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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":90,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T15:01:29.958Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":36317,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36318/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36318/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36318/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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":800,"lotNumber":"7803","title":{"en":"merian - pair of dance of death engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36318/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":170,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T15:03:48.848Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":36319,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36320/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36320/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36320/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this very old woodcut is from sebastian munster's \n cosmographey: das ist beschreibung aller länder [...] it was published in basel between 1544 and 1628 (no title dating available). \n \n the work was a massive chronicle of all the geographical knowledge of the world to that point. the work included world maps as well as views of smaller cities and woodcut illustrations of historical subjects, mythology, natural history and ethnography. it was the first work to show america in its \"correct\" continental form and \"sealed the fate of 'america' as the name of the new world.\" (burden 12) it was also the first to name the pacific ocean. \n \n sebastian munster (1489-1552) was a german cartographer, cosmographer, and a hebrew scholar. he also became a franciscan monk at an early age. munster's cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the german language. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 7 7/8\" by 12 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: woodcut engraving with old hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"7805","title":{"en":"munster - crocodile or alligator / verso: well water system, plant, castle"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36320/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. There may be some light chipping or wear at the edges. There is some smudging mostly present to the margins. There is some light toning of the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. There may be some faint bleed through or offset to the fold out plates.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":90,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T15:04:26.425Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":36320,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36321/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36321/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36321/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this very old woodcut is from sebastian munster's \n cosmographey: das ist beschreibung aller länder [...] it was published in basel between 1544 and 1628 (no title dating available). \n \n the work was a massive chronicle of all the geographical knowledge of the world to that point. the work included world maps as well as views of smaller cities and woodcut illustrations of historical subjects, mythology, natural history and ethnography. it was the first work to show america in its \"correct\" continental form and \"sealed the fate of 'america' as the name of the new world.\" (burden 12) it was also the first to name the pacific ocean. \n \n sebastian munster (1489-1552) was a german cartographer, cosmographer, and a hebrew scholar. he also became a franciscan monk at an early age. munster's cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the german language. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 7 7/8\" by 12 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: woodcut engraving with old hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"7806","title":{"en":"munster - unicorn / verso: bird on nest on fire"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36321/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. There may be some light chipping or wear at the edges. There is some smudging mostly present to the margins. There is some light toning of the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. There may be some faint bleed through or offset to the fold out plates.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T15:05:06.575Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":36321,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36322/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36322/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36322/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this very old woodcut is from sebastian munster's \n cosmographey: das ist beschreibung aller länder [...] it was published in basel between 1544 and 1628 (no title dating available). \n \n the work was a massive chronicle of all the geographical knowledge of the world to that point. the work included world maps as well as views of smaller cities and woodcut illustrations of historical subjects, mythology, natural history and ethnography. it was the first work to show america in its \"correct\" continental form and \"sealed the fate of 'america' as the name of the new world.\" (burden 12) it was also the first to name the pacific ocean. \n \n sebastian munster (1489-1552) was a german cartographer, cosmographer, and a hebrew scholar. he also became a franciscan monk at an early age. munster's cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the german language. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 7 7/8\" by 12 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: woodcut engraving with old hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"7807","title":{"en":"munster - sea monster eating man"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36322/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. There may be some light chipping or wear at the edges. There is some smudging mostly present to the margins. There is some light toning of the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. There may be some faint bleed through or offset to the fold out plates.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T15:05:53.950Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":36322,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36323/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36323/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36323/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this very old woodcut is from sebastian munster's \n cosmographey: das ist beschreibung aller länder [...] it was published in basel between 1544 and 1628 (no title dating available). \n \n the work was a massive chronicle of all the geographical knowledge of the world to that point. the work included world maps as well as views of smaller cities and woodcut illustrations of historical subjects, mythology, natural history and ethnography. it was the first work to show america in its \"correct\" continental form and \"sealed the fate of 'america' as the name of the new world.\" (burden 12) it was also the first to name the pacific ocean. \n \n sebastian munster (1489-1552) was a german cartographer, cosmographer, and a hebrew scholar. he also became a franciscan monk at an early age. munster's cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the german language. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 7 7/8\" by 12 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: woodcut engraving with old hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"7808","title":{"en":"munster - sea monster eating man / verso: royal in costume"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36323/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. There may be some light chipping or wear at the edges. There is some smudging mostly present to the margins. There is some light toning of the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. There may be some faint bleed through or offset to the fold out plates.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T15:06:58.196Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":36323,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36324/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36324/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36324/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this very old woodcut is from sebastian munster's \n cosmographey: das ist beschreibung aller länder [...] it was published in basel between 1544 and 1628 (no title dating available). \n \n the work was a massive chronicle of all the geographical knowledge of the world to that point. the work included world maps as well as views of smaller cities and woodcut illustrations of historical subjects, mythology, natural history and ethnography. it was the first work to show america in its \"correct\" continental form and \"sealed the fate of 'america' as the name of the new world.\" (burden 12) it was also the first to name the pacific ocean. \n \n sebastian munster (1489-1552) was a german cartographer, cosmographer, and a hebrew scholar. he also became a franciscan monk at an early age. munster's cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the german language. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 7 7/8\" by 12 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: woodcut engraving with old hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"7809","title":{"en":"munster - mermaid & merman / verso: war ship"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36324/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. There may be some light chipping or wear at the edges. There is some smudging mostly present to the margins. There is some light toning of the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. There may be some faint bleed through or offset to the fold out plates.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T15:07:45.768Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":36324,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36325/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36325/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36325/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this very old woodcut is from sebastian munster's \n cosmographey: das ist beschreibung aller länder [...] it was published in basel between 1544 and 1628 (no title dating available). \n \n the work was a massive chronicle of all the geographical knowledge of the world to that point. the work included world maps as well as views of smaller cities and woodcut illustrations of historical subjects, mythology, natural history and ethnography. it was the first work to show america in its \"correct\" continental form and \"sealed the fate of 'america' as the name of the new world.\" (burden 12) it was also the first to name the pacific ocean. \n \n sebastian munster (1489-1552) was a german cartographer, cosmographer, and a hebrew scholar. he also became a franciscan monk at an early age. munster's cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the german language. