{"lots":[{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37522/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37522/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","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":1200,"lotNumber":"9401","title":{"en":"piranesi - piramide di c. cestio. 48"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37522/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 are a few extremely small insect holes at the edges.  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":"2026-04-18T14:00:40.621Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":37522,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37523/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37523/002/002.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":1200,"lotNumber":"9402","title":{"en":"piranesi - piramide di c. cestio. 46"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37523/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":"2026-04-18T16:24:32.077Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":37523,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":350,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37524/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37524/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37524/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37524/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37524/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37524/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37524/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n an ancient egyptian temple on gebel garabe \n entrance to nablous \n fortress of akaba, arabia petraea \n ruins of the church of st. john, sebaste \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n david roberts' most famous work, \n holy land, syria, idumea, arabia, egypt, & nubia , was published by e. g. moon in london between 1846 and 1849. this work is known for its extremely detailed, folio lithographs which depict various scenes of the holy land and the middle east. the work was issued in three states: tinted, tinted proof, and\u2014the grandest and most expensive format, as here\u2014hand-colored and mounted on card. \n \n roberts journeyed to the holy land in 1838 where he spent much time depicting the architecture, costumes, and landscapes that he found there. the culmination of all his efforts, \n views in the holy land... , is indeed one of the greatest travel works ever completed. george croly wrote the wonderfully descriptive text, when available, and louis haghe turned roberts' drawings into the magnificent lithographs seen here. david roberts truly introduced the western world to egypt and the middle east through this work. the lithographs were produced from his on-site drawings of temples, landscapes, and historic monuments. he was the first westerner granted permission to enter many of the sacred mosques or monuments. he completed his sketches over an 11 month journey between 1838 and 1839. \u201croberts\u2019 holy land has a worldwide reputation; nothing of a similar character has ever been produced that can bear a comparison with it\u201d (ran, 6) ... \u201cthese prints are of excellence unsurpassed in europe\u2026 the firm of day and haghe raised lithography to perhaps the highest point it ever attained\u2026 [in roberts\u2019 own words, ] \u2018haghe has not only surpassed himself, but all that has hitherto been done of a similar nature. he has rendered the views in a style clear, simple, and unlabored, with a masterly vigor and boldness which none but a painter like him could have transferred to stone\u201d (abbey, 340-41).  paper size: ~ 24 1/4\" by 17 1/2\"  paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph mounted on card"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"9403","title":{"en":"david roberts, rse - 4 lithographs from holy land, syria, idumea, arabia, egypt, & nubia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37524/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  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.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - Each plate has the text"},"directSalePrice":350,"soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T14:01:29.584Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37524,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37525/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37525/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37525/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n ruins of the memnonium, thebes \n temple of esneh \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n david roberts' most famous work, \n holy land, syria, idumea, arabia, egypt, & nubia , was published by e. g. moon in london between 1846 and 1849. this work is known for its extremely detailed dutone lithographed plates which depict various scenes of the holy land and the middle east. \n \n roberts journeyed to the holy land in 1838 where he spent much time depicting the architecture, costumes, and landscapes that he found there. the culmination of all his efforts, \n views in the holy land... , is indeed one of the greatest travel works ever completed. george croly wrote the wonderfully descriptive text, when available, and louis haghe turned roberts' drawings into the magnificent lithographs seen here. \n \n david roberts truly introduced the western world to egypt and the middle east through this work. the lithographs were produced from his on-site drawings of temples, landscapes, and historic monuments. he was the first westerner granted permission to enter many of the sacred mosques or monuments. he completed his sketches over an 11 month journey between 1838 and 1839. \n \n \u201croberts\u2019 holy land has a worldwide reputation; nothing of a similar character has ever been produced that can bear a comparison with it\u201d (ran, 6) ... \u201cthese prints are of excellence unsurpassed in europe\u2026 the firm of day and haghe raised lithography to perhaps the highest point it ever attained\u2026 [in roberts\u2019 own words, ] \u2018haghe has not only surpassed himself, but all that has hitherto been done of a similar nature. he has rendered the views in a style clear, simple, and unlabored, with a masterly vigor and boldness which none but a painter like him could have transferred to stone\u201d (abbey, 340-41). \n \n \n paper size: ~ 24 1/4\" by 17 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: duotone lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"9404","title":{"en":"david roberts - pair of lithographs from holy land, syria, idumea, arabia, egypt, & nubia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37525/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  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.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T16:24:32.081Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37525,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37526/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37526/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37526/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37526/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful chromolithograph is from isabella sinclair's \n indigenous flowers of the hawaiian islands: forty-four plates painted in water-colours and described by mrs. francis sinclair . the work was published in london in 1885 by sampson low, marston, searle, and rivington. the plates were printed by leighton brothers. \n \n this is from the first edition of \"one of the most prized of hawaiian books among collectors.\" (forbes) it was also the first work dedicated to hawaiian flora and illustrated in color. \"isabella sinclair's series of watercolors was by far the most luxurious guide to hawaiian flora to have been published up to that time, and for sumptuousness it remains unsurpassed.\" (don r. severson, michael d. horikawa and jennifer saville, finding paradise: island art in private collections, honolulu, 2002, p. 178) \n \n sinclair wrote in the preface to the work: \"the following collection of flowers was made upon the islands of kauai and niihau, the most northern of the hawaiian archipelago. it is not by any means a large collection, considering that the flowering plants of the islands are said by naturalists to exceed four hundred varieties. but this enumeration was made some years ago, and it is probable that many plants have become extinct since then.\" \n \n isabella sinclair (1842-1900) was a scottish botanist and illustrator. she moved to new zealand in 1862 and to hawaii in 1866. she painted the hawaiian flora there while also collecting information on the species and habitats. \n \n provenance: from the special collections and rare book collection at university of the arts\u2019 libraries, philadelphia, pennsylvania \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 3/4\" by 14 3/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: color chromolithograph"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"9405","title":{"en":"sinclair - 3 hawaiian plant prints"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37526/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":220,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T14:02:24.054Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":37526,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37527/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37527/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37527/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37527/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37527/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful chromolithograph is from isabella sinclair's \n indigenous flowers of the hawaiian islands: forty-four plates painted in water-colours and described by mrs. francis sinclair . the work was published in london in 1885 by sampson low, marston, searle, and rivington. the plates were printed by leighton brothers. \n \n this is from the first edition of \"one of the most prized of hawaiian books among collectors.\" (forbes) it was also the first work dedicated to hawaiian flora and illustrated in color. \"isabella sinclair's series of watercolors was by far the most luxurious guide to hawaiian flora to have been published up to that time, and for sumptuousness it remains unsurpassed.