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There may be some toned or foxed spots to the work.  There may be a few minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age.  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There may be some toned or foxed spots to the work.  There may be a few minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor imperfections or light fox marks to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor imperfections or light fox marks to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor imperfections or light fox marks to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor imperfections or light fox marks to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor imperfections or light fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"soldPrice":1650,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:08:23.631Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":37075,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37076/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored engraving is from georges-louis leclerc de buffon & francois-nicolas martinet's work entitled \n histoire naturelle des oiseaux . it was published in paris by imprimerie royale between 1770 and 1786. it was considered one of the most important and beautiful works on birds of the 18th century. \n \n each plate from the work features a delicate yellow border, which many believe led to the development of french matting. they are engraved on fine chain-linked, watermarked paper. \n \n buffon's work became one of the most informative sources as far as the visual appearance of animals, and was highly understandable for a wide audience. buffon described his work and love for natural history by stating that, \"natural history embraces all the objects the universe presents to us. this prodigious multitude of quadrupeds, birds, fish, insects, plants, minerals, etc., offers to the curiosity of the human mind a vast spectacle, of which the whole is so great that the details are inexhaustible.\" \n \n the bird engravings are from françois-nicolas martinet. martinet (1731-1800) was a prominent ornithological artist of the 1700s. he work closely with count georges-louis leclerc du buffon on \n histoire naturelle des oiseaux . martinet also created work for marmontel, voltaire, and philidor. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9\" by 12 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"8810","title":{"en":"martinet & buffon - cassowary. 313"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37076/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. - 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":240,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:15:17.744Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37085,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37086/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","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. it is a unique opportunity to own a part of gould's publishing process. \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":2500,"lotNumber":"8820","title":{"en":"gould, australia - little spotted kiwi [apteryx owenii]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37086/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Occasionally a previous owner has pencilled  English names or notations below the nomeclature or near the edges.  There sometimes is occasional faint text offset or minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age with this work.  There may be some faint handling at the edges.  Occassionally on the plates there will be a Sotheran Booksellers stamp to verso corner without bleed through.  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":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:16:07.891Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":37086,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37087/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","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. it is a unique opportunity to own a part of gould's publishing process. \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":2500,"lotNumber":"8821","title":{"en":"gould, australia - australian cassowary [casuarius australis]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37087/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Occasionally a previous owner has pencilled  English names or notations below the nomeclature or near the edges.  There sometimes is occasional faint text offset or minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age with this work.  There may be some faint handling at the edges.  Occassionally on the plates there will be a Sotheran Booksellers stamp to verso corner without bleed through.  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":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:16:41.606Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":37087,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37088/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","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 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: ~ 14 1/8\u201d by 21 3/4\u201d \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"8822","title":{"en":"gould, australia - pennant\u2019s parakeet"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37088/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There sometimes is occasional faint text offset or minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age with this work. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - Text Included"},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":1450,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:17:11.415Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37088,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37089/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37089/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","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":"8823","title":{"en":"bode, elephant folio - constellation or star chart of monoceros (unicorn), canis major (dog), lepus (hare or rabbit), argo navis (ship)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37089/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":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:18:08.192Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37089,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37090/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37090/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","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":"8824","title":{"en":"bode, elephant folio - constellation or star chart of leo (lion) & cancer (crab)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37090/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":900,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:18:55.306Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37090,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37091/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37091/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"perhaps the most influential book in celestial maps, johann bayer's \n uranometria set long-lasting standards in the world of astronomy. most importantly, this was not just a book of pictures of the skies, but a map of them, an atlas. the engravings for the work were completed by alexander mair. this engraving is from the second edition, published in ulm in 1639. \n \n bayer included a carefully engraved grid so that the maps could be read and followed to a fraction of a degree. also, bayer was the first to us greek letters to designate stars, commonly in order of magnitude. from that, he named the stars using the greek letter he had given it coupled with the constellation name, i.e. alpha tauri. \n \n bayer's work opened a new age in the history of celestial cartography. it was also the first work to represent the stars around the south pole. the work represented the stars and their positions as presented in tycho brahe's catalogue. bayer also included a plate depicting 12 new southern constellations discovered by dutch navigators, peter dirckszoon de keyser and frederick de houtmann. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 3/4\" by 12 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring in gouache and watercolor and stars in gold"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"8825","title":{"en":"bayer - constellation or star chart of cepheus, the soldier"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37091/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good condition overall. The paper has been archivally reinforced with period paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"soldPrice":260,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:19:28.809Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37091,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37092/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37092/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"perhaps the most influential book in celestial maps, johann bayer's \n uranometria set long-lasting standards in the world of astronomy. most importantly, this was not just a book of pictures of the skies, but a map of them, an atlas. the engravings for the work were completed by alexander mair. this engraving is from the second edition, published in ulm in 1639. \n \n bayer included a carefully engraved grid so that the maps could be read and followed to a fraction of a degree. also, bayer was the first to us greek letters to designate stars, commonly in order of magnitude. from that, he named the stars using the greek letter he had given it coupled with the constellation name, i.e. alpha tauri. \n \n bayer's work opened a new age in the history of celestial cartography. it was also the first work to represent the stars around the south pole. the work represented the stars and their positions as presented in tycho brahe's catalogue. bayer also included a plate depicting 12 new southern constellations discovered by dutch navigators, peter dirckszoon de keyser and frederick de houtmann. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 3/4\" by 12 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring in gouache and watercolor and stars in gold"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"8826","title":{"en":"bayer - constellation or star chart of cygnus, the goose"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37092/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good condition overall. The paper has been archivally reinforced with period paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:20:19.860Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37092,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37093/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare constellation chart is from john bevis's \n uranographia; or the celestial atlas . it was published between 1747 and 1786 in london by john neale. \n \n this engraving is from bevis's \"unpublished\" star atlas. bevis began production of the atlas in 1747 with the intent to produce a large atlas. he had found 5 subscribers, and sold 30 copies, but his publisher, john neale, went bankrupt in 1750 where the plates were pulled. his executor, john horsfall, received the plates upon bevis's death in 1771. at horsfall's death in 1785, his estate had 6 copies of the work with 51 star charts included. this along with some unnumbered amount of loose engravings entered the market in 1786. the charts were all produced in bevis's lifetime by his hand, but the sale of his work was predominantly performed after his passing. it is believed about 21 complete sets were done. (kilburn, kevin; jay m. pasachoff; and owen gingerich, \"the forgotten star atlas: john bevis's uranographia brittanica.\" in: journal of the history of astronomy 34 (2003), pp.125-144) \n \n bevis's work included 600 more stars than the last star atlas of flamsteed. bevis based his work upon bayer's \n uranometria . his work included more stars and accurate positions to that of bayer's. he included nine messier objects in his charts, five of which had never before been published. \n \n john bevis (1695-1771) was a british physician and amateur astronomer. he discovered the crab nebula and was one of two observers in britain of halley's comet in 1759. he created his own private observatory in north london in 1738. bevis is believed to have passed from falling from his telescope. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 1/4\" by 13 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"8827","title":{"en":"bevis, rare - constellation or star chart of canis major (greater dog), sirius"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37093/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."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":525,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:20:55.185Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37093,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37094/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare constellation chart is from john bevis's \n uranographia; or the celestial atlas . it was published between 1747 and 1786 in london by john neale. \n \n this engraving is from bevis's \"unpublished\" star atlas. bevis began production of the atlas in 1747 with the intent to produce a large atlas. he had found 5 subscribers, and sold 30 copies, but his publisher, john neale, went bankrupt in 1750 where the plates were pulled. his executor, john horsfall, received the plates upon bevis's death in 1771. at horsfall's death in 1785, his estate had 6 copies of the work with 51 star charts included. this along with some unnumbered amount of loose engravings entered the market in 1786. the charts were all produced in bevis's lifetime by his hand, but the sale of his work was predominantly performed after his passing. it is believed about 21 complete sets were done. (kilburn, kevin; jay m. pasachoff; and owen gingerich, \"the forgotten star atlas: john bevis's uranographia brittanica.\" in: journal of the history of astronomy 34 (2003), pp.125-144) \n \n bevis's work included 600 more stars than the last star atlas of flamsteed. bevis based his work upon bayer's \n uranometria . his work included more stars and accurate positions to that of bayer's. he included nine messier objects in his charts, five of which had never before been published. \n \n john bevis (1695-1771) was a british physician and amateur astronomer. he discovered the crab nebula and was one of two observers in britain of halley's comet in 1759. he created his own private observatory in north london in 1738. bevis is believed to have passed from falling from his telescope. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 1/4\" by 13 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"8828","title":{"en":"bevis, rare - constellation or star chart of lepus (hare)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37094/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."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":900,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:22:00.919Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37094,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37095/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37095/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37095/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37095/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37095/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","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 \n paper size: ~ 6 1/8\" by 8 1/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"8829","title":{"en":"merian - pair of dance of death engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37095/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":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:22:40.088Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":37095,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37096/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37096/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37096/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37096/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37096/005/005.jpg"],"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 \n paper size: ~ 6 1/8\" by 8 1/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"8830","title":{"en":"merian - pair of dance of death engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37096/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,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T16:12:09.182Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":37096,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37097/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37097/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition engraving is from samuel purchas's work entitled \n hakluytus posthumus or \n purchas his pilgrimes . the work was printed in london by william stansby for henrie fetherstone between 1625 and 1626. \n \n purchas collected over twelve hundred separate narratives of explorations in every part of the world. \"this fine collection includes the accounts of cortés and pizarro, drake, cavendish, john and richard hawkins, quirós, magellan, van noort, spilbergen, and barents, as well as the categories of portuguese voyages to the east indies, jesuit voyages to china and japan, east india company voyages, and the expeditions of the muscovy company.