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 7 1/8\" by 12 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: woodcut engraving with old hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"7810","title":{"en":"munster - god creating the universe, genesis"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36325/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. There may be some light chipping or wear at the edges. There is some smudging mostly present to the margins.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. There may be some faint bleed through or offset to the fold out plates.  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There may be a few minor imperfections, paper repair, staining, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some separation at the fold out pages from this work due to the tighter binding process.  Text and image are printed to both sides of the page, so some bleed through may be expected, pictures of both sides are provided.  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There may be a few minor imperfections, paper repair, staining, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some separation at the fold out pages from this work due to the tighter binding process.  Text and image are printed to both sides of the page, so some bleed through may be expected, pictures of both sides are provided.  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There may be a few minor imperfections, paper repair, staining, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some separation at the fold out pages from this work due to the tighter binding process.  Text and image are printed to both sides of the page, so some bleed through may be expected, pictures of both sides are provided.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":180,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T15:11:31.093Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36328,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36329/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36329/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this important and historic engraving is from hartmann schedel \n liber chronicarum , more commonly known as the \n nuremberg chronicle . this is the first edition / printing of the work. it is the latin edition that was published 6 months prior to the german edition. both editions were limited to 2000 printings. it was published in nuremberg in 1493 by anton koberger for sebald schreyer and sebastian kammermeister. \n \n the work included numerous illustrations that were completed by michael wolgemut, wilhelm pleydenwurff, and members of their workshop. this very likely included the young albrecht dürer as well. the work included maps and town views, but also chronicles historic information including the invention of the printing press, development of the game of chess, navigational voyages, and important constructions. \n \n hartmann schedel (1440-1514) was a german writer, physician, and book collector. he is most remembered for his famous work \n liber chronicarum or \n nuremberg chronicle . he published some of the first printed views of many cities. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 3/8\" by 16\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio woodcut engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"7814","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - golden calf / verso: angels sealing the arc of the covenant"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36329/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections, paper repair, staining, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some separation at the fold out pages from this work due to the tighter binding process.  Text and image are printed to both sides of the page, so some bleed through may be expected, pictures of both sides are provided.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":180,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T15:12:08.761Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":36329,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36330/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36330/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this important and historic engraving is from hartmann schedel \n liber chronicarum , more commonly known as the \n nuremberg chronicle . this is the first edition / printing of the work. it is the latin edition that was published 6 months prior to the german edition. both editions were limited to 2000 printings. it was published in nuremberg in 1493 by anton koberger for sebald schreyer and sebastian kammermeister. \n \n the work included numerous illustrations that were completed by michael wolgemut, wilhelm pleydenwurff, and members of their workshop. this very likely included the young albrecht dürer as well. the work included maps and town views, but also chronicles historic information including the invention of the printing press, development of the game of chess, navigational voyages, and important constructions. \n \n hartmann schedel (1440-1514) was a german writer, physician, and book collector. he is most remembered for his famous work \n liber chronicarum or \n nuremberg chronicle . he published some of the first printed views of many cities. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 3/8\" by 16\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio woodcut engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"7815","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - noah's ark"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36330/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections, paper repair, staining, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some separation at the fold out pages from this work due to the tighter binding process.  Text and image are printed to both sides of the page, so some bleed through may be expected, pictures of both sides are provided.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T15:12:49.981Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":36330,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36331/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36331/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this important and historic engraving is from hartmann schedel \n liber chronicarum , more commonly known as the \n nuremberg chronicle . this is the first edition / printing of the work. it is the latin edition that was published 6 months prior to the german edition. both editions were limited to 2000 printings. it was published in nuremberg in 1493 by anton koberger for sebald schreyer and sebastian kammermeister. \n \n the work included numerous illustrations that were completed by michael wolgemut, wilhelm pleydenwurff, and members of their workshop. this very likely included the young albrecht dürer as well. the work included maps and town views, but also chronicles historic information including the invention of the printing press, development of the game of chess, navigational voyages, and important constructions. \n \n hartmann schedel (1440-1514) was a german writer, physician, and book collector. he is most remembered for his famous work \n liber chronicarum or \n nuremberg chronicle . he published some of the first printed views of many cities. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21 1/2\" by 16\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio woodcut engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"7816","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - view of rome, italy"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36331/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections, paper repair, staining, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some separation at the fold out pages from this work due to the tighter binding process.  Text and image are printed to both sides of the page, so some bleed through may be expected, pictures of both sides are provided.  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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":170,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T15:15:11.883Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":36333,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36334/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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":600,"lotNumber":"7819","title":{"en":"flamsteed - constellation or celestial chart: cancer (crab). 16"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36334/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":190,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T15:16:10.994Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":36334,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36335/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36335/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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":"7820","title":{"en":"bode, elephant folio - constellation chart: perseus, cassiopeia, andromeda. 4"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36335/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":1900,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T15:16:34.513Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":36335,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36336/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36336/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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":"7821","title":{"en":"bode, elephant folio - constellation chart: aries, pisces. 11"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36336/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":1400,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T15:16:54.975Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":36336,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36337/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this hand-colored folio lithograph is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n birds of australia . the work was published in london by richard and john e. taylor for the author between 1840 and 1869. over 300 new species of australian birds were identified through the production of this work, and it remains one of the most comprehensive works on australian ornithology. it is believed only 250 sets were printed of this work. \n \n the plate available here is a pattern plate issued without text. the lithograph was used as an example in the process of publishing for how to color the rest of the plates. \n \n john gould's first work in connection with australian birds was \n a synopsis of the birds of australia and the adjacent islands . this work likely served as a teaser to drive up subscriptions for the work presented here, \n birds of australia . both works were considered the height of elizabeth gould's artistry as she had begun working with edward lear who truly helped enhance her remarkable skill. the production of this work lead to gould being considered the 'father of australian ornithology.' \n \n originally the goulds relied on elizabeth's brothers to send back specimens, but john gould realized to properly complete the work he would need to observe the birds in person. the couple moved to australia in may of 1838. john explored tasmania, new south wales, and australia's interior. elizabeth stayed on the coast and produced over 600 drawings. john wrote to prince charles lucien bonaparte, \u201cthe interval spent from my native shores were some of the happiest days of my life ... the results of my journey cannot, i think, but be attended with great advantage to science.