\" (don r. severson, michael d. horikawa and jennifer saville, finding paradise: island art in private collections, honolulu, 2002, p. 178) \n \n sinclair wrote in the preface to the work: \"the following collection of flowers was made upon the islands of kauai and niihau, the most northern of the hawaiian archipelago. it is not by any means a large collection, considering that the flowering plants of the islands are said by naturalists to exceed four hundred varieties. but this enumeration was made some years ago, and it is probable that many plants have become extinct since then.\" \n \n isabella sinclair (1842-1900) was a scottish botanist and illustrator. she moved to new zealand in 1862 and to hawaii in 1866. she painted the hawaiian flora there while also collecting information on the species and habitats. \n \n provenance: from the special collections and rare book collection at university of the arts\u2019 libraries, philadelphia, pennsylvania \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 3/4\" by 14 3/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: color chromolithograph"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"9406","title":{"en":"sinclair - 4 hawaiian plant prints"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37527/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"soldPrice":240,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T14:02:46.988Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":37527,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37528/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable engraving is from francois valentijn's \n oud en nieuw oost indien . the work was published between 1724 and 1726 in dordrecht, netherlands. the work described the history of the dutch east india company and the countries of the far east including australia, ceylon, india, china, and japan. \n \n francois valentijn (1666-1777) was a dutch minister and naturalist. he was employed as a minister of the east indies at 19, and befriended another naturalist georg eberhard rumpf (rumphius). he also served as an army champlain on an expedition in easter java. he then returned to holland and completed this work. \n \n the work is still considered was \"the most comprehensive work on asia published in europe during the early colonial period\" (landwehr). \"the first book to give a comprehensive account in text and illustration, of the peoples, places, and natural history of indonesia\" (bastin & brommer). \n \n \n oud en nieuw oost indien featured numerous illustrations of flora, fauna, native life, exploration, and important maps and charts. some of the best dutch artists of the period contributed to the work including f. ottens, j.c. philips, j. goeree, g. schoute and j. lamsvelt and m. balen. the shells and sea life were based on georg eberhard rumpf's work. valentijn's more fanciful fish illustrations owe to the influence of louis renard. \n \n the dutch east india company (or v.o.c. - verenigde oost-indische compagnie) guarded their maps and geographic information during most of their dominance in the spice trade. they usually prohibited any former employees from publishing anything about the region, thus it is very fortunate valentijn's work was published at all, and that it gave us such a detailed account of this period in time. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 15 1/2\" by 13 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"9407","title":{"en":"valentijn - coral & sea life"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37528/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in generally very good to excellent condition.  Due to age, some of the engravings may exhibit handling or minor marks to be expected with age.  There may be some light offset on fold out plates due to the nature of the engraving.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - Digitally stitched image Included of how map would look if joined."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T14:03:17.202Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":37528,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37529/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","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":1600,"lotNumber":"9408","title":{"en":"gould, australia - australian coot [fulica australis]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37529/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":"2026-04-18T14:03:44.760Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":37529,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37530/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","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":1600,"lotNumber":"9409","title":{"en":"gould, australia - brown gannet [sula fusca]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37530/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.  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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.  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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.  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There is some light toning at the edges from previous framing / matting.  There is some light scattered foxing on the paper.  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":625,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T14:07:30.339Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37533,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37534/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37534/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary large folio etching is from giovanni battista piranesi's \n vedute di roma . this from a mixed edition of the work published in rome & paris likely published c1778 to early 1800s. the etchings are on laid paper some with watermark. \n \n piranesi noted, \"when i saw in rome how most of the remains of ancient buildings lay scattered through gardens and ploughed fields where they dwindled day by day \u2026 i resolved to preserve them by means of engravings. i have therefore drawn these ruins with all possible exquisiteness.\" \n \n giovanni battista piranesi (1720-1778) is known as one of the most famous architectural artists of all times. born in venice and later settled in rome, the young piranesi first aspired to be an architect. after having little luck in his studied field, he turned instead to the art of architecture. his work masterfully used light and space to create depth and detail in his exceptional work. \"no other author [artist] before or since was capable of visions of grandeur that could so excite and inspire the enthusiast.\" (scott, piranesi, 1975, p.127) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 33 1/2\" by 22 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: large folio etching on laid paper"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"9413","title":{"en":"piranesi, large folio - view of the campo vaccino [veduta di campo vaccino]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37534/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some scattered foxing to the paper.  There may be some signs of handling at the edges.  This is very large paper that would have been line dried and you can see the faint crease of this to the paper, but it is not deep and part of the process used at the time.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. -  Some of the engraving lines with the photography process will create a color effect but the engravings are without color."},"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T14:08:19.519Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":37534,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37535/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37535/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary large folio etching is from giovanni battista piranesi's \n vedute di roma . this from a mixed edition of the work published in rome & paris likely published c1778 to early 1800s. the etchings are on laid paper some with watermark. \n \n piranesi noted, \"when i saw in rome how most of the remains of ancient buildings lay scattered through gardens and ploughed fields where they dwindled day by day \u2026 i resolved to preserve them by means of engravings. i have therefore drawn these ruins with all possible exquisiteness.\" \n \n giovanni battista piranesi (1720-1778) is known as one of the most famous architectural artists of all times. born in venice and later settled in rome, the young piranesi first aspired to be an architect. after having little luck in his studied field, he turned instead to the art of architecture. his work masterfully used light and space to create depth and detail in his exceptional work. \"no other author [artist] before or since was capable of visions of grandeur that could so excite and inspire the enthusiast.\" (scott, piranesi, 1975, p.127) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 33 1/2\" by 22 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: large folio etching on laid paper"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"9414","title":{"en":"piranesi, large folio - view of the campo vaccino [veduta di campo vaccino]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37535/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some scattered foxing to the paper.  There may be some signs of handling at the edges.  This is very large paper that would have been line dried and you can see the faint crease of this to the paper, but it is not deep and part of the process used at the time.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. -  Some of the engraving lines with the photography process will create a color effect but the engravings are without color."