\" (hill) \"one of the fullest and most important collections of voyages and travels in the english language.\" (church) \n \n purchas began work on his massive collection in 1611, and published various editions of a short collection, with the similar title of \"purchas his pilgrimage, \" over the next ten years. that publication, however, was merely a precursor to the present work, an entirely different book and arguably the greatest collection of travels and voyages ever published. the first two volumes are mainly devoted to travels in africa, the middle east, and asia. the third volume largely treats northern explorations and america. the fourth volume is almost entirely devoted to america. the fifth volume, \n pilgrimage , is a supplement to all of the preceding parts. \n \n provenance: bookplates were present of thomas john lloyd baker (1777-1841) and granville edwin lloyd baker (1841-1924) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/4\" by 13\"; image size ~ 7 1/2\" by 5 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"8831","title":{"en":"purchas - map of the garden of eden (paradise, holy land) with inset of adam & eve, snake & apple"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37097/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor imperfections, 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":170,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:26:13.770Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":37098,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37099/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37099/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","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":"8833","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - st. john the evangelist, historic figures / verso: historic figures"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37099/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":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:26:58.947Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":37099,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37100/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37100/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","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":"8834","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - st. thomas the apostle, st. andrew the apostle, quintillian / verso: historic figures"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37100/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":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:27:20.112Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":37100,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37101/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37101/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","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":"8835","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - bartholomew the apostle ministry & martyrdom, st. linus, st. clitus, apollinaris of ravenna / verso: seneca suicide in bath, martyrdom of the apostle philip"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37101/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":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:27:44.162Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":37101,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37102/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37102/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","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 5/8\" by 16\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio woodcut engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"8836","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - holy roman emperor with electors, noblemen, and coats of arms / verso: text & partial town view"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37102/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is some paper repair at the fold.  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":1050,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:29:29.316Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37102,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37103/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37103/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","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 5/8\" by 16\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio woodcut engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"8837","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - view of nuremberg, germany / verso: text & partial town view"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37103/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is some paper repair at the fold.  There are a couple smudges or fox marks to the paper.   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 can be occasional offset, toning, or some separation to fold out plates.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, some slight damage or loss to a small number of plates and charts, occasional creases, short tears and stains.  Generally considered excellent condition for the age.  There is slight wear to extremities, remains of ties to the cover / binding.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, some slight damage or loss to a small number of plates and charts, occasional creases, short tears and stains.  Generally considered excellent condition for the age.  There is slight wear to extremities, remains of ties to the cover / binding.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:41:39.916Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":37113,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37114/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary, originally hand-colored map is from the exceedingly rare atlas from johannes and gerard van keulen entitled \n de groote nieuwe vermeerderde zee-atlas ofte water-waerld. vertoonende in zig alle de zee-kusten des aardryks. bestaande in zeer nette kaarten, zo platte als wassende graden: waar in ontdekt zyn alle baayen, reeden, klippen, droogtens, dieptens, anker-plaatzen, en alle strekkingen en opdoeningen van landen: ook haar lengten en polus hoogten, &c. dienende tot opbouwinge en voortplantinge der scheepvaart, uit nieuwe opgevingen van schippers, stuurlieden en liefhebbers der zeevaart. te zamen vergaadert en in \u2018t ligt gebragt, door gerard van keulen, &c. the work was published in amsterdam by gerard van keulen in 1708 (but 1709). [the dutch letterpress title is dated 1708 and contains the address of gerard van keulen, while the general allegorical title and 5 allegorical divisional titles are all dated 1709 and show the address of johannes van keulen. a further letterpress title in french is dated 1709 and has the address of gerard van keulen.] \n \n johannes van keulen (1654-1711) was a dutch publisher. he was said to have produced \u201cthe largest and finest marine atlases in holland.\u201d (koeman) he received a privelege from the states general of holland and west friesland in order to printe maritame atlases and shipping guides. the privilege was to protect his printed material from illegal reproduction. he named his printing firm, in de gekroonde lootsman, which grew to be one of the most successful amsterdam publishing firms. he collaborated with other cartographers including claes janszoon vooght and johannes van luyken. \n \n keulen's first atlas, entitled \n zee atlas , contained only 40 charts. by 1695 his atlas would have 160 charts. his son, gerard, took over publication in 1704 and expanded the atlas to 185 charts by 1709. \n \n gerard van keulen (1678-1727) was a skilled engraver, mathematician, and chart-maker. he was appointed hydrographer to the dutch east india company in 1714. the van keulen publishing firm operated continuously from 1678 to 1885 with three generations of the family active in the firm. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 25\" by 21\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"8848","title":{"en":"van keulen, rare - map of ceylon"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37114/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, some slight damage or loss to a small number of plates and charts, occasional creases, short tears and stains.  Generally considered excellent condition for the age.  There is slight wear to extremities, remains of ties to the cover / binding.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":1400,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:42:49.730Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37114,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37115/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this engraved map is from claudius ptolemaeus (ptolemy) and giovanni antonio magini's \n geographiae universae tum vet(eris, t)um novae absolutissimum opus, duobus voluminibus distinct(um). auctore i. a. magino. the work was published in 1596 in venice by s. galignani erben. this is the first magini edition in latin. the maps were engraved by girolamo porro. \n \n this work is considered a later published editon of ptolemy (ptolemaeus)\u2019s \n geographia . the work was considered one of the most influential cartographic accounts of the ancient world and served as inspiration for all renaissance mapmakers. he compiled what was known of the world's geography in the roman empire during his time (circa 90-168 ad). ptolemy was a mathematician, astronomer, geographer, astrologer, and poet. the earliest known manuscripts of \n geographia date to 1300 and was first printed in 1477. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 3/4\" by 6 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"8849","title":{"en":"magini's ptolemy, pub. 1596 - map of the americas with new guinea as terra australis incognita"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37115/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is text to verso which may have some bleed through.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":850,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:45:02.008Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":37115,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37116/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary engraving is from georg braun & frans hogenberg's \n civitates orbis terrarum or \n atlas of the cities of the world . the work was published in augsberg in 1575. it is considered the greatest atlas of city views ever made. it included some of the earliest views available and is a crucial guide to understanding the world in the 16th century. the text to verso is in latin. \n \n \"the \n civitates orbis terrarum or the 'braun & hogenberg' is the most famous of the early town atlases. the civitates was, like ortelius's \n theatrum , one of the best-selling works in the last quarter of the 16th century. although it had no comparable predecessor, it immediately answered a great public demand because social, political and economic life at that time was concentrated in cities. apart from that the pictorial style of the plans and views appealed very much to the uneducated public.\" (van der krogt) \n \n this work was the most famouse of all the town-books comprising over 500 views. it featured views of the majority of the major european cities. the cities illustrated included amsterdam, barcelona, \u200b\u200bbologna, brixen, brussels, chios, danzig, hamburg, helsingborg, innsbruck, istanbul (constantinople), cologne, leiden, liege, london, luxembourg, milan, moscow, nuremberg, ostia, paris, pozzuoli, prague-eger, rome, rotterdam, seville, stockholm, tivoli, trento, utrecht, venice, weimar, wroclaw, and zurich. it also included some illustrations of places in asia, africa, and latin america including: aden, alexandria, cuzco, casablanca, jerusalem, and cairo. \n \n georg braun and frans hogenberg began the work for this atlas in 1572, intended as a companion work to abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . braun was responsible for editing the work and hogenberg engraved the majority of the views. there were also many talented contributors that provided original drawings including joris hoefnagel (spanish and italian towns), jacob van deventer (netherlands), stumpf, sebastien munster (german), and heinrich von rantzau (danish). \n \n georg braun (1541-1622) was a german catholic cleric. he spent most of his life working for the church st. maria and gradus. abraham ortelius assisted braun with the editing of \n civitates orbis terrarum . \n \n frans hogenberg (1535-1590) was one of the greatest engravers of his time. he engraved the majority of the plates for \n civitates orbis terrarum as well as ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . hogenberg also made sure to detail the foregrounds of the plates including fashion of the time. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21 1/2\" by 15 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"8850","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - view of mexico & cusco, peru"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37116/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature of the engraving.  There are occasional minor closed tears from age and handling 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":150,"soldPrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:45:46.846Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37116,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37117/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary engraving is from georg braun & frans hogenberg's \n civitates orbis terrarum or \n atlas of the cities of the world . the work was published in augsberg in 1575. it is considered the greatest atlas of city views ever made. it included some of the earliest views available and is a crucial guide to understanding the world in the 16th century. the text to verso is in latin. \n \n \"the \n civitates orbis terrarum or the 'braun & hogenberg' is the most famous of the early town atlases. the civitates was, like ortelius's \n theatrum , one of the best-selling works in the last quarter of the 16th century. although it had no comparable predecessor, it immediately answered a great public demand because social, political and economic life at that time was concentrated in cities. apart from that the pictorial style of the plans and views appealed very much to the uneducated public.\" (van der krogt) \n \n this work was the most famouse of all the town-books comprising over 500 views. it featured views of the majority of the major european cities. the cities illustrated included amsterdam, barcelona, \u200b\u200bbologna, brixen, brussels, chios, danzig, hamburg, helsingborg, innsbruck, istanbul (constantinople), cologne, leiden, liege, london, luxembourg, milan, moscow, nuremberg, ostia, paris, pozzuoli, prague-eger, rome, rotterdam, seville, stockholm, tivoli, trento, utrecht, venice, weimar, wroclaw, and zurich. it also included some illustrations of places in asia, africa, and latin america including: aden, alexandria, cuzco, casablanca, jerusalem, and cairo. \n \n georg braun and frans hogenberg began the work for this atlas in 1572, intended as a companion work to abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . braun was responsible for editing the work and hogenberg engraved the majority of the views. there were also many talented contributors that provided original drawings including joris hoefnagel (spanish and italian towns), jacob van deventer (netherlands), stumpf, sebastien munster (german), and heinrich von rantzau (danish). \n \n georg braun (1541-1622) was a german catholic cleric. he spent most of his life working for the church st. maria and gradus. abraham ortelius assisted braun with the editing of \n civitates orbis terrarum . \n \n frans hogenberg (1535-1590) was one of the greatest engravers of his time. he engraved the majority of the plates for \n civitates orbis terrarum as well as ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . hogenberg also made sure to detail the foregrounds of the plates including fashion of the time. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21 1/2\" by 15 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"8851","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - view of amsterdam, netherlands"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37117/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature of the engraving.  There are occasional minor closed tears from age and handling 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":150,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:47:37.378Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37117,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37118/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary engraving is from georg braun & frans hogenberg's \n civitates orbis terrarum or \n atlas of the cities of the world . the work was published in augsberg in 1575. it is considered the greatest atlas of city views ever made. it included some of the earliest views available and is a crucial guide to understanding the world in the 16th century. the text to verso is in latin. \n \n \"the \n civitates orbis terrarum or the 'braun & hogenberg' is the most famous of the early town atlases. the civitates was, like ortelius's \n theatrum , one of the best-selling works in the last quarter of the 16th century. although it had no comparable predecessor, it immediately answered a great public demand because social, political and economic life at that time was concentrated in cities. apart from that the pictorial style of the plans and views appealed very much to the uneducated public.