\u201d sauer noted that \u201cgreat as is the excellence of mr. gould's former publications, there can be no doubt that the present work exceeds them all.\u201d (sauer) \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 \n paper size: ~ 15\" by 21 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"7822","title":{"en":"gould, australia - keraudren's crow-shrike"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36337/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":1050,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T15:31:06.459Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36353,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36354/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36354/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this engraved map of north america from guillaume de l'isle is entitled \n l\u2019amérique septentrionale . this is the seventh state of the map and was published in paris in 1718. \n \n this was an important map that helped transform cartography of north america by correctly positioning the mouth of the mississippi river. the map was first issued in 1700, but became more historically important in the second state with he placement of the mississippi river mouth. the map features a beautiful cartouche engraved by nicolas guerard. the map is also the first to depict the sargasso sea in the atlantic ocean. \n \n burden explains: \u201c... the first state shows significant differences throughout the mississippi valley. it was not until 1984 that the existence of the true first state became known, when it was discovered in a composite atlas in a private collection in austria. that atlas contained the first states of each of de l\u2019isle\u2019s five major maps of the americas. once its existence was recognized, other examples surfaced; five are known today. \n \n claude de l\u2019isle is also thought to be the author of a letter to cassini concerning the mouth of the mississippi. in it, he describes how, on his new map, the mouth is placed five degrees east of the rio bravo. this is the case on the first state, but it was altered for the second. he cites his authorities, noting that he had studied chrestien le clerc\u2019s account of sieur la salle\u2019s voyages and the writings of father louis hennepin. he also had access to documents from pierre le moyne d\u2019iberville\u2019s expedition of 1698\u201399\u2014one coastal chart and two letters\u2014as well as another map by m. de chateaumorand, all indicating that the mouth of the mississippi lay about 100 leagues east-northeast of the rio bravo. in the printed version, the identification of the mississippi as the spanish rio escondido, which appeared on the 1696 manuscript, was removed.\u201d [this english text by burden needs to be verified if used, because this is the translation of the french description] \n br>guillaume de l'isle (1675-1726) was son of a cartographer and a pupil of jean dominique cassini, who among other important contributions, aligned the study of astronomy to the study of geography. under cassini's direction, observations were made from locations all over the world that enabled longitudinal calculations to be made with much greater accuracy. de l'isle carried on this exacting work with remarkable dedication and integrity, constantly revising and improving his maps. while precision was his primary goal, his maps are invariably elegant and attractive. he also served as the royal geographer to the king of france. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 30 1/4\" by 21 1/8\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"7839","title":{"en":"de l'isle - map of north america with florida, california, new mexico, great lakes, virginia, new england, part of canada (l'amerique septentrionale)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36354/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is some archival tape placed at edges of the fold from wear / age.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  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There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  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There is some staining to the margins / edges.  There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  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There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age.  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Due to age, some of the engravings may exhibit handling or minor marks to be expected with age.  There may be some light offset on fold out plates due to the nature of the engraving.  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 engravings may exhibit handling or minor marks to be expected with age.  There may be some light offset on fold out plates due to the nature of the engraving.  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 engravings may exhibit handling or minor marks to be expected with age.  There may be some light offset on fold out plates due to the nature of the engraving.  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 engravings may exhibit handling or minor marks to be expected with age.  There may be some light offset on fold out plates due to the nature of the engraving.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T15:42:16.523Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":36361,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36362/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable engraving is from francois valentijn's \n oud en nieuw oost indien . the work was published between 1724 and 1726 in dordrecht, netherlands. the work described the history of the dutch east india company and the countries of the far east including australia, ceylon, india, china, and japan. \n \n francois valentijn (1666-1777) was a dutch minister and naturalist. he was employed as a minister of the east indies at 19, and befriended another naturalist georg eberhard rumpf (rumphius). he also served as an army champlain on an expedition in easter java. he then returned to holland and completed this work. \n \n the work is still considered was \"the most comprehensive work on asia published in europe during the early colonial period\" (landwehr). \"the first book to give a comprehensive account in text and illustration, of the peoples, places, and natural history of indonesia\" (bastin & brommer). \n \n \n oud en nieuw oost indien featured numerous illustrations of flora, fauna, native life, exploration, and important maps and charts. some of the best dutch artists of the period contributed to the work including f. ottens, j.c. philips, j. goeree, g. schoute and j. lamsvelt and m. balen. the shells and sea life were based on georg eberhard rumpf's work. valentijn's more fanciful fish illustrations owe to the influence of louis renard. \n \n the dutch east india company (or v.o.c. - verenigde oost-indische compagnie) guarded their maps and geographic information during most of their dominance in the spice trade. they usually prohibited any former employees from publishing anything about the region, thus it is very fortunate valentijn's work was published at all, and that it gave us such a detailed account of this period in time. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 24 1/2\" by 21\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"7847","title":{"en":"valentijn - map of the spice islands (east indies)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36362/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in generally very good to excellent condition.  Due to age, some of the engravings may exhibit handling or minor marks to be expected with age.  There may be some light offset on fold out plates due to the nature of the engraving.  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.  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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":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T15:46:18.399Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36366,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36367/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36367/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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: ~ 22\" by 18 7/8\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"7852","title":{"en":"blaeu, pub. 1642 - map of europe"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36367/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_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.  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There is some separation at the lower fold with no paper loss.  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":4250,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T15:51:24.804Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$8,000 - $16,000","currency":"USD","id":36368,"estimateMin":8000},{"startPrice":1500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36369/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36369/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exceptional folio map is from georg matthaeus seutter's \n atlas novus sive tabulae geographicae totius orbis faciem... the atlas was published in augsburg circa 1730. \n \n the map is entitled \n diversi globi terr-aquei statione variante et visu intercedente per coluros tropicorum, per ambos polos et partciul sphaerae zenith in planum delineati orthogranici prospectus . it is a striking engraving of the evolving world-view of the early 18th century. the map incorporated the classical windheads, but the composition lends to a more scientific representation of the earth. it still features california as an island as well as the undefined american northwest, labeled 'terra essonis'. australia (new holland) and new zealand have partial coastlines represented. there are twelve smaller projections surrounding the map exploring polar projections. it also notated the voyages of abel tasman and ferdinand magellan. \n \n georg matthäus seutter (1678-1757) was one of the most important german mapmakers of the eighteenth century. born in augsburg in 1678, he became an apprentice to the renowned cartographer johann baptiste homann in nuremberg. in 1707 he established himself as a map publisher in augsburg, and quickly became homann's main rival. his business flourished and by 1731 he was appointed geographer to the imperial court. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 23\" by 20 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":10000,"lotNumber":"7854","title":{"en":"seutter - map of the world"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36369/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in generally good to very good condition.  There is some professional paper restoration / repair at the edges.  Due to age, some of the engravings may exhibit handling or minor marks to be expected with age.  There may be some light offset on fold out plates due to the nature of the engraving.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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There is some expert restoration at the sheet edges.  Due to age, some of the engravings may exhibit handling or minor marks to be expected with age.  