},"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":650,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T14:09:01.902Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":37535,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37536/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37536/002/002.jpg"],"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 with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"9415","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - view of european town / verso: text only"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37536/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,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T16:24:32.083Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37536,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37537/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37537/002/002.jpg"],"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 with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"9416","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - view of toulouse, france / verso: historic people"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37537/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections, paper repair, staining, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some separation at the fold out pages from this work due to the tighter binding process.  Text and image are printed to both sides of the page, so some bleed through may be expected, pictures of both sides are provided.  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There is some paper loss at the upper 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.  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There is very light toning of the paper. There can be some occasional wear or closed tears to edges of the paper in this work. Some of the image / plates from the work are printed to the edge or slightly trimmed. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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There is very light toning of the paper. There can be some occasional wear or closed tears to edges of the paper in this work. Some of the image / plates from the work are printed to the edge or slightly trimmed. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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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":500,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T15:11:49.183Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37588,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37589/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37589/002/002.jpg"],"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: ~ 23 5/8\" by 17\"; image ~ 17 1/8\" by 11 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"9468","title":{"en":"karl bodmer - fox river, indiana with carolina parrots (extinct) & bald eagle. 5"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37589/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":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T16:24:32.090Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37589,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":2500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37590/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37590/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37590/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"information on the image: \n \n perhaps the greatest image to emerge from the picturing of the american west, and certainly bodmer's most famous, this highly-charged portrait of péhriska-rúhpa (\"two ravens\") presents the warrior and chief of the hidatsa in way that encapsulates the vanished era of the plains indian. the portrait has a great sense of immediacy, intensity, of noise and movement. a moment in time is captured--when we look away, the dog dance continues. péhriska-rúhpa dances in his regalia as a principal leader of the dog society of his village. the white tips on the glossy black feathers of the headdress indicate the attachment of a tiny down feather to the point of each plume. the central vertical plume is painted red. dyed horse hair floats from coloured sticks attached to the shafts of the turkey feathers. all this will shortly be in motion again as the dancer resumes his movement to the cadence of drum and the rattle (made of small hooves or claws attached to a beaded stick) held in his right hand. \n \n the dog society was one of seven such societies among the men of the mandan and hidatsa tribes. they were one of the main tenets by which hidatsa society lived. as an individual progressed through life, it was necessary for him to purchase his entry into successive societies, starting with \"the foolish dogs\" at about ten to fifteen years of age and graduating to the society of the black-tailed deer for men over fifty. the dog society was the fourth of these progressions. each society had a set number of members, so that an individual from a lower society could only buy entry to the higher society if there was a member of that society who was himself ready to move to the society above his. they all had individual rules, rituals, dances and regalia. all this information was carefully recorded by prince maximilian during the travellers' winter stop-over at fort clark in 1833-1834. this portrait, bodmer's masterpiece, was painted in march 1834 towards the end of this stay. \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this rare engraving is from karl bodmer's \n travels in the interior of north america . the work was published in leipzig by schmidt & guenther in 1922. the aquatint engraving was completed by rene rollet after karl bodmer. from the scarce leipzig edition printed from the original copper-plates. limited in number, the prints from the leipzig edition are more scarce than, and compare favorably to, the first edition (david c. hunt, \"karl bodmer and the american frontier, \" imprint/spring 85, p.18). \n \n karl bodmer's images show great versatility and technical virtuosity and give us a uniquely accomplished and detailed picture of a previously little understood (and soon to vanish) way of life. swiss-born bodmer was engaged by prince maximilian zu wied-neuwied specifically to provide a record of his travels in north america, principally among the plains indians. \n \n in the company of david dreidoppel (prince maximilian's servant and hunting companion), their travels in north america were to last from 1832 to 1834. they arrived in boston in july 1832, traveled on to philadelphia, where they stayed with napoleon bonaparte's elder brother joseph. from here they headed west across pennsylvania across the alleghenies to pittsburgh and the ohio country, visiting all the important german settlements en route. \n \n their most important stop on their route west was at the utopian colony of new harmony in indiana. the prince spent five months there in the company of some of the country's leading scientific men, and studying all the relevant literature on backcountry america. on 24 march 1833 the party reached st. louis, missouri, and the start of the journey into indian country. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 19 5/8\" by 25\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":12000,"lotNumber":"9469","title":{"en":"karl bodmer - péhriska-rúhpa. moennitarri warrior in the costume of the dog danse"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37590/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint general wear or toning and a few minor imperfections to be expected with age and size.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact with any questions."},"directSalePrice":2500,"soldPrice":2950,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T15:13:05.475Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$8,000 - $12,000","currency":"USD","id":37590,"estimateMin":8000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37591/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37591/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"this moving photogravure in folio size is from edward curtis's \n the north american indian being a series of volumes picturing and describing the indians of the united states and alaska. edited by frederick webb hodge. foreword by theodore roosevelt. field research conducted under the patronage of j. pierpont morgan . the work was published in 1928 in cambridge, massachusetts. the photogravure is on japanese vellum. \n \n the photogravures depict native americans from the chipewyan, cree and sarsi cultures. curtis's work was a remarkable record of native american life and one of the most ambitious anthropological studies done. w. h. holmes, chief of the bureau of american ethnology in 1910, stated that this \"publication should last for a thousand years.\" \n the north american indian was referred to as \u201cthe most gigantic undertaking since the making of the king james edition of the bible\u201d and containing \u201cthe most exquisite book art of our time.\u201d \n \n edward sheriff curtis (1868-1952) was an american photographer and ultimately historian of the american west. he travelled extensively for three decades living with the native american tribes. he immersed himself in their customs, languages and beliefs. he detailed and photographed the tribes creating a truly comprehensive look into their lives. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 1/2\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: photogravure"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"9470","title":{"en":"edward curtis, folio - stsimaki (\"reluctant-to-be-woman\") - blood"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37591/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":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T15:13:27.270Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37591,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37592/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"this striking aquatint engraving is from the work after pablo picasso and georges louis leclerc comte de buffon entitled \n eaux-fortes originales pour des textes de buffon . the work was published in paris by martin fabiani in 1942. this is from number 59 of a total edition of 226 with this being one of the 55 special printings on vélin de montval. the aquatints were printed by roger lacourière after original art by pablo picasso. \n \n \"the buffon is one of the greatest bestiaries of the 20th century. picasso began these etchings in 1936 (he had promised them to vollard, who died before their completion; fabiani was one of vollard's associates). it appears that the artist executed them rapidly, and with the utmost freedom. the master printer lacourière had introduced picasso, as well as rouault and other artists, to the lift-ground or sugar aquatint process, which allowed a variety of tones and textures within a limited range. the spontaneity of the plates is attested by the freehand margins, the rapidly drawn line, and the use of fingerprints for textural variety.