\" (van der krogt) \n \n this work was the most famouse of all the town-books comprising over 500 views. it featured views of the majority of the major european cities. the cities illustrated included amsterdam, barcelona, \u200b\u200bbologna, brixen, brussels, chios, danzig, hamburg, helsingborg, innsbruck, istanbul (constantinople), cologne, leiden, liege, london, luxembourg, milan, moscow, nuremberg, ostia, paris, pozzuoli, prague-eger, rome, rotterdam, seville, stockholm, tivoli, trento, utrecht, venice, weimar, wroclaw, and zurich. it also included some illustrations of places in asia, africa, and latin america including: aden, alexandria, cuzco, casablanca, jerusalem, and cairo. \n \n georg braun and frans hogenberg began the work for this atlas in 1572, intended as a companion work to abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . braun was responsible for editing the work and hogenberg engraved the majority of the views. there were also many talented contributors that provided original drawings including joris hoefnagel (spanish and italian towns), jacob van deventer (netherlands), stumpf, sebastien munster (german), and heinrich von rantzau (danish). \n \n georg braun (1541-1622) was a german catholic cleric. he spent most of his life working for the church st. maria and gradus. abraham ortelius assisted braun with the editing of \n civitates orbis terrarum . \n \n frans hogenberg (1535-1590) was one of the greatest engravers of his time. he engraved the majority of the plates for \n civitates orbis terrarum as well as ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . hogenberg also made sure to detail the foregrounds of the plates including fashion of the time. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21 1/2\" by 15 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"8852","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - view of naples, italy"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37118/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature of the engraving.  There are occasional minor closed tears from age and handling 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":150,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:49:06.785Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37118,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37119/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary engraving is from georg braun & frans hogenberg's \n civitates orbis terrarum or \n atlas of the cities of the world . the work was published in augsberg in 1575. it is considered the greatest atlas of city views ever made. it included some of the earliest views available and is a crucial guide to understanding the world in the 16th century. the text to verso is in latin. \n \n \"the \n civitates orbis terrarum or the 'braun & hogenberg' is the most famous of the early town atlases. the civitates was, like ortelius's \n theatrum , one of the best-selling works in the last quarter of the 16th century. although it had no comparable predecessor, it immediately answered a great public demand because social, political and economic life at that time was concentrated in cities. apart from that the pictorial style of the plans and views appealed very much to the uneducated public.\" (van der krogt) \n \n this work was the most famouse of all the town-books comprising over 500 views. it featured views of the majority of the major european cities. the cities illustrated included amsterdam, barcelona, \u200b\u200bbologna, brixen, brussels, chios, danzig, hamburg, helsingborg, innsbruck, istanbul (constantinople), cologne, leiden, liege, london, luxembourg, milan, moscow, nuremberg, ostia, paris, pozzuoli, prague-eger, rome, rotterdam, seville, stockholm, tivoli, trento, utrecht, venice, weimar, wroclaw, and zurich. it also included some illustrations of places in asia, africa, and latin america including: aden, alexandria, cuzco, casablanca, jerusalem, and cairo. \n \n georg braun and frans hogenberg began the work for this atlas in 1572, intended as a companion work to abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . braun was responsible for editing the work and hogenberg engraved the majority of the views. there were also many talented contributors that provided original drawings including joris hoefnagel (spanish and italian towns), jacob van deventer (netherlands), stumpf, sebastien munster (german), and heinrich von rantzau (danish). \n \n georg braun (1541-1622) was a german catholic cleric. he spent most of his life working for the church st. maria and gradus. abraham ortelius assisted braun with the editing of \n civitates orbis terrarum . \n \n frans hogenberg (1535-1590) was one of the greatest engravers of his time. he engraved the majority of the plates for \n civitates orbis terrarum as well as ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . hogenberg also made sure to detail the foregrounds of the plates including fashion of the time. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21 1/2\" by 15 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"8853","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - view of venice, italy"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37119/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature of the engraving.  There are occasional minor closed tears from age and handling 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":150,"soldPrice":1950,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:49:57.042Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":37119,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37120/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37120/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this lovely view of new york was done by george hayward after archibald robertson and is entitled \n new york, about 1790. presented to d. t. valentine . the lithograph was published in new york in 1862 by crommelin for d. t. valentine's \n manual of the corporation of the city of new york . \n \n archibald robertson drew the original sketch for the work. george hayward completed the lithograph. the lithograph features the new york harbor around 1790 with sailing ships and the developing skyline. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21 1/4\" by 16 5/8\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"8854","title":{"en":"valentine's - view of 'new york, about 1790' by george hayward after archibald robertson"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37120/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There are a couple minor chips at the extreme edges.  There is some tinting of the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:50:23.536Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":37120,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":1100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37121/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37121/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37121/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this magnificent originally hand-colored engraved map is from pieter mortier's \n atlas nouveau contenant toutes les parties du monde . the work was published in paris circa 1696. \n \n the map was based on the work of french cartographer, alexis-hubert jaillot. he modeled his map after the map of nicolas sanson published in 1656. \n \n pieter mortier (1669-1711) was an dutch mapmaker, engraver, and bookseller. he was the son of a french refugee. he was granted a privilege to publish french maps in the netherlands in 1690, and printed his first work there in 1693. mortier's family continued to publish and sell books in the dutch republic for three generations. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 25\" by 21\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"8855","title":{"en":"mortier after jaillot - map of north america [amerique septentrionale]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37121/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is some light mottled toning.  There is a closed tear at the lower fold.  There is a very small hole to the paper at the lower plate mark just within the border.  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":1100,"soldPrice":2050,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T14:50:55.642Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37121,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":1600,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37122/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37122/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37122/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, originally hand-colored engraving is from willem janszoon and joan blaeu's \n theatre du monde ou nouvel atlas , the first french edition of \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in amsterdam by joan blaeu in 1640. \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 cartographer for the dutch east india company in 1630. \n \n joan (johannes) blaeu (1596-1673) began the publication of the \n nuevo atlas in 1659 and would eventually change the title to \n 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: ~ 23 3/4\" by 21 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"8856","title":{"en":"blaeu, pub. 1640 - map of new england [nova belgica et anglia nova]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37122/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some faint text offset or bleed through.  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":100,"soldPrice":1050,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:00:19.222Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":37130,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37131/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37131/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this moving photogravure in quarto size is from edward curtis's \n the north american indian being a series of volumes picturing and describing the indians of the united states and alaska. edited by frederick webb hodge. foreword by theodore roosevelt. field research conducted under the patronage of j. pierpont morgan . the work was published in 1909 in cambridge, massachusetts. this was part of # 198 of a proposed edition of 500 (though about 272 sets are believed to be completed). \n \n the photogravures depict native americans from the mandan, arikara, and atsina cultures. curtis's work was a remarkable record of native american life and one of the most ambitious anthropological studies done. w. h. holmes, chief of the bureau of american ethnology in 1910, stated that this \"publication should last for a thousand years.\" \n the north american indian was referred to as \u201cthe most gigantic undertaking since the making of the king james edition of the bible\u201d and containing \u201cthe most exquisite book art of our time.\u201d \n \n edward sheriff curtis (1868-1952) was an american photographer and ultimately historian of the american west. he travelled extensively for three decades living with the native american tribes. he immersed himself in their customs, languages and beliefs. he detailed and photographed the tribes creating a truly comprehensive look into their lives. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 1/4\" by 12\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: photogravure"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"8865","title":{"en":"edward curtis - buffalo dancer - mandan"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37131/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":100,"soldPrice":1750,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:01:57.724Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":37131,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37132/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37132/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored lithograph is from one of the rarest indian works, james otto lewis\u2019s \n the aboriginal portfolio . it was the first collection of portraits of north american indians preceding both catlin and mckenney & hall\u2019s works. george lehman & peter s. duval published the portfolio in philadelphia between 1835 and 1836. lewis was responsible with the images with hand-coloring completed by lehman & duval. \n \n \n the aboriginal portfolio is the first published portrait collection of prominent native american leaders, made \"on the spot and in the field.\" \"lewis is about to publish in numbers, a collection of indian lithographic portraits taken by him during a residence of about fifteen years among the various tribes of the west. he has succeeded in obtaining numerous portraits, all of which are remarkably true to nature. some of the lithographs we have examined, and we are sure that they are well calculated to excite interest.\" - st. louis commercial bulletin, may 18, 1835. \n \n james otto lewis (1799-1858) was born in philadelphia. he studied in st. louis and became an engraver in portraitist. he moved to detroit later, when in 1823 the governor of michigan, lewis cass, asked him to paint tens-qua-ta-wa, a shawnee prophet, in an official diplomatic delegation to the city (plate 67). cass sent the portrait to thomas l. mckenney, superintendent of indian fairs, with the request he become the official government portraitist of indian councils in the great lakes region. \n \n lewis\u2019s work was also the first large work to deal with a subject beyond the east coast and also one of the earliest american lithography projects. lewis painted indians on his travels with michigan governor lewis cass. they went on four indian treaty expeditions in the great lakes regions. unfortunately, like mckenney & hall's work, lewis's original paintings were destroyed in the smithsonian fire of 1865. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 3/4\" by 18 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"8866","title":{"en":"lewis - caw-taa-waa-be-ta or the snagle'd tooth, a chippewa chief"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37132/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some faint toned spots, handling, or minor wear / closed tears at the edges from age.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:03:33.383Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":37132,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37133/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37133/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored lithograph is from one of the rarest indian works, james otto lewis\u2019s \n the aboriginal portfolio . it was the first collection of portraits of north american indians preceding both catlin and mckenney & hall\u2019s works. george lehman & peter s. duval published the portfolio in philadelphia between 1835 and 1836. lewis was responsible with the images with hand-coloring completed by lehman & duval. \n \n \n the aboriginal portfolio is the first published portrait collection of prominent native american leaders, made \"on the spot and in the field.\" \"lewis is about to publish in numbers, a collection of indian lithographic portraits taken by him during a residence of about fifteen years among the various tribes of the west. he has succeeded in obtaining numerous portraits, all of which are remarkably true to nature. some of the lithographs we have examined, and we are sure that they are well calculated to excite interest.\" - st. louis commercial bulletin, may 18, 1835. \n \n james otto lewis (1799-1858) was born in philadelphia. he studied in st. louis and became an engraver in portraitist. he moved to detroit later, when in 1823 the governor of michigan, lewis cass, asked him to paint tens-qua-ta-wa, a shawnee prophet, in an official diplomatic delegation to the city (plate 67). cass sent the portrait to thomas l. mckenney, superintendent of indian fairs, with the request he become the official government portraitist of indian councils in the great lakes region. \n \n lewis\u2019s work was also the first large work to deal with a subject beyond the east coast and also one of the earliest american lithography projects. lewis painted indians on his travels with michigan governor lewis cass. they went on four indian treaty expeditions in the great lakes regions. unfortunately, like mckenney & hall's work, lewis's original paintings were destroyed in the smithsonian fire of 1865. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 3/4\" by 18 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"8867","title":{"en":"lewis - a young miami chief"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37133/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some faint toned spots, handling, or minor wear / closed tears at the edges from age.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:04:04.083Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":37133,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37134/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37134/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored lithograph is from one of the rarest indian works, james otto lewis\u2019s \n the aboriginal portfolio . it was the first collection of portraits of north american indians preceding both catlin and mckenney & hall\u2019s works. george lehman & peter s. duval published the portfolio in philadelphia between 1835 and 1836. lewis was responsible with the images with hand-coloring completed by lehman & duval. \n \n \n the aboriginal portfolio is the first published portrait collection of prominent native american leaders, made \"on the spot and in the field.