There may be some light offset on fold out plates due to the nature of the engraving.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T16:08:27.772Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":36379,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36380/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36380/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this moving photogravure in folio size is from edward curtis's \n the north american indian being a series of volumes picturing and describing the indians of the united states and alaska. edited by frederick webb hodge. foreword by theodore roosevelt. field research conducted under the patronage of j. pierpont morgan . the work was published in 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":"7865","title":{"en":"edward curtis, folio - assiniboin hunter"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36380/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":2000,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T16:09:34.370Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":36380,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36381/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36381/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this moving photogravure in folio size is from edward curtis's \n the north american indian being a series of volumes picturing and describing the indians of the united states and alaska. edited by frederick webb hodge. foreword by theodore roosevelt. field research conducted under the patronage of j. pierpont morgan . the work was published in 1914 in cambridge, massachusetts. the photogravure is from the deluxe printing on japanese tissue on van gelder watermarked paper. \n \n the photogravures depict native americans from the kwakiutl culture. 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":6000,"lotNumber":"7866","title":{"en":"edward curtis, folio - an inland waterway"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36381/view","tags":["usart_photography","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is a blind stamp in the lower left corner into plate mark, but not the image.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may me be a few faint marks, fox marks, or minor imperfections to be expected with age and mostly marginal with the work.  Please review the image and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1200,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T16:11:12.656Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":36382,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":2500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36383/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36383/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36383/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"information on the image: \n \n perhaps the greatest image to emerge from the picturing of the american west, and certainly bodmer's most famous, this highly-charged portrait of péhriska-rúhpa (\"two ravens\") presents the warrior and chief of the hidatsa in way that encapsulates the vanished era of the plains indian. the portrait has a great sense of immediacy, intensity, of noise and movement. a moment in time is captured--when we look away, the dog dance continues. péhriska-rúhpa dances in his regalia as a principal leader of the dog society of his village. the white tips on the glossy black feathers of the headdress indicate the attachment of a tiny down feather to the point of each plume. the central vertical plume is painted red. dyed horse hair floats from coloured sticks attached to the shafts of the turkey feathers. all this will shortly be in motion again as the dancer resumes his movement to the cadence of drum and the rattle (made of small hooves or claws attached to a beaded stick) held in his right hand. \n \n the dog society was one of seven such societies among the men of the mandan and hidatsa tribes. they were one of the main tenets by which hidatsa society lived. as an individual progressed through life, it was necessary for him to purchase his entry into successive societies, starting with \"the foolish dogs\" at about ten to fifteen years of age and graduating to the society of the black-tailed deer for men over fifty. the dog society was the fourth of these progressions. each society had a set number of members, so that an individual from a lower society could only buy entry to the higher society if there was a member of that society who was himself ready to move to the society above his. they all had individual rules, rituals, dances and regalia. all this information was carefully recorded by prince maximilian during the travellers' winter stop-over at fort clark in 1833-1834. this portrait, bodmer's masterpiece, was painted in march 1834 towards the end of this stay. \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this rare engraving is from karl bodmer's \n travels in the interior of north america . the work was published in leipzig by schmidt & guenther in 1922. the aquatint engraving was completed by rene rollet after karl bodmer. from the scarce leipzig edition printed from the original copper-plates. limited in number, the prints from the leipzig edition are more scarce than, and compare favorably to, the first edition (david c. hunt, \"karl bodmer and the american frontier, \" imprint/spring 85, p.18). \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: ~ 19 5/8\" by 25\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":12000,"lotNumber":"7868","title":{"en":"karl bodmer - péhriska-rúhpa. moennitarri warrior in the costume of the dog danse"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36383/view","tags":["uscollectibles_nativeamerican","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint 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.  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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T17:22:59.800Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36387,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36388/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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":"7873","title":{"en":"chagall - the swiss guard doesn't let chichikov in - le suisse ne laisse pas entrer tchitchikov"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36388/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":"2026-02-21T16:16:53.220Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36388,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36389/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36389/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36389/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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":"7874","title":{"en":"goya - desjarrete de la canalla con lanzas, medias lunas, banderillas y otras armas"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36389/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":"2026-02-21T16:17:24.422Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":36389,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36390/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36390/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36390/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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":"7875","title":{"en":"goya - un caballero espanol en plaza quebrando rejoncillos, sin auxijo de los chulos"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36390/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":230,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T16:17:58.119Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":36390,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36391/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36391/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36391/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36391/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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":"7876","title":{"en":"goya - disparate de carnabal [carnival folly]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36391/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":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T16:18:24.100Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":36391,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36392/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36392/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36392/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36392/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36392/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning and rare lithograph is from alphonse mucha's \n documents décoratifs which was edited by gabriel mourey. the work was published in paris by librairie centrale des beaux-arts in 1902. \n \n the work was an excellent representation of his work in the art nouveau movement. it included images of flowers, fauna, women, jewellery, kerosene lamps, cutlery, posters, furniture, and illustrations for books. \n \n mucha \"illustrates the process of stylisation and simplification that transforms a drawing from nature to an object for practical use [...] the compatibility of design and material is emphasized in applications of an identical motif on tableware, lace or jewelry. examples for graphic artists include studies of nude or draped figures and of heads. mucha's drawings and applied designs show virtuosity that surpasses technical ability. the publication was considered an invaluable textbook for artisans and designers and was used by art students in france and abroad, including russia.\" (v. arwas et al. alphonse mucha the spirit of art nouveau (alexandria, va: 1998), p.310) \n \n alphonse (alfons) maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement. \n \n provenance: property from the collection of seymour stein \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 18\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"7877","title":{"en":"mucha, folio - 4 interior design or décor lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36392/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":220,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T16:19:08.240Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":36392,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36393/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36393/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36393/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36393/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36393/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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":"7878","title":{"en":"seguy - 4 pochoirs of geometric motif designs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36393/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some minor handling to the extreme edges. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":270,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T16:20:48.530Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":36393,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36394/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36394/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36394/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36394/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36394/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36394/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36394/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable fashion pochoir is from \n journal des dames et des modes, costumes parisiens . the work was published between 1912 and 1914 with only 1,279 copies printed in total of which this is number 924. leading artists of the time contributed to the \n journal including barbier, brunelleschii, bakst, j. van brock, wegener, drian, and many others. it was edited by pierre de la mesangere. \n \n \n journal des dames sought to be an expression of french elegance. it showed the fashion and also the culture of the early 20th century. each illustration was printed on high quality paper using excellent pochoir coloring. pochoir is created when single layers of color are added by hand to a lithograph using a stencil. \n \n george barbier's contributions to this work are particularly desirable. he contributed greatly to design in this era and also had work featured in vogue. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 5 1/2\" by 8 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"7879","title":{"en":"journal des dames - 6 fashion pochoirs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36394/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":260,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T16:22:23.259Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":36394,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36395/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36395/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36395/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36395/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36395/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36395/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36395/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36395/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36395/009/009.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this attractive color lithograph is by alphonse mucha as part of the work by robert de flers entitled \n ilsee, princess of tripoli . the work was published in paris by by l'edition d'art & h. piazza in 1897. it was part a limited edition of 252. \n \n this work was considered one of the finest examples of mucha's book illustrations. (ray, the art of the french illustrated book 366) according to the mucha foundation, by the time robert de flers completed the manuscript for the story, mucha had only three months to complete the 134 lithographs to illustrate the text. he later wrote: \u201cwe worked on four stones simultaneously. i did some of the drawings straight onto the stone. other things, particularly the decorative edgings, i drew on tracing paper which was then passed on to the draughtsmen who continued the work with the colors i specified. i hardly had time to sketch out the motif for an ornament when they came and took it from my hands and got down to work on it.\u201d \n \n alfons maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 3/4\" by 12 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"7880","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/71511/lot/36395/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T16:24:33.623Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36395,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36396/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36396/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36396/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36396/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36396/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36396/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36396/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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\" 15 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"7881","title":{"en":"maitres affiches - 6 poster lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36396/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":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T16:27:07.317Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":36396,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36397/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36397/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36397/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36397/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36397/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36397/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36397/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36397/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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\" 15 1/4 - 15 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"7882","title":{"en":"maitres affiches - 7 poster lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36397/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":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T16:29:55.918Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":36397,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36398/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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":800,"lotNumber":"7883","title":{"en":"die flache by jung - men - art pochoir illustration by moritz jung"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36398/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. (Images are to front and back of page, only the front image is shown)"},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T16:32:06.545Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":36398,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36399/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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":1600,"lotNumber":"7884","title":{"en":"die flache by moser - woman - art pochoir illustration by prof. kolo moser"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36399/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 to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":1000,"soldPrice":1700,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T16:34:48.551Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":36400,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36401/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36401/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36401/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36401/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36401/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36401/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this superb original botanical watercolor is from a manuscript entitled \n hortus botanicus which illustrated plants according to the linnaean system and willdenow's revisions. the manuscript was completed in vienna between 1810 and 1820. the paper is dutch and datable to the late 18th and early 19th century. there are watermarks from the makers of c.& j. honig, j. kool, j. villedary, and d. & c. blauw. \n \n karl ludwig willdenow completed a comprehensive and influential revision of sir charles linnaeus's \n species plantarum with his work \n series plantarum and dated between 1797 and 1805. this collection follows the revisions willdenow created and is profusely illustrated. \n \n each watercolor details the sources for the illustration in the lower nomenclature. the original artist is named in the left corner and the right corner states the source work of the original illustration. the watercolor artist for the manuscript is unknown. a good portion of the watercolors were after jacquin's works including \n icones plantarum rariores, florae austriacae,  and \n plantarum rariorum horti caesarei schoenbrunnensis . illustrations were also after aiton, william curtis, oeder, scopoli, cavanilles, besler, rheede, roxburgh, banks, and pallas. \n \n provenance: library of henry rogers broughton \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/2\" by 16 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: original watercolor"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"7886","title":{"en":"5 original botanical watercolors after nebl, ledel for curtis, jacquin"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36401/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - There is about 1\" of tabbed edge from binding at the left edge not included in measurement of paper / border area."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T16:37:31.367Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36401,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36402/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36402/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36402/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this superb original botanical watercolor is from a manuscript entitled \n hortus botanicus which illustrated plants according to the linnaean system and willdenow's revisions. the manuscript was completed in vienna between 1810 and 1820. the paper is dutch and datable to the late 18th and early 19th century. there are watermarks from the makers of c.& j. honig, j. kool, j. villedary, and d. & c. blauw. \n \n karl ludwig willdenow completed a comprehensive and influential revision of sir charles linnaeus's \n species plantarum with his work \n series plantarum and dated between 1797 and 1805. this collection follows the revisions willdenow created and is profusely illustrated. \n \n each watercolor details the sources for the illustration in the lower nomenclature. the original artist is named in the left corner and the right corner states the source work of the original illustration. the watercolor artist for the manuscript is unknown. a good portion of the watercolors were after jacquin's works including \n icones plantarum rariores, florae austriacae,  and \n plantarum rariorum horti caesarei schoenbrunnensis . illustrations were also after aiton, william curtis, oeder, scopoli, cavanilles, besler, rheede, roxburgh, banks, and pallas. \n \n provenance: library of henry rogers broughton \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21 3/4\" by 16 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: original watercolor"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"7887","title":{"en":"pair of original botanical watercolors after knapp, herz for jacquin"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36402/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - There is about 1\" of tabbed edge from binding at the left edge not included in measurement of paper / border area."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":230,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T16:38:17.648Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36402,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36403/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36403/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36403/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36403/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36403/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36403/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this superb original botanical watercolor is from a manuscript entitled \n hortus botanicus which illustrated plants according to the linnaean system and willdenow's revisions. the manuscript was completed in vienna between 1810 and 1820. the paper is dutch and datable to the late 18th and early 19th century. there are watermarks from the makers of c.