\" (garvey, the artist & the book, 231) \n \n this aquatint is an artistic and wonderful interpretation after pablo picasso created from buffon's work. buffon's work became one of the most informative sources as far as the visual appearance of animals, and was highly understandable for a wide audience. buffon described his work and love for natural history by stating that, \"natural history embraces all the objects the universe presents to us. this prodigious multitude of quadrupeds, birds, fish, insects, plants, minerals, etc., offers to the curiosity of the human mind a vast spectacle, of which the whole is so great that the details are inexhaustible.\" \n \n pablo picasso (1881-1973) was a spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, and theater designer. most of his career was spent in france. he was one of the most eminent artists of the 20th century. he is arguably the most important figure to art and art movements in the 1900s. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 11 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: aquatint engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"9471","title":{"en":"after pablo picasso & buffon - le cerf (the deer)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37592/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":400,"soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T15:13:53.201Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37592,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37593/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37593/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37593/003/003.jpg"],"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":"9472","title":{"en":"goya - el esforzado rendon picando un toro, de cuya suerte murio en la plaza de madrid"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37593/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,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T16:24:32.093Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37593,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37594/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37594/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37594/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","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":"9473","title":{"en":"goya - espanto y confusion en la defensa de un chulu cogido"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37594/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":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T15:15:29.631Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37594,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37595/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37595/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37595/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37595/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","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":"9474","title":{"en":"goya - la lealtad [loyalty]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37595/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":400,"soldPrice":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T15:15:59.733Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37595,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37596/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37596/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37596/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n maxime teliatnikov, cobbler - maxime teliatnikov, savetier \n kopeikine for napoleon - kopeikine our napoleon \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this beautifully illustrated, original etching by marc chagall was part of nikolai gogol's \n les ames mortes . the work was published in paris by teriade in 1948. this was a limited edition of 368 copies, this being one of 285 on arche woven paper, and numbered 323. the colophon was signed by chagall (photocopy included with purchase). chagall's signature, done to the original plate, is present in the etching. \n \n chagall had created 107 etchings for the work for ambroise vollard, but upon vollard's death in 1939, his work for \n les ames mortes had yet to be published. he eventually was able to buy back his engravings from lucien vollard, ambroise's brother, in 1946. he then commissioned teriade to publish the completed work. \n \n \"the most complete work, [it] appeared quickly in 1948. it was necessary beforehand to restore the proofs, which were dirty.\" (cécile chicha-castex, 'la reprise des editions inachevees d\u2019ambroise vollard'.. petit palais, 2021, pp. 101\u2013105 and cat. 53\u201355) \"here, the drypoint, opposing pure lines and areas of sieving, of zebra stripes, of dense black, restores the complexity of gogol's world, this profusion which is sometimes crossed by a poignant recourse to russian soil.\" (chapon, the painter and the book, pp. 223-224) \n \n marc chagall (1887-1985) was a belarusian-french artist. his given name was moishe segal and was born in belarus which was part of the russian empire. his art was influenced by symbolism, fauvism, cubism, and surrealism. the art critic, robert hughes, described chagall as \"the quintessential jewish artist of the twentieth century. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11\" by 15\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: etching"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"9475","title":{"en":"chagall - pair of original etchings from les ames mortes"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37596/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T15:17:08.469Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37596,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37597/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this whimsical color lithograph is from joan miro's \n l'enfance d'ubu or \n ubu's childhood . the work was published by tériade in paris in 1975. this was from a limited edition of 120 printed to arches paper, of which this was numbered 4 on the justification page. most of the lithographs for this work were signed in pencil by miro. \n \n the illustratons were inspired by the french playwright alfred jarry (1873-1907) and his plays \n ubu roi , \n ubu cocu , and \n ubu enchaîné . miro felt inspired by the plays and brought childhood to life with fantastic colors, shapes, and imagination. \n \n joan miro (1893-1983) was a catalan artist that produced paintings, ceramics, sculptures, engravings, murals, and prints. his art was considered modernist and moved 20th century art toward abstraction. he is often considered an early surrealist and also a pioneer of automatism (spontaneous drawing that reflected the inner human psyche). his visuals included expressive lines, signature symbols, and biomorphic shapes. he influenced artists including jackson pollock, mark rothko, and barnett newman. \n \n miro continued to work up until his death in 1983 and said of his later work \"i painted these paintings in a frenzy, with real violence so that people will know that i am alive, that i\u2019m breathing, that i still have a few more places to go. i\u2019m heading in new directions.\" his work has sold for upwards of eight figures at auction. his art is in the permanent collections of moma and the art institute of chicago as well as displayed around the world in cites such as barcelona, paris, and milan. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 19 3/4\" by 12 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio color lithograph, signed in pencil by miro"},"estimateMax":8000,"lotNumber":"9476","title":{"en":"miro, rare, signed - illustration of the childhood of ubu"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37597/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  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the poster was used for years in many variants all over the world, sometimes with marginal text in various languages. a classic by any standard.\" (rennert, pai-xlix 389) \"jane abdy called it \"a secular icon, \" and indeed it is a magnificent production, considering that it advertises cigarette paper. \"the background, in a dull imperial purple is a perfect foil for the golden curls of the smoking girl, whose locks are spread over the poster like the delicate filigree work of an indian bracelet\"(abdy, p.136) \n \n this art subscription was created during the belle epoque period in france. \"there was nothing exclusive about the 'joie de vivre' that swept paris, at a delirious pace, out of the 19th century into the 20th. as victor hugo had observed, the city lived by, and for, the whole human race. haussman's great boulevards had opened up a spacious stage where paris made a spectacle of herself by day and night. outdoors and indoors the walls of buildings flowered with posters that took their themes from the passing show of 'la vie parisenne.' advertising never knew happier days. the most ephemeral of the arts has left us with a vision of the 'good old days' that vanished forever in the gunsmoke of 1914. those gay nineties and naughty noughts that will always be remembered as 'la belle epoque.'(the beautiful era)\" (horizon p. 97) \n \n \"by the 1890s the streets of every great metropolis were enlivened by large colourful posters (see the great poster movement). the poster had not only caught the fancy of the broad public, but its best examples were already being regarded as works of art (specifically, as fine prints) to be exhibited, reviewed in journals, collected and reprinted in a manageable form. in the last five years of the century, the imprimerie chaix was to play great part in codifying, hallowing and perpetuating the ebullient period of 'la belle epoque.' it was in those years that the firm published \n les maitres de l'affiche (masters of the poster) reduced lithographic versions, in authentic colours, of the best posters of europe and america, by more than 90 great artists, posters that bring the period to life.