\" \"lewis is about to publish in numbers, a collection of indian lithographic portraits taken by him during a residence of about fifteen years among the various tribes of the west. he has succeeded in obtaining numerous portraits, all of which are remarkably true to nature. some of the lithographs we have examined, and we are sure that they are well calculated to excite interest.\" - st. louis commercial bulletin, may 18, 1835. \n \n james otto lewis (1799-1858) was born in philadelphia. he studied in st. louis and became an engraver in portraitist. he moved to detroit later, when in 1823 the governor of michigan, lewis cass, asked him to paint tens-qua-ta-wa, a shawnee prophet, in an official diplomatic delegation to the city (plate 67). cass sent the portrait to thomas l. mckenney, superintendent of indian fairs, with the request he become the official government portraitist of indian councils in the great lakes region. \n \n lewis\u2019s work was also the first large work to deal with a subject beyond the east coast and also one of the earliest american lithography projects. lewis painted indians on his travels with michigan governor lewis cass. they went on four indian treaty expeditions in the great lakes regions. unfortunately, like mckenney & hall's work, lewis's original paintings were destroyed in the smithsonian fire of 1865. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 3/4\" by 18 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"8868","title":{"en":"lewis - com-no-sa-qua, a pottawatomie chief"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37134/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some faint toned spots, handling, or minor wear / closed tears at the edges from age.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:04:26.331Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":37134,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":750,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37135/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37135/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"george catlin\u2019s \n north american indian portfolio features stunning lithographs which capture native american history. field describes the lithographs as \u201cbeautiful scenes in indian life [that] are probably the most truthful ever presented to the public.\u201d the full title reads \n north american indian portfolio. hunting scenes and amusements of the rocky mountains and prairies of america. from drawings and notes of the author, made during eight years travel amongst forty-eight of the wildest and most remote tribes of savages in north america . \n \n this folio lithograph was published in london in 1875 for george catlin by chatto & windus. the lithographs were printed by day & haghe from a selection of the greatest images from catlin\u2019s travels. this image was drawn on stone by john mcgahey. \n \n george catlin\u2019s \n portfolio marks a noteworthy moment in american history. catlin traveled extensively chronicling the lives and culture of indians across america. he created nearly 500 paintings of which some were used to make prints for this momentous work. catlin described his need to do this work in that \u201cthe history and customs of such a people, preserved by pictorial illustrations, are themes worthy of the lifetime of one man, and nothing short of the loss of my life shall prevent me from visiting their country and becoming their historian.\u201d original images of native americans are uncommon from the 19th century, and catlin\u2019s are among the most detailed and impressive. \n \n catlin summarized the native american as \"an honest, hospitable, faithful, brave, warlike, cruel, revengeful, relentless, -- yet honourable, contemplative and religious being.\" in a famous passage from the preface of his north american indian portfolio, catlin describes how the sight of several tribal chiefs in philadelphia led to his resolution to record their way of life: \"the history and customs of such a people, preserved by pictorial illustrations, are themes worthy of the lifetime of one man, and nothing short of the loss of my life shall prevent me from visiting their country and becoming their historian.\" he saw no future for either their way of life or their very existence, and with these thoughts always at the back of his mind he worked, against time, setting himself a truly punishing schedule, to record what he saw. from 1832 to 1837 he spent the summer months sketching the tribes and then finished his pictures in oils during the winter. the record he left is unique, both in its breadth and also in the sympathetic understanding that his images constantly demonstrate. \n \n george catlin (1796-1872) was an american lawyer, painter, author, and traveler. he originally was a lawyer but moved to philadelphia in 1821 to become an artist. he became a member of the pennsylvania academy of fine arts in 1824. he made his way early on by creating society portraits and miniatures. he travelled to buffalo in 1825 producing original artwork on the construction and opening of the eerie canal. during his stay in buffalo, he would paint the seneca chief, red jacket, which led to his monumental western expedition and renowned indian paintings. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 1/8\" by 22 1/2\"; image not including text or ink border ~ 12 1/8\" by 17 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"8869","title":{"en":"catlin, folio - antelope shooting. 20"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37135/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is some uneven toning of the paper.  There may me be a few faint marks, fox marks, or minor imperfections to be expected with age and mostly marginal with the work.  Please review the image and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":750,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T16:12:09.199Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37135,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":750,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37136/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37136/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare aquatint engraving is from karl bodmer's \n travels in the interior of north america or \n voyage dans l\u2019intérieur de l\u2019amérique du nord executé pendant les années 1832, 1833 et 1834 . the work was published in paris, coblentz and london between 1839 and 1842. it has the blind stamp. \n \n karl bodmer's images show great versatility and technical virtuosity and give us a uniquely accomplished and detailed picture of a previously little understood (and soon to vanish) way of life. swiss-born bodmer was engaged by prince maximilian zu wied-neuwied specifically to provide a record of his travels in north america, principally among the plains indians. \n \n in the company of david dreidoppel (prince maximilian's servant and hunting companion), their travels in north america were to last from 1832 to 1834. they arrived in boston in july 1832, traveled on to philadelphia, where they stayed with napoleon bonaparte's elder brother joseph. from here they headed west across pennsylvania across the alleghenies to pittsburgh and the ohio country, visiting all the important german settlements en route. \n \n their most important stop on their route west was at the utopian colony of new harmony in indiana. the prince spent five months there in the company of some of the country's leading scientific men, and studying all the relevant literature on backcountry america. on 24 march 1833 the party reached st. louis, missouri, and the start of the journey into indian country. \n \n \n paper size: paper ~ 18 1/4\" by 25\"; plate ~ 14 1/8\" by 16 1/2; image ~ 10 1/8\" by 12 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"8870","title":{"en":"karl bodmer - idols of the mandan indians. 25"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37136/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There are a few faint marks, minor chips at the lower edge.  There may be some faint general wear or toning and a few minor imperfections to be expected with age and size.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact with any questions."},"directSalePrice":750,"soldPrice":1400,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:06:28.871Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37136,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37137/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37137/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"curtis's description of the image: \n \n the implement for removing flesh and fat from hides is a long-bone with beveled scraping edge. the thong attached to the upper end and passing about the woman's wrist is for the purpose of giving additional leverage. \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this moving photogravure in folio size is from edward curtis's \n the north american indian being a series of volumes picturing and describing the indians of the united states and alaska. edited by frederick webb hodge. foreword by theodore roosevelt. field research conducted under the patronage of j. pierpont morgan . the work was published in 1928 in cambridge, massachusetts. the photogravure is on japanese vellum. \n \n the photogravures depict native americans from the chipewyan, cree and sarsi cultures. curtis's work was a remarkable record of native american life and one of the most ambitious anthropological studies done. w. h. holmes, chief of the bureau of american ethnology in 1910, stated that this \"publication should last for a thousand years.\" \n the north american indian was referred to as \u201cthe most gigantic undertaking since the making of the king james edition of the bible\u201d and containing \u201cthe most exquisite book art of our time.\u201d \n \n edward sheriff curtis (1868-1952) was an american photographer and ultimately historian of the american west. he travelled extensively for three decades living with the native american tribes. he immersed himself in their customs, languages and beliefs. he detailed and photographed the tribes creating a truly comprehensive look into their lives. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 1/2\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: photogravure"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"8871","title":{"en":"edward curtis, folio - fleshing a hide - blackfoot"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37137/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,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T16:12:09.202Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37137,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37138/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37138/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"curtis's description of the image: \n \n the fire-drill is unknown to the oldest assiniboin traditionists, but striking fire from flint was apparently an aboriginal method. \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this moving photogravure in folio size is from edward curtis's \n the north american indian being a series of volumes picturing and describing the indians of the united states and alaska. edited by frederick webb hodge. foreword by theodore roosevelt. field research conducted under the patronage of j. pierpont morgan . the work was published in 1928 in cambridge, massachusetts. the photogravure is on japanese vellum. \n \n the photogravures depict native americans from the chipewyan, cree and sarsi cultures. curtis's work was a remarkable record of native american life and one of the most ambitious anthropological studies done. w. h. holmes, chief of the bureau of american ethnology in 1910, stated that this \"publication should last for a thousand years.\" \n the north american indian was referred to as \u201cthe most gigantic undertaking since the making of the king james edition of the bible\u201d and containing \u201cthe most exquisite book art of our time.\u201d \n \n edward sheriff curtis (1868-1952) was an american photographer and ultimately historian of the american west. he travelled extensively for three decades living with the native american tribes. he immersed himself in their customs, languages and beliefs. he detailed and photographed the tribes creating a truly comprehensive look into their lives. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 1/2\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: photogravure"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"8872","title":{"en":"edward curtis, folio - kindling fire - assiniboin"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37138/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":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:07:33.457Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37138,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37139/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37139/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this sensational engraving is from william hamilton's \n campi phlegraei, ou observations sur les volcans des deux siciles. [phlegraean fields, or observations on the volcanoes of the two sicilies] . it is from the second or de luxe edition of the work published between 1798 and 1802 in paris by chez lamy, libraire, quai des augustins. \n \n the work detailed erupting volcanoes as well as volcanic rocks and landscapes. it was also the first time the view was taken that volcanoes are forces of creation not just destruction as observed by hamilton. text page when available will be included and is in french with many having the accompanying english translation. the majority of the illustrations from the work were after pietro fabris. hamilton described the images as \"executed with such delicacy and perfection, as scarcely to be distinguished from the original drawings themselves\" (part i, p. 6, philosophical transcations 1767). \n \n campi phlegraei is known as the \"flaming fields\". it is the area around mount vesuvius and naples which had seen frequent violent eruptions. more people began visiting this area as the excavation of pompeii and herculaneum were performed at the funding of king ferdinand i. the king frequented hamilton's home due to this fascination and that it was filled with hamilton's noted collection of art and antiquities. this peaked interest in volcanoes led to many travelers visiting his home, and it was noted that hamilton himself climbed vesuvius 58 times despite all the dangers it presented. in some of the images of this work, hamilton is seen in his red coat, and the artist fabris is in the blue one, both getting perilously close to the volcanic action. \n \n sir william hamilton was the british ambassador to naples from 1764 to 1800, during the city's golden age. an avid antiquarian, hamilton assembled one of the world's finest collections of greek and roman antiquities. in addition to his duties as ambassador, hamilton was also renowned as a knowledgeable guide and congenial host to the visiting english 'grand tourists'. with infectious enthusiasm he would extol the wonders of naples and the beauties of arts of the ancient world, inspiring in many of his aristocratic visitors a genuine love of the antique. this new-found enthusiasm found its expression in the new style of neo-classicism and in the collections of antiquities which found their way to many of the stately homes of england. \n \n hamilton developed an interest in volcanoes while living in naples. he became a member of the royal society in 1766 and submitted to them many detailed and technical observations of volcanic activity in naples and sicily. some of these illustrations were used to create engravings for \n campi phlegraei... the work included not only views of the volcanoes erupting, but rocks and landscapes. in particular details of the area as it was in 1760s and 1770s as witnessed by hamilton. \n \n \"running two villas, a country house at the foot of vesuvius and his main home in naples, the money hamilton received as envoy was insufficient to maintain ambassadorial hospitality and to feed his vast collecting appetite. briefly returning to london in 1772, he was compelled to sell much of his art collection to the british museum with a grant given to preserve it in the nation's interest. on the same visit, hamilton was elected a fellow of the royal society. having already begun correspondence about the increasingly violent vesuvius, upon his return to naples his attention was drawn to challenging commonly held assumptions about volcanic activity by documenting what he saw in its eruptions. the excavations of herculaneum and pompeii, along with stories of the effects of vesuvius' eruptions within living memory of naples' inhabitants, reinforced the view that the volcano was a purely destructive force. however, hamilton sought to show that in a broader time scale, volcanoes had been responsible for the mountainous landscape and rich, fertile soils that characterized the area. he identified that heat formed basaltic rocks and that the stratified appearance of the land - both in exposed rock faces and in the excavated roman towns - was due to a build up of layers of ash, lava and debris from vesuvius. \n \n \"hamilton wrote to the successive presidents of the royal society, sir john pringle and sir joseph banks, about his discoveries. the letters were read out at meetings; inviting interaction, they were accompanied by samples of rocks and soil. seeking to describe rather than theorize, hamilton published a book of observations on vesuvius in 1772; this text was accompanied by five illustrative plates and a map. but hamilton had ambitions towards creating a more definitive guide to the volcano, to be as aesthetically beautiful as it was intellectually stimulating. hoping that \"such a publication, executed with magnificence in the royal printing office, may perhaps, render every other account of the late eruption superfluous\", he aimed to show that lava could emerge from points other than the summit, that cones could collapse, and that the sulphuric gases that emerged from cracks in the ground were linked to volcanic activity. \n \n \"hamilton employed the anglo-neapolitan artist pietro fabris (fl.1756-1784), to create sketches in situ to illustrate the work. these were then reproduced in prints that were hand coloured individually by local artists by the application of gouache. the process was overseen at every stage by hamilton. the main text of the work reproduced his letters as they were communicated to the royal society, lending them a sense of authentication. \n \n \"the work was published in 1776 as \n campi phlegraei: observations on the volcanos of the two sicilies . a supplement was produced three years later describing the great eruption of vesuvius in august 1779. like the members of the royal society who had originally discussed hamilton's correspondence, its readers were invited to share in the experience of witnessing vesuvius erupting. this was primarily achieved by the outstanding illustrations that showed the eruptions from different vantage points and depicted various rock samples. the plates proved to be the book's defining feature, more popular than the text itself. landscape art was popular and many grand tourists commissioned paintings of their destinations as a way of commemorating their journey and proving themselves to be seasoned travellers...