on chain-lined, watermarked paper. \n \n mark catesby's \n natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands was the first natural history of american flora and fauna. it is noted as \"the most famous color-plate book of american plant and animal life ... it is a delightful and amusing book [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of american species.\" (hunt) \"mark catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. he was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. he depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... as his was the earliest published natural history of a part of the new world, he has been called the father of american ornithology.\" (jackson) \n \n mark catesby was the first american naturalist and illustrator. though born in england in 1682, catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. he was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on american flora and fauna. \n \n one of the signatures of catesby\u2019s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. he set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in america. his dedication and work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. \n \n \n natural history was almost entirely completed by mark catesby. he did his own field research and sketches. engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so catesby studied under joseph goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. the result of his labors is the wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a glimpse of the world beyond. \n \n catesby's work was also the first to abandon the indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. linnaeus used catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the american species. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14\" by 20 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving (first edition, chain-lined, watermarked paper)"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"7537","title":{"en":"catesby, first ed - green spotted snake with wild unction. 2-53"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36152/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.   Early Catesby engravings may have some toning, spotting, or offset due to the age of the plates.  There may be a few minor imperfections or marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T16:55:24.630Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36152,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36153/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"we are pleased to offer this folio engraving from mark catesby\u2019s \n the natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands: containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants ... together with their descriptions in english and french . this first edition engraving was printed in london between 1731 and 1743. it is on chain-lined, watermarked paper. \n \n mark catesby's \n natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands was the first natural history of american flora and fauna. it is noted as \"the most famous color-plate book of american plant and animal life ... it is a delightful and amusing book [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of american species.\" (hunt) \"mark catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. he was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. he depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... as his was the earliest published natural history of a part of the new world, he has been called the father of american ornithology.\" (jackson) \n \n mark catesby was the first american naturalist and illustrator. though born in england in 1682, catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. he was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on american flora and fauna. \n \n one of the signatures of catesby\u2019s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. he set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in america. his dedication and work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. \n \n \n natural history was almost entirely completed by mark catesby. he did his own field research and sketches. engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so catesby studied under joseph goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. the result of his labors is the wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a glimpse of the world beyond. \n \n catesby's work was also the first to abandon the indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. linnaeus used catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the american species. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14\" by 20 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving (first edition, chain-lined, watermarked paper)"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"7538","title":{"en":"catesby, first ed - glass snake with cone flower. 2-59"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36153/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.   Early Catesby engravings may have some toning, spotting, or offset due to the age of the plates.  There may be a few minor imperfections or marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T16:56:13.374Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36153,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36154/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"we are pleased to offer this folio engraving from mark catesby\u2019s \n the natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands: containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants ... together with their descriptions in english and french . this first edition engraving was printed in london between 1731 and 1743. it is on chain-lined, watermarked paper. \n \n mark catesby's \n natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands was the first natural history of american flora and fauna. it is noted as \"the most famous color-plate book of american plant and animal life ... it is a delightful and amusing book [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of american species.\" (hunt) \"mark catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. he was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. he depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... as his was the earliest published natural history of a part of the new world, he has been called the father of american ornithology.