\" (appelbaum p.iii) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 - 11 1/4\" by 15 1/4 - 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"9479","title":{"en":"maitres affiches - 9 poster lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37600/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor, closed tears at the extreme edges from handling.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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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 - 11 1/4\" by 15 1/4 - 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"9480","title":{"en":"maitres affiches - 4 poster lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37601/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some very light scattered foxing to plates from this work.  There may be a few minor, closed tears at the extreme edges from handling.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - There is about 1\" of tabbed edge from binding at the left edge not included in measurement of paper / border area."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T15:33:24.257Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37615,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37616/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"this elegant folio, botanical engraving is from christoph jakob trew\u2019s work \n plantae selectae . the work was published in nuremberg in 1750. georg dionysius ehret was the artist for the work and was considered one of the most influential artists in the world of botanical illustration. ehret\u2019s plates are both remarkable and scientifically accurate. the original hand-coloring was completed by j. j. haid. \n \n \n plantae selectae is one of the greatest of all eighteenth-century botanical books, drawn by the greatest of eighteenth-century botanical artists, george dionysius ehret. linnaeus, wrote to trew, in latin, that \"the miracles of our century in the natural sciences are your work of ehret's plants...nothing to equal them was seen in the past or will be in the future.\" \n \n christoph jakob trew, a physician and botanist, had for a number of years been an admirer of ehret's work. ehret, a brilliant botanical artist, was unrivalled in his ability to \"achieve realism, majesty, ineffable colour, all in one breathtaking look.\" (hunt) born in heidelberg in 1710, he originally worked as a gardener and practised drawing in his spare time. his artistic abilities led him to the service of a regensburg banker named leskenkohl, and it was during this period that trew met ehret. \n \n trew was to remain a friend and patron of ehret's throughout his life, and by 1742, the germ of what was to become the present publication was already under discussion when trew wrote to christian thran in carlsruhe \"every year i receive some beautifully painted exotic plants [by ehret] and have already more than one hundred of them....\" \n \n ehret moved to london in the late 1730s, where he painted the recently introduced exotics at the chelsea physic garden and established himself as a teacher of flower-painting and botany. discussions about the projected work continued by letter until 1748, when johann jacob haid from augsburg agreed to produce the engravings from ehret's drawings. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14\" by 21\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"9495","title":{"en":"trew - indian mallow. 91"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37616/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age, but the set is generally very clean throughout.  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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":"2026-04-18T15:52:01.405Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":37636,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37637/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","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":1600,"lotNumber":"9516","title":{"en":"gould, asia - black-bellied tern [sterna melanogaster]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37637/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":260,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T15:53:05.154Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":37637,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37638/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37638/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37638/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37638/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37638/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n white-bellied minivet [pericrocotus erythropygius] \n elegant tit [parus elegans] \n red-headed bunting [euspiza luteola] \n black-headed bunting [euspiza melanocephala] \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":"9517","title":{"en":"gould, asia - 4 bird lithgoraphs (minivet, tit, bunting)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37638/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":475,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T15:54:50.002Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":37638,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37639/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37639/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37639/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n fairy pitta [pitta oreas] \n azure-breasted pitta [pitta steerei] \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":"9518","title":{"en":"gould, asia - pair of pitta lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37639/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":"2026-04-18T15:56:05.241Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37639,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37640/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","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":1600,"lotNumber":"9519","title":{"en":"gould, asia - temminck's roller [coracias temmincki]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37640/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":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T15:57:51.956Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":37640,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37641/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","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":1600,"lotNumber":"9520","title":{"en":"gould, asia - jagger falcon [falco jugger]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37641/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":270,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T15:59:02.585Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":37641,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37642/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","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":"9521","title":{"en":"elliot & keulemans - jungle grey hornbill"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37642/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":"2026-04-18T15:59:25.563Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":37642,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37643/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","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":"9522","title":{"en":"elliot & keulemans - cylindrical hornbill"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37643/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":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T16:00:05.798Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":37643,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37644/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exquisite lithograph is from john gould's \n a monograph of the ramphastidae, or family of toucans . this is from the second edition of the work which was published in london by taylor & francis for the author between 1852 and 1854. the original plates were completed by gould and h. c. richter and printed by hullmandel & walton. \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, 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: lithograph with later hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"9523","title":{"en":"gould - yellow-throated toucan [ramphastos ambiguus]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37644/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":750,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T16:00:51.657Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":37644,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37645/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning hand-colored folio lithograph is from \n monograph of the paradiseidae, or birds of paradise and ptilonorhynchidae, and bower-birds by richard bowdler sharpe. the work was published in london by taylor & francis for henry sotheran & co between 1891 and 1898. the \n birds of paradise was the idea of john gould's but completed after his death by sharpe. the plates were predominantly drawn by william matthew hart, john gould, and john gerard keulemans. it was the first monograph devoted to the remarkable birds of paradise and the \"last of the fine bird books\" (fine bird books p.107) \n \n the remarkable-looking \n birds of paradise have captivated western science since magellan first brought back a skin of such a creature in 1522. the skins, highly prized by east indian natives, was given by the ruler of batchian (in the mollucas) as a gift to the king of spain. the legs and wings of the bird, however, had been removed when skinned, presumably to better show its impressive plumage. when asked why the bird had no wings or feet, the natives replied that none were needed as the bird simply floated in its heavenly paradise. thus, the earliest descriptions of the species, and indeed even its scientific naming by linnaeus in the 18th century as paradisaea apoda (legless bird of paradise), perpetuated that myth. due to the remote nature of their rain forest habitat in new guinea, it was not until the mid-19th century that these remarkable birds were first scientifically observed and accurately described. \n \n gould had intended to publish the first monograph devoted to the birds of paradise following completion of his \n birds of new guinea , but he did not live to do so. when sharpe took over the task of completing that work, he appealed for subscribers for the proposed monograph. the response was clearly enthusiastic as within three years the first part of the present work was published. some of the plates had previously appeared in gould's birds of new guinea as \"messrs. sotheran purchased the stock of gould's works after his death [and] acquired the stones with which he had intended to illustrate his monograph... many of them were broken or otherwise damaged, and of these some have been redrawn or replaced by new plates by mr. hart. since gould's time, however, many marvelous new species have been discovered, and these have been described and figured in the present work\" (appendix). \n \n fine bird books (1990) p.107; nissen ivb 581; ripley 263; wood, p.565; zimmer, p.581. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 15 1/4\" by 22\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph with later hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"9524","title":{"en":"sharpe & gould - red bird of paradise [uranornis rubra]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37645/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. 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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Some of the plates from the work may occasionally have some text offset.   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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 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.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"soldPrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T16:04:21.576Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":37650,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37651/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"we are pleased to offer this folio engraving from mark catesby\u2019s \n the natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands: containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants ... together with their descriptions in english and french . this is from the second edition and was printed in london in 1754. it is on chain-lined, watermarked paper \n \n mark catesby's \n natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands was the first natural history of american flora and fauna. it is noted as \"the most famous color-plate book of american plant and animal life ... it is a delightful and amusing book [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of american species.\" (hunt) \"mark catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. he was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. he depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... as his was the earliest published natural history of a part of the new world, he has been called the father of american ornithology.\" (jackson) \n \n mark catesby was the first american naturalist and illustrator. though born in england in 1682, catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. he was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on american flora and fauna. \n \n one of the signatures of catesby\u2019s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. he set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in america. his dedication and work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. \n \n \n natural history was almost entirely completed by mark catesby. he did his own field research and sketches. engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so catesby studied under joseph goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. the result of his labors is the wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a glimpse of the world beyond. \n \n catesby's work was also the first to abandon the indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. linnaeus used catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the american species. \n \n provenance: bookplate of lord egerton of tatton; arpad plesh (sale at sotheby's london on 16 june 1975) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 20 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving on chain-lined, watermarked paper"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"9530","title":{"en":"catesby, folio - magnolia or cucumber tree with velvet ant. sup-15"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37651/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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There may be some toning or smudging in the 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":"2026-04-18T16:24:32.110Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":37659,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37660/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37660/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37660/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical mezzotint is from johann weinmann's \n phytanthoza iconographia, sive conspectus aliquot millium, tam indigenarum quam exoticarum, ex quatuor mundi partibus... plantarum, arborum, fruticum, florum, fructuum, fungorum, &c. [german title:] phythanthoza iconographia, oder eigentliche vorstellung etlicher tausend so wohl einheimisch-als ausländischer aus allen vier welt-theilen, in verlauf vieler jahr mit unermüdetem fleisz... pflanzen, baüme, stauden, kraüter, blumen, früchte und schwämme... . it was published between 1737 and 1745 in regensberg by h. lentzen and h. g. neubauer. \n \n the work contained 1,025 mezzotint engravings, printed in color with the finished color applied by hand. \"the copperplates (\u2026) were printed according to johannes teyler's invention, patented 1688; they are engraved in combination with mezzotint printed in colour and finished by hand\" (landwehr 212). \n \n it was the first published work to include engravings by the greatest botanical artist of the eighteenth century-- georg dionysus ehret. it provided one of the most comprehensive botanical references of the 18th century. it also included work from b. seuter, j.e. ridinger, j.j. haid, n. asamin, & others. \n \n based on weinmann's collection of plants, and financed by him, this is the first complete edition of what amounts to a comprehensive iconography of all the flowers, fruit and vegetables in cultivation in early-18th century europe. georg dionysius ehret's pivotal contribution to the work is nowhere acknowledged as the artist parted with weinmann after producing 500 designs. \n \n weinmann (1683-1741), an apothecary from regensburg, was the organiser of this huge undertaking, but the work was financed by bartholomaeus seuter, one of the engravers. the plates became an important source for copyists, appearing, for instance, in a number of meissen designs. \n \n many plates are 'of particular interest on account of the colour printing, especially the plates of aloes and cactus depicted in pots of different designs, and the folding plates of gourds' (dunthorne). 'the mezzotint process used [in the present work]... had been invented by johann teyler in the netherlands around 1688. as practised here by bartholomaeus seuter (1678-1754) and johann elias ridinger (1698-1767), it was really a combination of etching and mezzotint, which made possible delicate lines and a very fine grain. the addition of hand-tinting brought about unusual and subtle effects. some of the best work was done in later volumes by johann jakob haid (1704-1767)' (hunt) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 7/8\" by 15\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored mezzotint engraving"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"9539","title":{"en":"weinmann - pair of fruit engravings (pears & crabapple)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37660/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  The work occasionally exhibits some paint smudging  from the nature of the printing and coloring process, but one of the cleanest sets we've seen overall.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T16:11:11.979Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":37660,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37661/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37661/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37661/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37661/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37661/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical mezzotint is from johann weinmann's \n phytanthoza iconographia, sive conspectus aliquot millium, tam indigenarum quam exoticarum, ex quatuor mundi partibus... plantarum, arborum, fruticum, florum, fructuum, fungorum, &c. [german title:] phythanthoza iconographia, oder eigentliche vorstellung etlicher tausend so wohl einheimisch-als ausländischer aus allen vier welt-theilen, in verlauf vieler jahr mit unermüdetem fleisz... pflanzen, baüme, stauden, kraüter, blumen, früchte und schwämme... . it was published between 1737 and 1745 in regensberg by h. lentzen and h. g. neubauer. \n \n the work contained 1,025 mezzotint engravings, printed in color with the finished color applied by hand. \"the copperplates (\u2026) were printed according to johannes teyler's invention, patented 1688; they are engraved in combination with mezzotint printed in colour and finished by hand\" (landwehr 212). \n \n it was the first published work to include engravings by the greatest botanical artist of the eighteenth century-- georg dionysus ehret. it provided one of the most comprehensive botanical references of the 18th century. it also included work from b. seuter, j.e. ridinger, j.j. haid, n. asamin, & others. \n \n based on weinmann's collection of plants, and financed by him, this is the first complete edition of what amounts to a comprehensive iconography of all the flowers, fruit and vegetables in cultivation in early-18th century europe. georg dionysius ehret's pivotal contribution to the work is nowhere acknowledged as the artist parted with weinmann after producing 500 designs. \n \n weinmann (1683-1741), an apothecary from regensburg, was the organiser of this huge undertaking, but the work was financed by bartholomaeus seuter, one of the engravers. the plates became an important source for copyists, appearing, for instance, in a number of meissen designs. \n \n many plates are 'of particular interest on account of the colour printing, especially the plates of aloes and cactus depicted in pots of different designs, and the folding plates of gourds' (dunthorne). 