\" (ellen cole, university of glasgow online) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13 1/2\" by 20 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"8873","title":{"en":"hamilton & fabris - view of the first discovery of the temple of isis at pompeii. 41"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37139/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in 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":300,"soldPrice":1050,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:08:08.072Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":37139,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37140/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37140/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this sensational engraving is from william hamilton's \n campi phlegraei, ou observations sur les volcans des deux siciles. [phlegraean fields, or observations on the volcanoes of the two sicilies] . it is from the second or de luxe edition of the work published between 1798 and 1802 in paris by chez lamy, libraire, quai des augustins. \n \n the work detailed erupting volcanoes as well as volcanic rocks and landscapes. it was also the first time the view was taken that volcanoes are forces of creation not just destruction as observed by hamilton. text page when available will be included and is in french with many having the accompanying english translation. the majority of the illustrations from the work were after pietro fabris. this particular engraving was by le vacher after alex danna. hamilton described the images as \"executed with such delicacy and perfection, as scarcely to be distinguished from the original drawings themselves\" (part i, p. 6, philosophical transcations 1767). \n \n campi phlegraei is known as the \"flaming fields\". it is the area around mount vesuvius and naples which had seen frequent violent eruptions. more people began visiting this area as the excavation of pompeii and herculaneum were performed at the funding of king ferdinand i. the king frequented hamilton's home due to this fascination and that it was filled with hamilton's noted collection of art and antiquities. this peaked interest in volcanoes led to many travelers visiting his home, and it was noted that hamilton himself climbed vesuvius 58 times despite all the dangers it presented. in some of the images of this work, hamilton is seen in his red coat, and the artist fabris is in the blue one, both getting perilously close to the volcanic action. \n \n sir william hamilton was the british ambassador to naples from 1764 to 1800, during the city's golden age. an avid antiquarian, hamilton assembled one of the world's finest collections of greek and roman antiquities. in addition to his duties as ambassador, hamilton was also renowned as a knowledgeable guide and congenial host to the visiting english 'grand tourists'. with infectious enthusiasm he would extol the wonders of naples and the beauties of arts of the ancient world, inspiring in many of his aristocratic visitors a genuine love of the antique. this new-found enthusiasm found its expression in the new style of neo-classicism and in the collections of antiquities which found their way to many of the stately homes of england. \n \n hamilton developed an interest in volcanoes while living in naples. he became a member of the royal society in 1766 and submitted to them many detailed and technical observations of volcanic activity in naples and sicily. some of these illustrations were used to create engravings for \n campi phlegraei... the work included not only views of the volcanoes erupting, but rocks and landscapes. in particular details of the area as it was in 1760s and 1770s as witnessed by hamilton. \n \n \"running two villas, a country house at the foot of vesuvius and his main home in naples, the money hamilton received as envoy was insufficient to maintain ambassadorial hospitality and to feed his vast collecting appetite. briefly returning to london in 1772, he was compelled to sell much of his art collection to the british museum with a grant given to preserve it in the nation's interest. on the same visit, hamilton was elected a fellow of the royal society. having already begun correspondence about the increasingly violent vesuvius, upon his return to naples his attention was drawn to challenging commonly held assumptions about volcanic activity by documenting what he saw in its eruptions. the excavations of herculaneum and pompeii, along with stories of the effects of vesuvius' eruptions within living memory of naples' inhabitants, reinforced the view that the volcano was a purely destructive force. however, hamilton sought to show that in a broader time scale, volcanoes had been responsible for the mountainous landscape and rich, fertile soils that characterized the area. he identified that heat formed basaltic rocks and that the stratified appearance of the land - both in exposed rock faces and in the excavated roman towns - was due to a build up of layers of ash, lava and debris from vesuvius. \n \n \"hamilton wrote to the successive presidents of the royal society, sir john pringle and sir joseph banks, about his discoveries. the letters were read out at meetings; inviting interaction, they were accompanied by samples of rocks and soil. seeking to describe rather than theorize, hamilton published a book of observations on vesuvius in 1772; this text was accompanied by five illustrative plates and a map. but hamilton had ambitions towards creating a more definitive guide to the volcano, to be as aesthetically beautiful as it was intellectually stimulating. hoping that \"such a publication, executed with magnificence in the royal printing office, may perhaps, render every other account of the late eruption superfluous\", he aimed to show that lava could emerge from points other than the summit, that cones could collapse, and that the sulphuric gases that emerged from cracks in the ground were linked to volcanic activity. \n \n \"hamilton employed the anglo-neapolitan artist pietro fabris (fl.1756-1784), to create sketches in situ to illustrate the work. these were then reproduced in prints that were hand coloured individually by local artists by the application of gouache. the process was overseen at every stage by hamilton. the main text of the work reproduced his letters as they were communicated to the royal society, lending them a sense of authentication. \n \n \"the work was published in 1776 as \n campi phlegraei: observations on the volcanos of the two sicilies . a supplement was produced three years later describing the great eruption of vesuvius in august 1779. like the members of the royal society who had originally discussed hamilton's correspondence, its readers were invited to share in the experience of witnessing vesuvius erupting. this was primarily achieved by the outstanding illustrations that showed the eruptions from different vantage points and depicted various rock samples. the plates proved to be the book's defining feature, more popular than the text itself. landscape art was popular and many grand tourists commissioned paintings of their destinations as a way of commemorating their journey and proving themselves to be seasoned travellers...\" (ellen cole, university of glasgow online) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 25\" by 20\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":3500,"lotNumber":"8874","title":{"en":"hamilton & fabris - torre del greco, buried on june 15, 1794 by the lava from the eruption of vesuvius. 60"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37140/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in 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":650,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:08:33.406Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,500 - $3,500","currency":"USD","id":37140,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37141/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37141/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this outstanding folio etching is from giovanni battista piranesi's \n le antichita romane . the work was published in rome by stamperia salomoni circa 1780. \n \n the work depicted archaeological sites, sepulchral monuments, reconstructions of engineering feats, ancient bridges, baths and other structures. piranesi's etchings exhibit remarkable technical skill, historic accuracy, and artistic vision. \n \n giovanni battista piranesi (1720-1778) is known as one of the most famous architectural artists of all times. born in venice and later settled in rome, the young piranesi first aspired to be an architect. after having little luck in his studied field, he turned instead to the art of architecture. his work masterfully used light and space to create depth and detail in his exceptional work. \n \n piranesi noted, \"when i saw in rome how most of the remains of ancient buildings lay scattered through gardens and ploughed fields where they dwindled day by day \u2026 i resolved to preserve them by means of engravings. i have therefore drawn these ruins with all possible exquisiteness.\" \n \n \"no other author before or since was capable of visions of grandeur that could so excite and inspire the enthusiast.\" (scott, piranesi, 1975, p.127). \n le antichita romane cemented piranesi's reputation as \"the foremost artistic proponent of roman architecture\" (robison, piranesi, 1986, p.11 \n \n provenance: marcel bernard, architect in montpellier \n \n \n paper size: ~ 28\" by 21\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio etching"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"8875","title":{"en":"piranesi - sepolero nella vigna del cinque. 2-49"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37141/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Occasionally the lines from the engraving will create a color effect in the pictures, there is no color to the plates.  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":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T16:12:09.204Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37141,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37142/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37142/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this outstanding folio etching is from giovanni battista piranesi's \n le antichita romane . the work was published in rome by stamperia salomoni circa 1780. \n \n the work depicted archaeological sites, sepulchral monuments, reconstructions of engineering feats, ancient bridges, baths and other structures. piranesi's etchings exhibit remarkable technical skill, historic accuracy, and artistic vision. \n \n giovanni battista piranesi (1720-1778) is known as one of the most famous architectural artists of all times. born in venice and later settled in rome, the young piranesi first aspired to be an architect. after having little luck in his studied field, he turned instead to the art of architecture. his work masterfully used light and space to create depth and detail in his exceptional work. \n \n piranesi noted, \"when i saw in rome how most of the remains of ancient buildings lay scattered through gardens and ploughed fields where they dwindled day by day \u2026 i resolved to preserve them by means of engravings. i have therefore drawn these ruins with all possible exquisiteness.\" \n \n \"no other author before or since was capable of visions of grandeur that could so excite and inspire the enthusiast.\" (scott, piranesi, 1975, p.127). \n le antichita romane cemented piranesi's reputation as \"the foremost artistic proponent of roman architecture\" (robison, piranesi, 1986, p.11 \n \n provenance: marcel bernard, architect in montpellier \n \n \n paper size: ~ 28\" by 21\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio etching"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"8876","title":{"en":"piranesi - sepolero anonimo al primo miglio. 2-42"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37142/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Occasionally the lines from the engraving will create a color effect in the pictures, there is no color to the plates.  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":200,"soldPrice":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:09:20.651Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37142,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37143/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37143/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this outstanding folio etching is from giovanni battista piranesi's \n le antichita romane . the work was published in rome by stamperia salomoni circa 1780. \n \n the work depicted archaeological sites, sepulchral monuments, reconstructions of engineering feats, ancient bridges, baths and other structures. piranesi's etchings exhibit remarkable technical skill, historic accuracy, and artistic vision. \n \n giovanni battista piranesi (1720-1778) is known as one of the most famous architectural artists of all times. born in venice and later settled in rome, the young piranesi first aspired to be an architect. after having little luck in his studied field, he turned instead to the art of architecture. his work masterfully used light and space to create depth and detail in his exceptional work. \n \n piranesi noted, \"when i saw in rome how most of the remains of ancient buildings lay scattered through gardens and ploughed fields where they dwindled day by day \u2026 i resolved to preserve them by means of engravings. i have therefore drawn these ruins with all possible exquisiteness.\" \n \n \"no other author before or since was capable of visions of grandeur that could so excite and inspire the enthusiast.\" (scott, piranesi, 1975, p.127). \n le antichita romane cemented piranesi's reputation as \"the foremost artistic proponent of roman architecture\" (robison, piranesi, 1986, p.11 \n \n provenance: marcel bernard, architect in montpellier \n \n \n paper size: ~ 28\" by 21\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio etching"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"8877","title":{"en":"piranesi - sepolero detto il pilastro di tivoli. 2-39"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37143/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Occasionally the lines from the engraving will create a color effect in the pictures, there is no color to the plates.  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":200,"soldPrice":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:09:42.713Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37143,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37144/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37144/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this richly detailed folio etching is from luigi rossini's \n le antichita romane, ossia, raccolta delle piu interessanti vedute di roma antica... this is from the second edition of the work published in rome in 1829 by the scudellari shop in via condotti from the mercurj and robaglia types. \n \n luigi rossini (1790-1857) was an italian architect and printmaker. rossini was inspired by the work of piranesi. his etchings featured dramatic views of ancient roman ruins that were historically accurate and grand in scale. he drew and etched each of the plates for this work. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 29 1/2\" by 21\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio etching"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"8878","title":{"en":"rossini - veduta dei grandi avanzi degli aquedotti di nerone\u2026"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37144/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Occasionally the lines from the engraving will create a color effect in the pictures, there is no color to the plates.  