\" (jackson) \n \n mark catesby was the first american naturalist and illustrator. though born in england in 1682, catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. he was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on american flora and fauna. \n \n one of the signatures of catesby\u2019s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. he set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in america. his dedication and work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. \n \n \n natural history was almost entirely completed by mark catesby. he did his own field research and sketches. engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so catesby studied under joseph goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. the result of his labors is the wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a glimpse of the world beyond. \n \n catesby's work was also the first to abandon the indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. linnaeus used catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the american species. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14\" by 20 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving (first edition, chain-lined, watermarked paper)"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"7539","title":{"en":"catesby, first ed - mutton fish. 2-25"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36154/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.   Early Catesby engravings may have some toning, spotting, or offset due to the age of the plates.  There may be a few minor imperfections or marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T16:56:45.342Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36154,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36155/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this artistically composed, scientific folio engraving is from albertus seba\u2019s \n locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam . the work was published in amsterdam between 1734 and 1765. plates from volumes 1 & 2 were published by janssonio-waesbergios, & j. wetstenium, & gul. smith; volume 3 by janssonio-waesbergios; volume 4 by h. c. arkesteum and h. merkum, peter schouten. \n \n seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating \n locupletissimi\u2026 including h. boerhaave, p. van musschenbroek, p. massuet, h. d. graubius, and p. artedi. the work was considered the finest published wunderkammer, or cabinet of curiosities. \n \n seba developed an interest in exotic species from his travels on the east and west indies and purchases from world travelers. he exploited his relationship with the dutch east india company to advance his collection thus gathering specimens from sri lanka, greenland, indonesia, brazil, and other far-flung places. many of the plates from the work depicted specimens from seba\u2019s own collection. the sensational engravings are both scientifically accurate and aesthetically appealing. \n \n seba\u2019s \u201ccabinet of curiosities\u201d included beautiful and bizarre subjects and attracted many natural historians, including carl linnaeus. seba\u2019s cabinet played an important part in the linnaeus classification of the natural world. maria sybilla merian also utilized his cabinet to complete her great work on surinamese insects. not lacking humor, seba placed fake specimens in his cabinet including a seven-headed hydra in order to attract attention. some of seba\u2019s original collection is still on display in museums around the world. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13 1/4\" by 19 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"7540","title":{"en":"seba - flamingo, woodpecker, birds. 67"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36155/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Some of the plates from the work may occasionally have some text offset.   Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"soldPrice":260,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T16:57:09.190Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36155,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36156/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this artistically composed, scientific folio engraving is from albertus seba\u2019s \n locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam . the work was published in amsterdam between 1734 and 1765. plates from volumes 1 & 2 were published by janssonio-waesbergios, & j. wetstenium, & gul. smith; volume 3 by janssonio-waesbergios; volume 4 by h. c. arkesteum and h. merkum, peter schouten. \n \n seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating \n locupletissimi\u2026 including h. boerhaave, p. van musschenbroek, p. massuet, h. d. graubius, and p. artedi. the work was considered the finest published wunderkammer, or cabinet of curiosities. \n \n seba developed an interest in exotic species from his travels on the east and west indies and purchases from world travelers. he exploited his relationship with the dutch east india company to advance his collection thus gathering specimens from sri lanka, greenland, indonesia, brazil, and other far-flung places. many of the plates from the work depicted specimens from seba\u2019s own collection. the sensational engravings are both scientifically accurate and aesthetically appealing. \n \n seba\u2019s \u201ccabinet of curiosities\u201d included beautiful and bizarre subjects and attracted many natural historians, including carl linnaeus. seba\u2019s cabinet played an important part in the linnaeus classification of the natural world. maria sybilla merian also utilized his cabinet to complete her great work on surinamese insects. not lacking humor, seba placed fake specimens in his cabinet including a seven-headed hydra in order to attract attention. some of seba\u2019s original collection is still on display in museums around the world. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 25 1/4\" by 19 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"7541","title":{"en":"seba - butterflies. 46"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36156/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Some of the plates from the work may occasionally have some text offset.   Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T16:58:03.042Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36156,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36157/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exquisite hand-colored folio engraving is from maria sibylla merian's \n histoire générale des insectes de surinam et de toute l'europe, contenant leurs descriptions, leurs fgures, leurs differenes metamorphoses commonly referred to as \n insects of surinam . this is from the third edition published in paris by l. c. desnos in 1771. \n \n maria sibylla (1647-1717) merian was a germannaturalist and artist. her contributions to entomology were never truly acknowledged in her lifetime, but she is considered a groundbreaker in the fields of botany and zoology. she made detailed observations of live specimens, which was a departure from previous studies that used preserved specimens. she focused great detail on the processes of metamorphosis which had not been studied so comprehensively before her work. \n \n the engravings were done by j. mulder, p. sluyter and a. stopendaal, all after merian. the work is considered to be one of the most beautiful if not most famous illustrated natural history works of the 18th century. \n \n the work was the result of merian's trip with her daughter dorothea to surinam in 1699. the pair studied and recorded plants and insects for two year under difficult conditions. they came back to amsterdam with specimens and their work and produced this astounding work. \n \n 'her portrayals of living insects and other animals were imbued with a charm, a minuteness of observation and an artistic sensibility that had not previously been seen in a natural history book'; if gould and audubon have 'a spiritual ancestor, then it is difficult to think of a more worthy claimant to the title than maria sibylle merian' (op. cit. p. 51 \n \n it is 'easily the most magnificent work on insects so far produced ... [combining] science and art in unequal proportions, meeting the demands of art at the expense, when necessary, of science. her portrayals of living insects and other animals were imbued with a charm, a minuteness of observation and an artistic sensibility that had not previously been seen in a natural history book' (peter dance, the art of natural history , pp.50-51) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 19 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with old hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"7542","title":{"en":"merian, folio - opossum with young & locust. 66"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36157/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":400,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T16:58:27.569Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36157,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":400,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36158/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this exquisite hand-colored folio engraving is from maria sibylla merian's \n histoire générale des insectes de surinam et de toute l'europe, contenant leurs descriptions, leurs fgures, leurs differenes metamorphoses commonly referred to as \n insects of surinam . this is from the third edition published in paris by l. c. desnos in 1771. \n \n maria sibylla (1647-1717) merian was a germannaturalist and artist. her contributions to entomology were never truly acknowledged in her lifetime, but she is considered a groundbreaker in the fields of botany and zoology. she made detailed observations of live specimens, which was a departure from previous studies that used preserved specimens. she focused great detail on the processes of metamorphosis which had not been studied so comprehensively before her work. \n \n the engravings were done by j. mulder, p. sluyter and a. stopendaal, all after merian. the work is considered to be one of the most beautiful if not most famous illustrated natural history works of the 18th century. \n \n the work was the result of merian's trip with her daughter dorothea to surinam in 1699. the pair studied and recorded plants and insects for two year under difficult conditions. they came back to amsterdam with specimens and their work and produced this astounding work. \n \n 'her portrayals of living insects and other animals were imbued with a charm, a minuteness of observation and an artistic sensibility that had not previously been seen in a natural history book'; if gould and audubon have 'a spiritual ancestor, then it is difficult to think of a more worthy claimant to the title than maria sibylle merian' (op. cit. p. 51 \n \n it is 'easily the most magnificent work on insects so far produced ... [combining] science and art in unequal proportions, meeting the demands of art at the expense, when necessary, of science. her portrayals of living insects and other animals were imbued with a charm, a minuteness of observation and an artistic sensibility that had not previously been seen in a natural history book' (peter dance, the art of natural history , pp.50-51) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 19 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with old hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"7543","title":{"en":"merian, folio - frontispiece"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36158/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T17:05:15.445Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":36158,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36159/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36159/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this outstanding rose engraving is from pierre-joseph redoute's \n album des plus belle roses de redoute . the work was published in paris in the 1800s. \n \n each plate for this work is on large, wide-margined paper and was stipple-engraved, printed in color, with each finished by hand after redoute, by langlois, bessin, de gouy, couten, tassaert, allais, and chaponnieu. this was from a specially published volume to include a selection of engravings from one of his most celebrated works, \n les roses . \n \n redoute's name is synonymous with beauty and in the world of botanical art he is known as the best. the work proved to be not only outstanding in terms of its beauty but also for its scientific merits. many of the images were after thory's personal collection as well as the rose garden of the empress josephine's garden at malmaison. redoute and thory described almost all of the important roses that were known in their time. lawalree describes the text as being 'of outstanding importance to both botanists and horticulturalists. \n \n redoute's fame is due in large part to his diligent effort to perfect the use of stipple engraving. this labor intensive, and therefore expensive, technique creates subtle yet stunning variations of color making it superior to the engraving alone. each plate was created using the 'a la poupee' process in which the color was applied before the printing. hand-finished coloring was painstakingly applied after printing. \n \n redoute was renowned for his artistic ability and tutored such people as queen marie-antoinette, empress josephine, marie-louise, and queen marie-amelie. redoute influenced a breadth of artists that followed him including turpin, poiteau, bessa, and prevost. redoute is widely considered the finest botanical illustrator of the early 19th century, if not throughout history. \n \n the process of stipple engraving and color printing give the redoute rose prints their luminous quality. stippling is an etching process that employs dots instead of lines to form the image, which is then color printed by applying colored inks directly to the copper plate for each impression. the use of colored inks, greens and browns to print the stems and leaves, and reds and pinks to print the flowers, create a more luminous print by eliminating the necessity to paint watercolor over a back inked image. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 1/2\" by 18 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored stipple engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"7544","title":{"en":"redoute, folio - rose - rosa damascena aurora. 75"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36159/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":400,"soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T16:59:08.151Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36159,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36160/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36160/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-07","available":false,"description":{"en":"this outstanding botanical engraving is from pierre-joseph redoute's \n album de redoute . the work was published in paris by imprimerie de remond. it was not dated, but was done circa 1824. \n \n each plate for this work was stipple-engraved, printed in color, with each finished by hand after redoute, by langlois, bessin, de gouy, couten, tassaert, allais, and chaponnieu. \n album was specially published to include a selection of engravings from his most celebrated works. it included engravings from \n les roses , \n les liliacees , and \n jardin de la malmaison . \n \n redoute's name is synonymous with beauty and in the world of botanical art he is known as the best. the work proved to be not only outstanding in terms of its beauty but also for its scientific merits. many of the images were after thory's personal collection as well as the rose garden of the empress josephine's garden at malmaison. redoute and thory described almost all of the important roses that were known in their time. lawalree describes the text as being 'of outstanding importance to both botanists and horticulturalists. \n \n redoute's fame is due in large part to his diligent effort to perfect the use of stipple engraving. this labor intensive, and therefore expensive, technique creates subtle yet stunning variations of color making it superior to the engraving alone. each plate was created using the 'a la poupee' process in which the color was applied before the printing. hand-finished coloring was painstakingly applied after printing. \n \n redoute was renowned for his artistic ability and tutored such people as queen marie-antoinette, empress josephine, marie-louise, and queen marie-amelie. redoute influenced a breadth of artists that followed him including turpin, poiteau, bessa, and prevost. redoute is widely considered the finest botanical illustrator of the early 19th century, if not throughout history. \n \n the process of stipple engraving and color printing give the redoute rose prints their luminous quality. stippling is an etching process that employs dots instead of lines to form the image, which is then color printed by applying colored inks directly to the copper plate for each impression. the use of colored inks, greens and browns to print the stems and leaves, and reds and pinks to print the flowers, create a more luminous print by eliminating the necessity to paint watercolor over a back inked image. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored stipple engraving"},"estimateMax":4500,"lotNumber":"7545","title":{"en":"redoute, folio - iris - iris sambucina. 52"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36160/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some faint mottled toning.  There may be an occasional mark or toned spot to be expected with age to plates from this work.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":400,"soldPrice":625,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-07T16:59:56.532Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,500 - $4,500","currency":"USD","id":36160,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36161/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36161/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36161/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this exquisite lithograph is from the first edition of john gould's \n a monograph of the ramphastidae, or family of toucans . the work was published in london between 1833 and 1835. \n \n many consider this work to contain the most stunning images gould ever produced. the toucans are represented with true-to-life details. rich, luminous colors and splendid composition combine to make the toucans come to life on the page. \n \n gould was the foremost bird artist and publisher in great britain, publishing over 15 folio sets. he employed the best artists of his day to complete his works. \n a monograph of the ramphastidae features lithographs after gould himself, his wife elizabeth, edward lear, h. c. richter, and w. hart. \n \n the toucan family is limited to mexico, central and south america and some west indian islands. the first time that any member of the family was described was by gonzalo fernandez de oviedo y valdes in his \"de la natural hystoria de las indias\" (toledo, 1526, chapter 42), in 1555 pierre belon included an illustration of its beak in his \"l'histoire de la nature des oyseaux\" (paris, 1555, p.184). andre thevet first used the name 'toucan' with a long description, and a woodcut of a whole bird, in his \"singularitez de la france\" (paris, 1555, pp.88-90). the latin name \"burhynchus\" or \"ramphestes\" (in reference to the size of the beak) was suggested by conrad gesner (\"icones avium\", 1560, p.130), and linnaeus later adopted aldrovandus' corrupted form of the latter (\"ramphastos\") which is how the family was still recognized at the time of the publication of the present image. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 21 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"7546","title":{"en":"gould - pair of toucan lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/70875/lot/36161/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some occasional very light fox marks or text offset to the paper which is common to plates from this work. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. 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There may be some faint foxing or fox marks present throughout the work.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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There may be some faint foxing or fox marks present throughout the work.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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