'the mezzotint process used [in the present work]... had been invented by johann teyler in the netherlands around 1688. as practised here by bartholomaeus seuter (1678-1754) and johann elias ridinger (1698-1767), it was really a combination of etching and mezzotint, which made possible delicate lines and a very fine grain. the addition of hand-tinting brought about unusual and subtle effects. some of the best work was done in later volumes by johann jakob haid (1704-1767)' (hunt) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 7/8\" by 15\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored mezzotint engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"9540","title":{"en":"weinmann - 4 gourd & pumpkin engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37661/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  The work occasionally exhibits some paint smudging  from the nature of the printing and coloring process, but one of the cleanest sets we've seen overall.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T16:12:24.788Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37661,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37662/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37662/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37662/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37662/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37662/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37662/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37662/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical mezzotint is from johann weinmann's \n phytanthoza iconographia, sive conspectus aliquot millium, tam indigenarum quam exoticarum, ex quatuor mundi partibus... plantarum, arborum, fruticum, florum, fructuum, fungorum, &c. [german title:] phythanthoza iconographia, oder eigentliche vorstellung etlicher tausend so wohl einheimisch-als ausländischer aus allen vier welt-theilen, in verlauf vieler jahr mit unermüdetem fleisz... pflanzen, baüme, stauden, kraüter, blumen, früchte und schwämme... . it was published between 1737 and 1745 in regensberg by h. lentzen and h. g. neubauer. \n \n the work contained 1,025 mezzotint engravings, printed in color with the finished color applied by hand. \"the copperplates (\u2026) were printed according to johannes teyler's invention, patented 1688; they are engraved in combination with mezzotint printed in colour and finished by hand\" (landwehr 212). \n \n it was the first published work to include engravings by the greatest botanical artist of the eighteenth century-- georg dionysus ehret. it provided one of the most comprehensive botanical references of the 18th century. it also included work from b. seuter, j.e. ridinger, j.j. haid, n. asamin, & others. \n \n based on weinmann's collection of plants, and financed by him, this is the first complete edition of what amounts to a comprehensive iconography of all the flowers, fruit and vegetables in cultivation in early-18th century europe. georg dionysius ehret's pivotal contribution to the work is nowhere acknowledged as the artist parted with weinmann after producing 500 designs. \n \n weinmann (1683-1741), an apothecary from regensburg, was the organiser of this huge undertaking, but the work was financed by bartholomaeus seuter, one of the engravers. the plates became an important source for copyists, appearing, for instance, in a number of meissen designs. \n \n many plates are 'of particular interest on account of the colour printing, especially the plates of aloes and cactus depicted in pots of different designs, and the folding plates of gourds' (dunthorne). 'the mezzotint process used [in the present work]... had been invented by johann teyler in the netherlands around 1688. as practised here by bartholomaeus seuter (1678-1754) and johann elias ridinger (1698-1767), it was really a combination of etching and mezzotint, which made possible delicate lines and a very fine grain. the addition of hand-tinting brought about unusual and subtle effects. some of the best work was done in later volumes by johann jakob haid (1704-1767)' (hunt) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 7/8\" by 15\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored mezzotint engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"9541","title":{"en":"weinmann - 6 aloe engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37662/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  The work occasionally exhibits some paint smudging  from the nature of the printing and coloring process, but one of the cleanest sets we've seen overall.  There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":400,"soldPrice":950,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T16:13:46.610Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":37662,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":1500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37663/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37663/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37663/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exquisite pair of tulip watercolors were completed circa 1630 likely done by anthony claesz ii. the watercolors were done at the height of tulipomania and depict some of the rare and more valuable tulip varieties with striped petals. \n \n the watercolors present are very well matched to robert noortman's collection sold and studied in 1987. s. segal compared the watercolors with a drawing on vellum signed a. c. or anthony claesz. \n \n anthony claesz (1607-1649) was a dutch painter. he worked predominantly in amsterdam. he studied under balthasar van der ast and took influence from the art of hans bollongier. \n \n \n paper size: matted size ~ 19 1/4\" by 19 1/4\"; each sheet ~ 4 1/2\" by 10 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: matted pair of tulip watercolors on chain-linked paper"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"9542","title":{"en":"claesz - pair of original watercolors of tulips"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37663/view","tags":["usart_paintings","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":1500,"soldPrice":1750,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T16:14:24.638Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":37663,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":750,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37664/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37664/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exquisite, exceptionally rare, folio hand-colored lithograph is from pierre-joseph redoute's \n collection de beaux bouquets lithographiés par divers artistes d\u2019apres les meilleurs peintres de fleurs . the work was published in paris by de la rue and london by gambart between 1850 and 1855. the illustrations were completed by redoute and lithographed by grobon frères and a. prévost. \n \n \"there is no other bibliographical record of this book. that plates are no copies of those that appear in any other redouté work.\" (great flower books) the work is exceedingly hard to find, with limited publication information, and likely one of the last publications in redoute's lifetime. \n \n redoute's name is synonymous with beauty and in the world of botanical art he is known as the best. redoute was renowned for his artistic ability and tutored such people as queen marie-antoinette, empress josephine, marie-louise, and queen marie-amelie. redoute influenced a breadth of artists that followed him including turpin, poiteau, bessa, and prevost. redoute is widely considered the finest botanical illustrator of the early 19th century, if not throughout history. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 1/4\" by 22 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: rare, folio, originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"9543","title":{"en":"redoute, folio - floral bouquet - daisy, carnation, dahlia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37664/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":750,"soldPrice":1150,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T16:16:01.500Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","currency":"USD","id":37664,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":180,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37665/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37665/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"this striking originally hand-colored stipple engraving is from pierre joseph redoute's \n le choix des plus belles fleurs . this is from the first edition of the work and was published in paris between 1827 and 1833 by panckoucke. \n \n these were engraved with a stipple technique on copper, printed in some color. there were printed by bessin, chapuy, langlois, and victor after redoute's illustrations. each engraving is hand-finished with watercolor. this is a very rare presentation in large folio format with wide margined paper. it is speculated that redoute published 5 in folio format, but research from hunt is speculative of a slightly higher number. (hunt, redouteana) \"a superb work, one of the finest of all collections of flower prints.