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":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:10:07.533Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37144,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37145/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37145/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this richly detailed folio etching is from luigi rossini's \n le antichita romane, ossia, raccolta delle piu interessanti vedute di roma antica... this is from the second edition of the work published in rome in 1829 by the scudellari shop in via condotti from the mercurj and robaglia types. \n \n luigi rossini (1790-1857) was an italian architect and printmaker. rossini was inspired by the work of piranesi. his etchings featured dramatic views of ancient roman ruins that were historically accurate and grand in scale. he drew and etched each of the plates for this work. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 29 1/2\" by 21\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio etching"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"8879","title":{"en":"rossini - veduta dell'avanzo dell'anfileatro castrense"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37145/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Occasionally the lines from the engraving will create a color effect in the pictures, there is no color to the plates.  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":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T16:12:09.207Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37145,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37146/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37146/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37146/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37146/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37146/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this hand-colored engraving is from giovanni battista passeri's \n picturae etruscorum in vasculis nunc primum in unum collectae, explicationibus, et dissertaionibus inlustrate ... . the work was published in rome by j. zempel in 1767. the work illustrated vases from important collections across italy, many from the galleria clementina of the vatican library. most of these vases have since been lost, leaving the illustrations as important depictions of lost artifacts. \n \n passeri was an antiquarian who primarily focused on etruscan civilisation. this work helped illuminate that the etruscans were pioneers, artists, and inventors that often were overshadowed by the romans. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/4\" by 18\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"8880","title":{"en":"passeri - 4 etruscan vase or urn engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37146/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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There is a blind stamp portrait of Goya in the lower right corner of the paper (outside the plate mark)."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":220,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:16:17.221Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37153,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37154/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37154/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37154/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","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":"8888","title":{"en":"goya - palenque de los moros hecho con burros, para defenderse del toro embolado"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37154/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":"2026-03-28T15:16:57.527Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37154,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37155/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37155/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37155/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","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":"8889","title":{"en":"goya - el cid camprado lanceado otro toro [lances were broken and the bullfight was very animated]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37155/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":"2026-03-28T15:17:47.736Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37155,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37156/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37156/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37156/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","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":"8890","title":{"en":"goya - disparate furioso [furious folly]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37156/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":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:18:19.309Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37156,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37157/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37157/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37157/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37157/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37157/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","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":"8891","title":{"en":"seguy - 4 pochoirs of geometric motif designs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37157/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":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:18:53.038Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":37157,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37158/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37158/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37158/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this lovely pochoir lithograph is from george barbier and maurice rostand's \n panorama dramatique: casanova. décors et costumes par george barbier . the work was published in paris by lucien vogel in 1921. the illustrations were completed by barbier from the 1919 production of casanova. \n \n \u201cbetween the end of the war and the later 1920s much of barbier\u2019s time was claimed by theatrical design. this new career began with rostand\u2019s casanova\u2026 other successes followed, and for a time he was the most sought-after costume designer in paris, recognized as the theatrical artist who better than any other had captured the mood of the age.\u201d (gordon ray) \n \n george barbier (1882-1932) was one of the greatest french artists of the early 20th century. he first exhibited in 1911 at the age of 29 where he gained many commissions to design costumes and illustrate works, fashion in particular. barbier led a group nicknamed by vogue \"the knights of the bracelet\" formed from artists from the ecole des beaux arts and including monvel, brissaud, iribe, lepape, and martin. beyond his illustrations, barbier created jewelry, glass and wallpaper design. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 7 1/2\" by 9 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: pochoir lithograph"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"8892","title":{"en":"barbier - pair of casanova costume pochoirs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37158/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":180,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:20:09.978Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":37158,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37159/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37159/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37159/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful illustration is from george barbier's \n vingt-cinq costumes pour le theatre . the work was published in paris by bloch and meynial in 1927 and limited to 275 in publication. each lithograph featured fantastic theatrical costume designs. \n \n in the preface, edmond jaloux writes \"george barbier is one of the most precious and significant artists of our time...when everything has turned to dust and ashes, a few of his watercolours and drawings with suffice to resuscitate spirit of the era in which we lived.\" \n \n george barbier (1882-1932) was one of the greatest french artists of the early 20th century. he first exhibited in 1911 at the age of 29 where he gained many commissions to design costumes and illustrate works, fashion in particular. barbier led a group nicknamed by vogue \"the knights of the bracelet\" formed from artists from the ecole des beaux arts and including monvel, brissaud, iribe, lepape, and martin. beyond his illustrations, barbier created jewelry, glass and wallpaper design. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9\" by 12 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: original lithograph on watermarked paper, archivally hinged to blue backing paper"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"8893","title":{"en":"barbier - pair of theater costume lithographs (svoboda & un guerrier)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37159/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":750,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:20:50.620Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":37159,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37160/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37160/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37160/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37160/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37160/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37160/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37160/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37160/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37160/009/009.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","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\" by 15 1/4 - 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"8894","title":{"en":"maitres affiches - 8 poster lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37160/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor, closed tears at the extreme edges from handling.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:21:37.203Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37160,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37161/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautifully illustrated, lithographed poster is from \n l\u2019estampe moderne . the work was published by one of the best printers of the day, champenois. the lithographs were printed under the supervision of c. masson and h. piazza and published in paris between may 1897 and april 1899. \n \n the work was sent out every month with four prints and a cover with art work by alphonse mucha by subscription only. the intention of this work was to \u201creanimate and disseminate the taste for prints\u201d (issue 24), thus 2000 of each print were published plus 100 on japan paper. \n \n this famous collection included works by major art nouveau artists including alphonse mucha, louis rhead, marcel lenoir, henri boutet, henri fantin-latour, edward burne-jones, and théophile steinlen. every print has the blind stamp of a woman\u2019s profile in a lower corner. the large format lithographs are on excellent quality paper. when available we will include a tissue descriptive paper original to the work. \n the lithographs were done by the artists, rather than after, which makes the plates original art nouveau. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 7/8\" by 15 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"8895","title":{"en":"l'estampe moderne by ibels - pantomime"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37161/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":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:22:03.245Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":37161,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37162/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautifully illustrated, lithographed poster is from \n l\u2019estampe moderne . the work was published by one of the best printers of the day, champenois. the lithographs were printed under the supervision of c. masson and h. piazza and published in paris between may 1897 and april 1899. \n \n the work was sent out every month with four prints and a cover with art work by alphonse mucha by subscription only. the intention of this work was to \u201creanimate and disseminate the taste for prints\u201d (issue 24), thus 2000 of each print were published plus 100 on japan paper. \n \n this famous collection included works by major art nouveau artists including alphonse mucha, louis rhead, marcel lenoir, henri boutet, henri fantin-latour, edward burne-jones, and théophile steinlen. every print has the blind stamp of a woman\u2019s profile in a lower corner. the large format lithographs are on excellent quality paper. when available we will include a tissue descriptive paper original to the work. \n the lithographs were done by the artists, rather than after, which makes the plates original art nouveau. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 7/8\" by 15 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"8896","title":{"en":"l'estampe moderne by doudelet - la chatelaine"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37162/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":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:22:34.735Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":37162,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37163/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37163/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37163/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37163/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical print comes from louis van houtte's monumental work entitled \n flore des serres et des jardins de l'europe (flowers of the greenhouses and gardens of europe) published between 1845 and 1883. van houtte was considered one of the premier horticulturists of his day and served as the chief editor for this work in coordination with prominent botanist charles lemaire. \n \n van houtte owned many nurseries and greenhouses where many of the plants and flowers depicted in \n flore des serres were actually cultivated. these plates in essence acted as his catalogue, and thus feature what were the most desirable botanicals of the time. orchids, roses, camellias, carnivorous plants, and tropical or exotic flowers were particularly shown in the work. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 6 1/2\" by 9 1/2\" & ~ 9 1/2\" by 12 7/8\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: color lithographs"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"8897","title":{"en":"van houtte - 3 rhododendron prints"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37163/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 to be expected with age. 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The paper may exhibit handling and toning from age.  There may be a few minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:46:43.968Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":37188,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37189/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37189/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37189/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n reed parrotbill [paradoxornis heudei-a-david] (nomenclature before correction) \n austen's paradoxornis [paradoxornis austeni] \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 works. \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: ~ 14 3/4\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"8923","title":{"en":"gould, asia - pair of bird lithographs: parrotbill"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37189/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Occasionally a previous owner has pencilled  English names or notations below the nomeclature or near the edges.  There sometimes is occasional faint text offset or minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age with this work.  There may be some faint handling at the edges.  Occassionally on the plates there will be a Sotheran Booksellers stamp to verso corner without bleed through.  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,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T16:12:09.215Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37189,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37190/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37190/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37190/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37190/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37190/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n swinhoe's pygmy woodpecker [iyngipicus scintilliceps] \n darjiling pygmy woodpecker [iyngipicus semicoronatus] \n hartlaub's spotted woodpecker [hemicercus hartlaubi] \n ramsay's pygmy woodpecker [iyngipicus ramsayi] \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 works. \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: ~ 14 3/4\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"8924","title":{"en":"gould, asia - 4 pygmy woodpecker lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37190/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Occasionally a previous owner has pencilled  English names or notations below the nomeclature or near the edges.  