& j. honig, j. kool, j. villedary, and d. & c. blauw. \n \n karl ludwig willdenow completed a comprehensive and influential revision of sir charles linnaeus's \n species plantarum with his work \n series plantarum and dated between 1797 and 1805. this collection follows the revisions willdenow created and is profusely illustrated. \n \n each watercolor details the sources for the illustration in the lower nomenclature. the original artist is named in the left corner and the right corner states the source work of the original illustration. the watercolor artist for the manuscript is unknown. a good portion of the watercolors were after jacquin's works including \n icones plantarum rariores, florae austriacae,  and \n plantarum rariorum horti caesarei schoenbrunnensis . illustrations were also after aiton, william curtis, oeder, scopoli, cavanilles, besler, rheede, roxburgh, banks, and pallas. \n \n provenance: library of henry rogers broughton \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/2\" by 16 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: original watercolor"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"7888","title":{"en":"5 original botanical watercolors after ledel, herz, schmid for curtis, jacquin"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36403/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - There is about 1\" of tabbed edge from binding at the left edge not included in measurement of paper / border area."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":575,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T16:39:26.932Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36403,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36404/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36404/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36404/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36404/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36404/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this superb original botanical watercolor is from a manuscript entitled \n hortus botanicus which illustrated plants according to the linnaean system and willdenow's revisions. the manuscript was completed in vienna between 1810 and 1820. the paper is dutch and datable to the late 18th and early 19th century. there are watermarks from the makers of c.& j. honig, j. kool, j. villedary, and d. & c. blauw. \n \n karl ludwig willdenow completed a comprehensive and influential revision of sir charles linnaeus's \n species plantarum with his work \n series plantarum and dated between 1797 and 1805. this collection follows the revisions willdenow created and is profusely illustrated. \n \n each watercolor details the sources for the illustration in the lower nomenclature. the original artist is named in the left corner and the right corner states the source work of the original illustration. the watercolor artist for the manuscript is unknown. a good portion of the watercolors were after jacquin's works including \n icones plantarum rariores, florae austriacae,  and \n plantarum rariorum horti caesarei schoenbrunnensis . illustrations were also after aiton, william curtis, oeder, scopoli, cavanilles, besler, rheede, roxburgh, banks, and pallas. \n \n provenance: library of henry rogers broughton \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/2\" by 16 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: original watercolor"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"7889","title":{"en":"4 original botanical watercolors after ledelmaier, herz for jacquin, curtis, banks"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36404/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - There is about 1\" of tabbed edge from binding at the left edge not included in measurement of paper / border area."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T16:40:53.501Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36404,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36405/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this magnificent and rare engraving is from johann volckamer's \n nuremberg hesperides . this is from the first german edition published in nuremberg for the author between 1708 and 1714. it was one of the most spectacular and celebrated works on fruit. \n \n most of the engravings from the work feature a citrus fruit and blossoms floating in the sky above a stunning landscape as well as mythological, garden, and architectural plates. \n nuremberg hesperides was extremely rare and features illustrations from decker, glotsch, kenckel, krieger, montalerge pfan, and steinberger. \n \n the work was based upon giovanni battista ferrari's \n hesperides . volckamer enhanced the original scientific work of ferrari by adding detaile landscapes and backgrounds depicting formal gardens and villas giving the plates an aesthetic appeal. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 19\" by 13 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"7890","title":{"en":"volckamer - pineapple, bird, & insects. 217"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36405/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T16:41:48.282Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36405,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36406/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this charming entomology engraving is from maria sibylla merian's \n histoire générale des insectes de surinam et de toute l'europe. contenant leurs descriptions, leurs figures, leurs differentes metamorphoses , commonly referred to as insects of surinam . the work was published in paris by chez l. c. desnos in 1771. each engraving features exceptional hand-coloring. 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. 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. maria sibylla (1647-1717) merian was a german naturalist 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. \"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\". merian's \"artistic groupings of the insects amidst the tropical flora makes this book one of the most beautiful and unusual in the whole range of natural history\" (landwehr dutch books with coloured plates, p.28). it is 'easily the most magnificent work on insects so far produced ... 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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - No text available"},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":260,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T17:00:49.905Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":36441,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36442/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored etching is from eleazar albin's \n histoire naturelle des oiseaux or \n the natural history of birds . the work was published in london by w. innys and r. manby between 1738 and 1740. each engraving is on j. whatman watermarked, chain-linked paper. \n \n eleazar albin made his living creating watercolors of wealthy collectors' cabinets, including sir hans sloane. sloane's collection founded the british museum. many of these collectors then subscribed to his \n natural history of birds . the plates were completed by eleazar as well as his children, elizabeth and fortinalus. \n \n in albin's notes to the reader he states \"as for the paintings, they are all done from the life, with all the exactness i could either with my own hand, or my daughters, whom i have taught to draw and paint after the life.\" \n \n provenance: book plate of stansfeld rawson, westdale hall \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9\" by 11 1/4\" \n \n  \n  \n  \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored etching"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"7927","title":{"en":"albin - cassowary. 60"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36442/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in fair to very good condition overall. There is occasional toning, smudging, or light marks. There may be some light text offset which is common to this work. There may be a few minor marks or fox marks to the paper. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - No text available"},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T17:01:28.383Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","currency":"USD","id":36442,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36443/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored etching is from eleazar albin's \n histoire naturelle des oiseaux or \n the natural history of birds . the work was published in london by w. innys and r. manby between 1738 and 1740. each engraving is on j. whatman watermarked, chain-linked paper. \n \n eleazar albin made his living creating watercolors of wealthy collectors' cabinets, including sir hans sloane. sloane's collection founded the british museum. many of these collectors then subscribed to his \n natural history of birds . the plates were completed by eleazar as well as his children, elizabeth and fortinalus. \n \n in albin's notes to the reader he states \"as for the paintings, they are all done from the life, with all the exactness i could either with my own hand, or my daughters, whom i have taught to draw and paint after the life.\" \n \n provenance: book plate of stansfeld rawson, westdale hall \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9\" by 11 1/4\" \n \n  \n  \n  \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored etching"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"7928","title":{"en":"albin - great brown owl. 7"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36443/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in fair to very good condition overall. There is occasional toning, smudging, or light marks. There may be some light text offset which is common to this work. There may be a few minor marks or fox marks to the paper. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - No text available"},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T17:02:29.809Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","currency":"USD","id":36443,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36444/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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  \n  \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"7929","title":{"en":"elliot & keulemans - cochin-china pied hornbill"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36444/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":"2026-02-21T17:02:49.544Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":36444,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36445/001/001.jpg"],"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  \n  \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"7930","title":{"en":"elliot & keulemans - crowned hornbill"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36445/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,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T17:22:59.884Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":36445,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36446/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36446/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36446/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n bengal or indian pitta \n van der bosch's pitta \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 henry sotheran & co purchased all of the remaining plates from the gould estate including the 'pattern plate' presented here. this plate was specifically used as the original reference for gould's colorist to produce the rest of the work. it is a unique opportunity to own a an important part of the production process of gould's \n birds of asia . \n \n \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 \n paper size: ~ 15 1/4\" by 21 7/8\" \n \n  \n  \n  \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"7931","title":{"en":"gould, asia - pair of pitta lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36446/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. There can be minor fox marks or faint text offset as is common to Gould plates, but generally excellent condition. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - No text available (issued without as this was a pattern plate used for guidance in coloring the set, very special example, never bound)"},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T17:03:33.225Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36446,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36447/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n birds of asia published in london between 1850 and 1883. \n \n henry sotheran & co purchased all of the remaining plates from the gould estate including the 'pattern plate' presented here. this plate was specifically used as the original reference for gould's colorist to produce the rest of the work. it is a unique opportunity to own a an important part of the production process of gould's \n birds of asia . \n \n \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 \n paper size: ~ 15 1/4\" by 21 7/8\" \n \n  \n  \n  \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"7932","title":{"en":"gould, asia - malacca trogon"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36447/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. There can be minor fox marks or faint text offset as is common to Gould plates, but generally excellent condition. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - No text available (issued without as this was a pattern plate used for guidance in coloring the set, very special example, never bound)"},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T17:03:55.619Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36447,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36448/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n birds of asia published in london between 1850 and 1883. \n \n henry sotheran & co purchased all of the remaining plates from the gould estate including the 'pattern plate' presented here. this plate was specifically used as the original reference for gould's colorist to produce the rest of the work. it is a unique opportunity to own a an important part of the production process of gould's \n birds of asia . \n \n \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 \n paper size: ~ 15 1/4\" by 21 7/8\" \n \n  \n  \n  \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"7933","title":{"en":"gould, asia - reinwardt's trogon"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36448/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. There can be minor fox marks or faint text offset as is common to Gould plates, but generally excellent condition. A Sotheran Bookseller stamp is at lower corner verso. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - No text available (issued without as this was a pattern plate used for guidance in coloring the set, very special example, never bound)"},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T17:04:13.201Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36448,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36449/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n birds of asia published in london between 1850 and 1883. \n \n henry sotheran & co purchased all of the remaining plates from the gould estate including the 'pattern plate' presented here. this plate was specifically used as the original reference for gould's colorist to produce the rest of the work. it is a unique opportunity to own a an important part of the production process of gould's \n birds of asia . \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 \n paper size: ~ 15 1/4\" by 21 7/8\" \n \n  \n  \n  \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"7934","title":{"en":"gould, asia - indian roller"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36449/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. A previous owner pencilled the English name below the nomenclature. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. There can be minor fox marks or faint text offset as is common to Gould plates, but generally excellent condition. A Sotheran Bookseller stamp is at lower corner verso. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - No text available (issued without as this was a pattern plate used for guidance in coloring the set, very special example, never bound)"},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T17:04:32.274Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":36449,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36450/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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 is from the second edition and was printed in london in 1754. 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  \n  \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving (first edition, chain-lined, watermarked paper)"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"7935","title":{"en":"catesby - flying squirrel with viscum. 2-77"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36450/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":250,"soldPrice":290,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T17:05:14.123Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36450,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36451/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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  \n  \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving (first edition, chain-lined, watermarked paper)"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"7936","title":{"en":"catesby, first ed - little black bullfinch with fringe tree. 1-68"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36451/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":250,"soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T17:05:52.344Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36451,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36452/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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  \n  \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving (first edition, chain-lined, watermarked paper)"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"7937","title":{"en":"catesby, first ed - little brown flycatcher & red eyed flycatcher. 1-54"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36452/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":250,"soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T17:06:24.086Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36452,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36453/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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  \n  \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving (first edition, chain-lined, watermarked paper)"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"7938","title":{"en":"catesby, first ed - soree. 1-70"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36453/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":250,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T17:07:07.613Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36453,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36454/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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  \n  \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving (first edition, chain-lined, watermarked paper)"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"7939","title":{"en":"catesby, first ed - turn stone or sea dottrel. 1-72"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36454/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":250,"soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T17:07:53.799Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36454,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36455/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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  \n  \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"7940","title":{"en":"gould - blood-rumped groove-bill toucan"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36455/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. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T17:08:57.186Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36455,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36456/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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  \n  \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"7941","title":{"en":"gould - peacock groove-bill aracari"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36456/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. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T17:09:34.456Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36456,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36457/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio lithograph is from daniel giraud elliot's \n a monograph of the paradiseidae, or birds of paradise . the work was published in london by the elliot for subscribers in 1873. \n \n each originally hand-colored lithograph was done by j. smit after joseph wolf's illustrations and colored by j. d. white. \"the plates in this work, almost as magnificent as the birds they portray, were the fruits of elliot's considerable wealth, wolf's great artistry, and both men's profound knowledge and love of birds.\" (dance) \n \n elliot writes of the illustrations in his preface to the work: \"the drawings of mr. wolf will, i am sure, receive the admiration of those who see them; for, like all that artist's productions, they cannot be surpassed, if equalled, at the present time. mr. j. smit has lithographed the drawings with his usual conscientious fidelity, and in his share of the work has left me nothing to desire... in the colouring of the plates mr. j.d. white has faithfully followed the originals; and in the difficult portions where it was necessary to produce the metallic hues, he has been very successful.\" \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. elliot\u2019s lithographs are some of the most valuable american bird plates. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 18\" by 23 1/4\" \n \n  \n  \n  \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"7942","title":{"en":"elliot - wilson's bird of paradise"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36457/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall. 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. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T17:10:03.662Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36457,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36458/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio lithograph is from daniel giraud elliot's \n a monograph of the paradiseidae, or birds of paradise . the work was published in london by the elliot for subscribers in 1873. \n \n each originally hand-colored lithograph was done by j. smit after joseph wolf's illustrations and colored by j. d. white. \"the plates in this work, almost as magnificent as the birds they portray, were the fruits of elliot's considerable wealth, wolf's great artistry, and both men's profound knowledge and love of birds.\" (dance) \n \n elliot writes of the illustrations in his preface to the work: \"the drawings of mr. wolf will, i am sure, receive the admiration of those who see them; for, like all that artist's productions, they cannot be surpassed, if equalled, at the present time. mr. j. smit has lithographed the drawings with his usual conscientious fidelity, and in his share of the work has left me nothing to desire... in the colouring of the plates mr. j.d. white has faithfully followed the originals; and in the difficult portions where it was necessary to produce the metallic hues, he has been very successful.\" \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. elliot\u2019s lithographs are some of the most valuable american bird plates. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 18\" by 23 1/4\" \n \n  \n  \n  \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"7943","title":{"en":"elliot - magnificent bird of paradise"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36458/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall. 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. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T17:10:26.585Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36458,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36459/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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  \n  \n paper type or special features: engraving with old hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"7944","title":{"en":"merian, folio - ice cream bean plant with butterfly metamorphosis & insects. 58"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36459/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":"2026-02-21T17:10:57.716Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36459,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":400,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36460/001/001.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  \n  \n paper type or special features: engraving with old hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"7945","title":{"en":"merian, folio - sweet white guava with moth metamorphosis. 61"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36460/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":"2026-02-21T17:22:59.891Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36460,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36461/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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  \n  \n paper type or special features: engraving with old hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"7946","title":{"en":"merian, folio - papaya with moth metamorphosis. 62"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36461/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":"2026-02-21T17:11:47.190Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36461,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36462/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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  \n  \n paper type or special features: engraving with old hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"7947","title":{"en":"merian, folio - potato with large horned beetle, insects. 50"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36462/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":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T17:12:36.663Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":36462,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":650,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36463/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36463/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","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  \n  \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored stipple engraving"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"7948","title":{"en":"redoute, folio - rose - rosa centifolia bullata"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36463/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. 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":650,"soldPrice":1550,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T17:13:08.446Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":36463,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36464/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36464/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this dramatic large folio botanical engraving is from dr. robert john thornton\u2019s work \n new illustration of the sexual system of carolus von linnaeus...and the temple of flora, or garden of nature . this was the first edition of the work published in london by between 1787 and 1812. each engraving was made using stipple, mezzotint, and aquatint processes and some feature hand-coloring heightened with gum arabic. the engraving will include the text when available to send with the plate. \n \n thornton\u2019s engravings featured an uncommon composition in which the subject was seen oversized in relation to the background giving the plates a theatrical presence. \n temple of flora is often considered the greatest achievement in british botanical art. thornton employed some of the foremost artists to create the plates included peter charles henderson, philip reinagle, abraham pether, and sydenham edwards. richard earlom, james caldwall, thomas sutherland, and joseph constantine stadler were the engravers for \n temple of flora . \n \n thornton's \n the temple of flora is the greatest english colour-plate flower book. \"...[thornton] inherited a competent fortune and trained as a doctor. he appears to have had considerable success in practice and was appointed both physician to the marylebone dispensary and lecturer in medical botany at guy's and st. thomas's hospitals. but quite early in his career he embarked on his...great work. what redouté produced under the patronage of l'héritier, marie antoinette, the empress josephine, charles x, and the duchesse de berry, thornton set out to do alone...numerous important artists were engaged...twenty-eight paintings of flowers commissioned from abraham pether, known as `moonlight pether, ' philip reinagle, ...sydenham edwards, and peter henderson...the result...involved thornton in desperate financial straits...in an attempt to extricate himself he organized the royal botanic lottery, under the patronage of the prince regent...it is easy to raise one's eyebrows at thornton's unworldly and injudicious approach to publishing...but he produced...one of the loveliest books in the world.\" (alan thomas, great books and book collecting, pp.142-144) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 3/4\" by 22 1/2\"; image size ~ 14\" by 17 1/2\" \n \n  \n  \n  \n paper type or special features: large folio - printed in color using mezzotint, aquatint, engraving, etching, and stipple engraving processes with original hand-finished coloring"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"7949","title":{"en":"thornton, folio - the american cowslip"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36464/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. There may be some general, light uneven toning of the paper. There may be some very light toning, marks, smudging, or handling mostly present to margins. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":3000,"lastUpdate":"2026-02-21T17:14:45.556Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":36464,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36465/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/36465/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-02-21","available":false,"description":{"en":"this dramatic large folio botanical engraving is from dr. robert john thornton\u2019s work \n new illustration of the sexual system of carolus von linnaeus...and the temple of flora, or garden of nature . this was the first edition of the work published in london by between 1787 and 1812. each engraving was made using stipple, mezzotint, and aquatint processes and some feature hand-coloring heightened with gum arabic. the engraving will include the text when available to send with the plate. \n \n thornton\u2019s engravings featured an uncommon composition in which the subject was seen oversized in relation to the background giving the plates a theatrical presence. \n temple of flora is often considered the greatest achievement in british botanical art. thornton employed some of the foremost artists to create the plates included peter charles henderson, philip reinagle, abraham pether, and sydenham edwards. richard earlom, james caldwall, thomas sutherland, and joseph constantine stadler were the engravers for \n temple of flora . \n \n thornton's \n the temple of flora is the greatest english colour-plate flower book. \"...[thornton] inherited a competent fortune and trained as a doctor. he appears to have had considerable success in practice and was appointed both physician to the marylebone dispensary and lecturer in medical botany at guy's and st. thomas's hospitals. but quite early in his career he embarked on his...great work. what redouté produced under the patronage of l'héritier, marie antoinette, the empress josephine, charles x, and the duchesse de berry, thornton set out to do alone...numerous important artists were engaged...twenty-eight paintings of flowers commissioned from abraham pether, known as `moonlight pether, ' philip reinagle, ...sydenham edwards, and peter henderson...the result...involved thornton in desperate financial straits...in an attempt to extricate himself he organized the royal botanic lottery, under the patronage of the prince regent...it is easy to raise one's eyebrows at thornton's unworldly and injudicious approach to publishing...but he produced...one of the loveliest books in the world.\" (alan thomas, great books and book collecting, pp.142-144) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 1/4\" by 22 1/4\"; image size ~ 13 3/4\" by 18 1/4\" \n \n  \n  \n  \n paper type or special features: large folio - printed in color using mezzotint, aquatint, engraving, etching, and stipple engraving processes with original hand-finished coloring"},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"7950","title":{"en":"thornton, folio - the pontic rhododendron"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/71511/lot/36465/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. There may be some general, light uneven toning of the paper. There may be some very light toning, marks, smudging, or handling mostly present to margins. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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