\" (dunthorne) \n \n redoute's name is synonymous with beauty and in the world of botanical art he is known as the best. choix is often considered some of redoute's most desirable work, a culmination of his impressive skill and talent. he aimed to make the composition more appealing to the upper classes which created highly decorative engravings. \n \n redoute's fame is due in large part to his diligent effort to perfect the use of stipple engraving. this labor intensive, and therefore expensive, technique creates subtle yet stunning variations of color making it superior to the engraving alone. each plate was created using the 'a la poupee' process in which the color was applied before the printing. hand-finished coloring was painstakingly applied after printing. \n \n redoute was renowned for his artistic ability and tutored such people as queen marie-antoinette, empress josephine, marie-louise, and queen marie-amelie. redoute influenced a breadth of artists that followed him including turpin, poiteau, bessa, and prevost. redoute is widely considered the finest botanical illustrator of the early 19th century, if not throughout history. \n \n the process of stipple engraving and color printing give the redoute engravings their luminous quality. stippling is an etching process that employs dots instead of lines to form the image, which is then color printed by applying colored inks directly to the copper plate for each impression. the use of colored inks, greens and browns to print the stems and leaves, and reds and pinks to print the flowers, create a more luminous print by eliminating the necessity to paint watercolor over a back inked image. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 1/4\" by 19\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored stipple engraving on large folio paper (rare presentation)"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"9544","title":{"en":"redoute, choix, rare folio - water lily [nymphaea caerulea]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37665/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":180,"soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T16:16:54.405Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37665,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":180,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37666/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37666/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"this striking originally hand-colored stipple engraving is from pierre joseph redoute's \n le choix des plus belles fleurs . this is from the first edition of the work and was published in paris between 1827 and 1833 by panckoucke. \n \n these were engraved with a stipple technique on copper, printed in some color. there were printed by bessin, chapuy, langlois, and victor after redoute's illustrations. each engraving is hand-finished with watercolor. this is a very rare presentation in large folio format with wide margined paper. it is speculated that redoute published 5 in folio format, but research from hunt is speculative of a slightly higher number. (hunt, redouteana) \"a superb work, one of the finest of all collections of flower prints.\" (dunthorne) \n \n redoute's name is synonymous with beauty and in the world of botanical art he is known as the best. choix is often considered some of redoute's most desirable work, a culmination of his impressive skill and talent. he aimed to make the composition more appealing to the upper classes which created highly decorative engravings. \n \n redoute's fame is due in large part to his diligent effort to perfect the use of stipple engraving. this labor intensive, and therefore expensive, technique creates subtle yet stunning variations of color making it superior to the engraving alone. each plate was created using the 'a la poupee' process in which the color was applied before the printing. hand-finished coloring was painstakingly applied after printing. \n \n redoute was renowned for his artistic ability and tutored such people as queen marie-antoinette, empress josephine, marie-louise, and queen marie-amelie. redoute influenced a breadth of artists that followed him including turpin, poiteau, bessa, and prevost. redoute is widely considered the finest botanical illustrator of the early 19th century, if not throughout history. \n \n the process of stipple engraving and color printing give the redoute engravings their luminous quality. stippling is an etching process that employs dots instead of lines to form the image, which is then color printed by applying colored inks directly to the copper plate for each impression. the use of colored inks, greens and browns to print the stems and leaves, and reds and pinks to print the flowers, create a more luminous print by eliminating the necessity to paint watercolor over a back inked image. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 1/4\" by 19\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored stipple engraving on large folio paper (rare presentation)"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"9545","title":{"en":"redoute, choix, rare folio - harlequin flower or wandflower [ixia tricolor]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37666/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":180,"soldPrice":230,"lastUpdate":"2026-04-18T16:17:48.105Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":37666,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":180,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37667/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/37667/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-04-18","available":false,"description":{"en":"this striking originally hand-colored stipple engraving is from pierre joseph redoute's \n le choix des plus belles fleurs . this is from the first edition of the work and was published in paris between 1827 and 1833 by panckoucke. \n \n these were engraved with a stipple technique on copper, printed in some color. there were printed by bessin, chapuy, langlois, and victor after redoute's illustrations. each engraving is hand-finished with watercolor. this is a very rare presentation in large folio format with wide margined paper. it is speculated that redoute published 5 in folio format, but research from hunt is speculative of a slightly higher number. (hunt, redouteana) \"a superb work, one of the finest of all collections of flower prints.\" (dunthorne) \n \n redoute's name is synonymous with beauty and in the world of botanical art he is known as the best. choix is often considered some of redoute's most desirable work, a culmination of his impressive skill and talent. he aimed to make the composition more appealing to the upper classes which created highly decorative engravings. \n \n redoute's fame is due in large part to his diligent effort to perfect the use of stipple engraving. this labor intensive, and therefore expensive, technique creates subtle yet stunning variations of color making it superior to the engraving alone. each plate was created using the 'a la poupee' process in which the color was applied before the printing. hand-finished coloring was painstakingly applied after printing. \n \n redoute was renowned for his artistic ability and tutored such people as queen marie-antoinette, empress josephine, marie-louise, and queen marie-amelie. redoute influenced a breadth of artists that followed him including turpin, poiteau, bessa, and prevost. redoute is widely considered the finest botanical illustrator of the early 19th century, if not throughout history. \n \n the process of stipple engraving and color printing give the redoute engravings their luminous quality. stippling is an etching process that employs dots instead of lines to form the image, which is then color printed by applying colored inks directly to the copper plate for each impression. the use of colored inks, greens and browns to print the stems and leaves, and reds and pinks to print the flowers, create a more luminous print by eliminating the necessity to paint watercolor over a back inked image. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 1/4\" by 19\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored stipple engraving on large folio paper (rare presentation)"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"9546","title":{"en":"redoute, choix, rare folio - salmon-red canary shrub mallow [lavatera phoenicea]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37667/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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(hunt, redouteana) \"a superb work, one of the finest of all collections of flower prints.\" (dunthorne) \n \n redoute's name is synonymous with beauty and in the world of botanical art he is known as the best. choix is often considered some of redoute's most desirable work, a culmination of his impressive skill and talent. he aimed to make the composition more appealing to the upper classes which created highly decorative engravings. \n \n redoute's fame is due in large part to his diligent effort to perfect the use of stipple engraving. this labor intensive, and therefore expensive, technique creates subtle yet stunning variations of color making it superior to the engraving alone. each plate was created using the 'a la poupee' process in which the color was applied before the printing. hand-finished coloring was painstakingly applied after printing. \n \n redoute was renowned for his artistic ability and tutored such people as queen marie-antoinette, empress josephine, marie-louise, and queen marie-amelie. redoute influenced a breadth of artists that followed him including turpin, poiteau, bessa, and prevost. redoute is widely considered the finest botanical illustrator of the early 19th century, if not throughout history. \n \n the process of stipple engraving and color printing give the redoute engravings their luminous quality. stippling is an etching process that employs dots instead of lines to form the image, which is then color printed by applying colored inks directly to the copper plate for each impression. the use of colored inks, greens and browns to print the stems and leaves, and reds and pinks to print the flowers, create a more luminous print by eliminating the necessity to paint watercolor over a back inked image. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 1/4\" by 19\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored stipple engraving on large folio paper (rare presentation)"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"9547","title":{"en":"redoute, choix, rare folio - rose [adelia aurelianensis]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/74071/lot/37668/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There are a couple faint handling creases to the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks 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.  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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.  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