There sometimes is occasional faint text offset or minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age with this work.  There may be some faint handling at the edges.  Occassionally on the plates there will be a Sotheran Booksellers stamp to verso corner without bleed through.  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":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:49:09.237Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":37190,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37191/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37191/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37191/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n maroon oriole [psaropholus trailli] \n red-kneed pomatorhinus [pomatorhinus erythrocnemis] \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 works. \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: ~ 14 3/4\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"8925","title":{"en":"gould, asia - pair of bird lithographs: oriole & pomatorhinus"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37191/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Occasionally a previous owner has pencilled  English names or notations below the nomeclature or near the edges.  There sometimes is occasional faint text offset or minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age with this work.  There may be some faint handling at the edges.  Occassionally on the plates there will be a Sotheran Booksellers stamp to verso corner without bleed through.  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":"2026-03-28T15:49:41.705Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37191,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37192/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37192/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37192/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37192/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n gray-chinned minavet [pericrocotus solaris] \n malabar trogon [harpactes fasciatus] \n hodgson's trogon [harpactes hodgsoni] \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 works. \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: ~ 14 3/4\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"8926","title":{"en":"gould, asia - 3 bird lithographs (minavet & trogon)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37192/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Occasionally a previous owner has pencilled  English names or notations below the nomeclature or near the edges.  There sometimes is occasional faint text offset or minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age with this work.  There may be some faint handling at the edges.  Occassionally on the plates there will be a Sotheran Booksellers stamp to verso corner without bleed through.  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":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:50:31.567Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37192,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37193/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","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 works. \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: ~ 14 3/4\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"8927","title":{"en":"gould, asia - mottled or speckled wood owl [syrnium ocellatum]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37193/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Occasionally a previous owner has pencilled  English names or notations below the nomeclature or near the edges.  There sometimes is occasional faint text offset or minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age with this work.  There may be some faint handling at the edges.  Occassionally on the plates there will be a Sotheran Booksellers stamp to verso corner without bleed through.  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":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:51:13.858Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37193,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37194/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful hornbill lithograph is from daniel giraud elliot's \n a monograph of the bucerotidae, or family of the hornbills . the work was published in new york by taylor & francis of london between 1877 and 1882. this first edition work is a \"comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills\" (zimmer) from one of the best known american ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by john gerrard keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period.\" the lithographs were printed by m. & n. hanhart. \n \n this is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. \"the bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the ethiopian and oriental regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the malay archipelago\" (introduction). hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of \"enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched\" (introduction). the male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. she will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. the bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. keulemans was born in rotterdam, holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in england, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in london in 1912. he was \"undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. he was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations\" (feathers to brush p. 47) \n \n daniel giraud elliot (1835-1915) was an american zoologist. he produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of john gould's works. he served as the first curator of zoology for the field museum in chicago. he was the founder of the american ornithologist union and one of the founders of the american museum of natural history in new york city. \n \n john gerrard keulemans (1842-1912) is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. he contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of elliot, buller, dresser, and \n the ibis . according to jackson (bird illustrators, p. 90), \u201cthe great value of keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. the bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. the feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.\u201d \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/2\u201d by 14 3/4\u201d \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"8928","title":{"en":"elliot & keulemans - cassin's pygmy hornbill"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37194/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":"2026-03-28T15:51:38.964Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":37194,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37195/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful hornbill lithograph is from daniel giraud elliot's \n a monograph of the bucerotidae, or family of the hornbills . the work was published in new york by taylor & francis of london between 1877 and 1882. this first edition work is a \"comprehensive treatment of the entire family of hornbills\" (zimmer) from one of the best known american ornithologists of the second half of the nineteenth century, with illustrations by john gerrard keulemans, the most popular ornithological artist of the period.\" the lithographs were printed by m. & n. hanhart. \n \n this is an important first monograph on this widely scattered family of extraordinary birds. \"the bucerotidae are pretty equally divided at the present day between the ethiopian and oriental regions, the first having twenty-seven and the latter twenty-nine species, while but a few... are scattered about the islands of the malay archipelago\" (introduction). hornbills are extraordinary not only for their physical appearance but also for their behavior - the most noteworthy shared trait amongst the species is the male's habit of \"enclosing the female in the hollow of some tree, firmly fastening her in by a wall of mud, and keeping her close prisoner until the eggs are hatched\" (introduction). the male will feed the female through a slit in the wall whilst she incubates the eggs. she will only break through the wall of mud and leave the nest once the young have hatched, at which point the wall is rebuilt and remains in place until the young are ready to fly. the bizarre beauty of this species is here ably captured by keulemans highly accurate and beautifully observed plates. keulemans was born in rotterdam, holland, in 1842, but worked and lived chiefly in england, working on most of the important ornithological monographs and periodicals published between about 1870 and his death in london in 1912. he was \"undoubtedly the most popular bird artist of his day as well as being the most prolific. he was gifted with a superb sense of draughtsmanship and revealed his considerable versatility in capturing the significant subtleties of color, form, and expression in the birds... represented in his various illustrations\" (feathers to brush p. 47) \n \n daniel giraud elliot (1835-1915) was an american zoologist. he produced numerous, stunning natural history works recruiting artists that helped form some of john gould's works. he served as the first curator of zoology for the field museum in chicago. he was the founder of the american ornithologist union and one of the founders of the american museum of natural history in new york city. \n \n john gerrard keulemans (1842-1912) is one of the most respected bird artists whose images were noted for their fine detail. he contributed to some of the best known ornithological works including those of elliot, buller, dresser, and \n the ibis . according to jackson (bird illustrators, p. 90), \u201cthe great value of keulemans' work as an ornithological draughtsman lay in his sureness of design of the plate and his accuracy in portraying the birds themselves. the bird figures were carefully drawn and executed down to the last scales on the feet. the feathering was neatly delineated with the different plumes receiving sympathetic treatment.\u201d \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/2\u201d by 14 3/4\u201d \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"8929","title":{"en":"elliot & keulemans - hartlaub's hornbill"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37195/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":"2026-03-28T15:52:01.002Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":37195,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37196/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37196/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37196/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37196/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37196/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored engraving is from georges-louis leclerc de buffon & francois-nicolas martinet's work entitled \n histoire naturelle des oiseaux . it was published in paris by imprimerie royale between 1770 and 1786. it was considered one of the most important and beautiful works on birds of the 18th century. \n \n each plate from the work features a delicate yellow border, which many believe led to the development of french matting. they are engraved on fine chain-linked, watermarked paper. \n \n buffon's work became one of the most informative sources as far as the visual appearance of animals, and was highly understandable for a wide audience. buffon described his work and love for natural history by stating that, \"natural history embraces all the objects the universe presents to us. this prodigious multitude of quadrupeds, birds, fish, insects, plants, minerals, etc., offers to the curiosity of the human mind a vast spectacle, of which the whole is so great that the details are inexhaustible.\" \n \n the bird engravings are from françois-nicolas martinet. martinet (1731-1800) was a prominent ornithological artist of the 1700s. he work closely with count georges-louis leclerc du buffon on \n histoire naturelle des oiseaux . martinet also created work for marmontel, voltaire, and philidor. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9\" by 12 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"8930","title":{"en":"martinet & buffon - 4 hummingbird or colibri engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37196/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":100,"soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:52:39.520Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":37196,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37197/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37197/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37197/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37197/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37197/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this originally hand-colored engraving is from georges-louis leclerc de buffon & francois-nicolas martinet's work entitled \n histoire naturelle des oiseaux . it was published in paris by imprimerie royale between 1770 and 1786. it was considered one of the most important and beautiful works on birds of the 18th century. \n \n each plate from the work features a delicate yellow border, which many believe led to the development of french matting. they are engraved on fine chain-linked, watermarked paper. \n \n buffon's work became one of the most informative sources as far as the visual appearance of animals, and was highly understandable for a wide audience. buffon described his work and love for natural history by stating that, \"natural history embraces all the objects the universe presents to us. this prodigious multitude of quadrupeds, birds, fish, insects, plants, minerals, etc., offers to the curiosity of the human mind a vast spectacle, of which the whole is so great that the details are inexhaustible.\" \n \n the bird engravings are from françois-nicolas martinet. martinet (1731-1800) was a prominent ornithological artist of the 1700s. he work closely with count georges-louis leclerc du buffon on \n histoire naturelle des oiseaux . martinet also created work for marmontel, voltaire, and philidor. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9\" by 12 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"8931","title":{"en":"martinet & buffon - 4 parrot or lory engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37197/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":100,"soldPrice":290,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:53:42.251Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":37197,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37198/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37198/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37198/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37198/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37198/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37198/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37198/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n pintail. 143 \n scaup duck. 148 \n lesser scaup duck. 149 \n ringneck duck. 150 \n goldeneye. 151 \n barrow goldeneye. 152 \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this wonderful, hand-colored folio collotype is from rex brasher's \n birds and trees of north america . the work was published in 1931 by meriden gravure co. in the chickadee valley in kent, connecticut. the original illustrations were done by rex brasher, and the text was written by brasher's niece, marie. this is from set 19 of a planned 500. \n \n \n birds & trees of north america were published after brasher's paintings, which were originally done from 1895 to 1925. his paintings depicted 1200 species and subspecies of north american birds. rex brasher was a noted connecticut wildlife artist. at age 10, his ambition was to draw all of the birds of north america. \n \n brasher spent 44 years chronicling the birds of north america and perfecting his art before beginning publication. he depicted birds in various states of development and plumage. the tree species and bird habitat depictions were also considered an important contribution to the field of natural history and ornithology. \n \n brasher became friends with the famous bird painter, louis agassiz fuertes. fuertes helped develoop brasher's artistic range and technique. brasher completed all the hand-coloring, using airbrush and stencil, of the birds. \n \n brasher received an estimate of $500,000 to complete the color printing of this work, but it would not produce the accuracy he desired. he then made the decision to hand color all of the copies himself. he worked for 6 months and completed 100 copies of the first volume and realized to complete 500 copies in his lifetime would be near impossible. it is extremely rare to come across the brasher prints from this 1931 publication. \n \n brasher originally had 95 subscribers for the work, but when the great depression hit he lost many patrons. eventually the wealthiest of the time period subscribed to the work including william boeing and paul mellon. \n \n no other american ornithologist has come close to the achievement of rex brasher in bird illustration and detailing. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 3/8\" by 11 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored collotype"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"8932","title":{"en":"brasher - 6 duck prints"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37198/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, but this work is generally very clean.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:54:56.722Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37198,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37199/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable folio lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n birds of great britain . the work was published in london between 1862 and 1873. \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. it is a unique opportunity to own a part of gould's publishing process. \n \n \n birds of great britain allowed gould to cultivate his aesthetic style. he created very appealing compositions often featuring nests and young with the adult species and intricate backgrounds. gould realized that the artistry would make this work far more intriguing than its predecessor \n birds of europe and thus introduced 750 copies. \n birds of great britain remains vastly popular today. \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: ~ 14 3/4\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"8933","title":{"en":"gould, great britain - night heron [nycticorax griseus]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37199/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Occasionally a previous owner has pencilled  English names or notations below the nomeclature or near the edges.  There sometimes is occasional faint text offset or minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age with this work.  There may be some faint handling at the edges.  Occassionally on the plates there will be a Sotheran Booksellers stamp to verso corner without bleed through.  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":150,"soldPrice":190,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:55:46.088Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":37199,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37200/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable folio lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n birds of great britain . the work was published in london between 1862 and 1873. \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. it is a unique opportunity to own a part of gould's publishing process. \n \n \n birds of great britain allowed gould to cultivate his aesthetic style. he created very appealing compositions often featuring nests and young with the adult species and intricate backgrounds. gould realized that the artistry would make this work far more intriguing than its predecessor \n birds of europe and thus introduced 750 copies. \n birds of great britain remains vastly popular today. \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: ~ 14 3/4\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"8934","title":{"en":"gould, great britain - common morehen or gallinule [gallinula chloropus]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37200/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Occasionally a previous owner has pencilled  English names or notations below the nomeclature or near the edges.  There sometimes is occasional faint text offset or minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age with this work.  There may be some faint handling at the edges.  Occassionally on the plates there will be a Sotheran Booksellers stamp to verso corner without bleed through.  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":150,"soldPrice":280,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:57:09.802Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":37200,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37201/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","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 paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"8935","title":{"en":"elliot - paradise rifle-bird"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37201/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":400,"soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:57:56.958Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":37201,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":400,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37202/001/001.jpg"],"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 paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"8936","title":{"en":"elliot - large-bill cat bird"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37202/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":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T16:12:09.218Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37202,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37203/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exquisite lithograph is from the first edition of john gould's \n a monograph of the ramphastidae, or family of toucans . the work was published in london between 1833 and 1835. \n \n many consider this work to contain the most stunning images gould ever produced. the toucans are represented with true-to-life details. rich, luminous colors and splendid composition combine to make the toucans come to life on the page. \n \n gould was the foremost bird artist and publisher in great britain, publishing over 15 folio sets. he employed the best artists of his day to complete his works. \n a monograph of the ramphastidae features lithographs after gould himself, his wife elizabeth, edward lear, h. c. richter, and w. hart. \n \n the toucan family is limited to mexico, central and south america and some west indian islands. the first time that any member of the family was described was by gonzalo fernandez de oviedo y valdes in his \"de la natural hystoria de las indias\" (toledo, 1526, chapter 42), in 1555 pierre belon included an illustration of its beak in his \"l'histoire de la nature des oyseaux\" (paris, 1555, p.184). andre thevet first used the name 'toucan' with a long description, and a woodcut of a whole bird, in his \"singularitez de la france\" (paris, 1555, pp.88-90). the latin name \"burhynchus\" or \"ramphestes\" (in reference to the size of the beak) was suggested by conrad gesner (\"icones avium\", 1560, p.130), and linnaeus later adopted aldrovandus' corrupted form of the latter (\"ramphastos\") which is how the family was still recognized at the time of the publication of the present image. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 21 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"8937","title":{"en":"gould - osculant toucan"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37203/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":500,"soldPrice":850,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T15:59:25.672Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37203,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37204/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37204/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37204/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37204/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37204/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, large folio fruit engraving is from george brookshaw's \n pomona britannica, or a collection of the most esteemed fruits at present cultivated in the country; together with the blossoms and leaves of such as are necessary to distinguish the various sorts from each other . the work featured originally hand-colored aquatint engravings created using the color printed stipple method. they were engraved by r. brookshaw & h. merke. george brookshaw published the work in london between 1804 and 1812. \n \n dunthorne remarked on brookshaw and his work as \u201cone of the eminent english artists of the early nineteenth century is george brookshaw, who issued in 1812, \n pomona britannica . ninety aquatint plates, printed in colour and on a scale comparable to thornton\u2019s temple of flora, depict the fruit grown around london and particularly in the royal gardens at hampton court. in aquatint engravings, brookshaw\u2019s \n pomona britannica is described by s. t. prideaux as 'one of the finest colour plate books in existence.' in many of these plates the lovely mellow tones of the fruit glow against the dark or light brown backgrounds.\u201d \n \n \n paper size: plate 80: paper ~ 18 1/2\" by 22 1/2,\" image ~ 12\" by 16\"; plate 81: paper ~ 18 1/4\" by 22 1/2\", image ~ 12 1/8\" by 16\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: large folio, originally hand-colored aquatint engraving"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"8938","title":{"en":"brookshaw, folio - pair of pear engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37204/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some toning or smudging in the margins.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be some toning or smudging in the margins.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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There may be some toning or smudging in the margins.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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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,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T16:12:09.221Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37207,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37208/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37208/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","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: paper size ~ 17 1/8\" by 22 1/8\"; image size ~ 15\" by 18\" \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":6000,"lotNumber":"8942","title":{"en":"thornton, folio - the sacred egyptian bean (water lily)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37208/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":1300,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T16:03:57.252Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":37208,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":3750,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37209/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37209/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37209/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37209/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37209/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37209/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37209/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37209/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37209/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37209/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37209/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37209/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37209/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37209/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37209/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37209/016/016.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful volume with 40 folio orchid lithographs is robert warner's \n select orchidaceous plants. the notes on culture by benjamin s. williams [...] this is the first series of the work which was published between 1862 and 1865 in london by john edward taylor for lovell reeve & co. \n \n this work is illustrated with 40 originally hand-colored lithographs on the orchid species. it is bound in contemporary quarter green shagreen, marbled paper boards, spine with raised bands. the lithographs were completed by the botanical illustrators walter hood fitch and james andrews. \n \n it was produced during the orchidelirium craze of the victorian era. the work helped accurately depict the orchids as well as describe their nomenclature and care. \"orchid hunting\" was a treacherous sport and the volumes will often credit those who secured the specimens, often from difficult terrains in central america, south america, and asia. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 3/4\" by 18\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: volume with 40 folio orchid lithographs"},"estimateMax":12000,"lotNumber":"8943","title":{"en":"warner & williams's orchidaceous plants - volume with 40 folio orchid lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37209/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The spine is slightly rubbed, corners slightly bumped.  There is a marginal tear to the text leaf of plate 23.  There is some minor spotting to beginning text, scarcely affecting any plates.  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":3750,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T16:12:09.224Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$8,000 - $12,000","currency":"USD","id":37209,"estimateMin":8000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37210/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this artistically composed, scientific folio engraving is from albertus seba\u2019s \n locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam . the work was published in amsterdam between 1734 and 1765. plates from volumes 1 & 2 were published by janssonio-waesbergios, & j. wetstenium, & gul. smith; volume 3 by janssonio-waesbergios; volume 4 by h. c. arkesteum and h. merkum, peter schouten. \n \n seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating \n locupletissimi\u2026 including h. boerhaave, p. van musschenbroek, p. massuet, h. d. graubius, and p. artedi. the work was considered the finest published wunderkammer, or cabinet of curiosities. \n \n seba developed an interest in exotic species from his travels on the east and west indies and purchases from world travelers. he exploited his relationship with the dutch east india company to advance his collection thus gathering specimens from sri lanka, greenland, indonesia, brazil, and other far-flung places. many of the plates from the work depicted specimens from seba\u2019s own collection. the sensational engravings are both scientifically accurate and aesthetically appealing. \n \n seba\u2019s \u201ccabinet of curiosities\u201d included beautiful and bizarre subjects and attracted many natural historians, including carl linnaeus. seba\u2019s cabinet played an important part in the linnaeus classification of the natural world. maria sybilla merian also utilized his cabinet to complete her great work on surinamese insects. not lacking humor, seba placed fake specimens in his cabinet including a seven-headed hydra in order to attract attention. some of seba\u2019s original collection is still on display in museums around the world. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 25 1/4\" by 19 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"8944","title":{"en":"seba - shells. 36"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37210/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Some of the plates from the work may occasionally have some text offset.   Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2026-03-28T16:05:37.645Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37210,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37211/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-03-28","available":false,"description":{"en":"this artistically composed, scientific folio engraving is from albertus seba\u2019s \n locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam . the work was published in amsterdam between 1734 and 1765. plates from volumes 1 & 2 were published by janssonio-waesbergios, & j. wetstenium, & gul. smith; volume 3 by janssonio-waesbergios; volume 4 by h. c. arkesteum and h. merkum, peter schouten. \n \n seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating \n locupletissimi\u2026 including h. boerhaave, p. van musschenbroek, p. massuet, h. d. graubius, and p. artedi. the work was considered the finest published wunderkammer, or cabinet of curiosities. \n \n seba developed an interest in exotic species from his travels on the east and west indies and purchases from world travelers. he exploited his relationship with the dutch east india company to advance his collection thus gathering specimens from sri lanka, greenland, indonesia, brazil, and other far-flung places. many of the plates from the work depicted specimens from seba\u2019s own collection. the sensational engravings are both scientifically accurate and aesthetically appealing. \n \n seba\u2019s \u201ccabinet of curiosities\u201d included beautiful and bizarre subjects and attracted many natural historians, including carl linnaeus. seba\u2019s cabinet played an important part in the linnaeus classification of the natural world. maria sybilla merian also utilized his cabinet to complete her great work on surinamese insects. not lacking humor, seba placed fake specimens in his cabinet including a seven-headed hydra in order to attract attention. some of seba\u2019s original collection is still on display in museums around the world. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 25 1/4\" by 19 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"8945","title":{"en":"seba - shells. 37"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/73221/lot/37211/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Some of the plates from the work may occasionally have some text offset.   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There may be some extremely faint mottled toning or offset to the paper from this work.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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