{"lots":[{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38277/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38277/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare and early engraving is from matthaus merian's \n la danse des morts .. todten-tanz, wie derselbe in der löbl. u. welt-berühmten stadt basel .. zu sehen ist or \n the dance of the dead... the dance of death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of basel . this engraving was published in basel by j. r. imhof in 1756 (though title dated 1744). the engravings were done by a. chovin after the originals by merian. \n \n merian first rendered the 'dance of death' mural in 1616, just after emanuel bock's restoration. he published the most complete and reliable representation of the 'dance of death.' he viewed the mural as \"'a mirror of human existence' in which people should recognize themselves in their transience and the resulting demand for a meaningful, god-devoted christian life.\" (exhibition catalogue: dances of death of the hab) \n \n matthaeus merian (1593-1650) was part of an exceptional artistic family. he was an artist and engraver himself that was born in switzerland, and received training in engraving in zurich, nancy, paris, and strasbourg. he settled in frankfurt where he worked for johann theodor de bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, maria magdelena de bry. he was the father of matthaeus the younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, maria sibylla merian. he took over de bry's published house upon his death in 1623, and became particularly noted for his town views due to their artistry and accuracy. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 6 1/8\" by 8 1/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"301","title":{"en":"merian - dance of death. 53"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38277/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T14:01:09.770Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","currency":"USD","id":38277,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38278/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38278/006/006.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare and early engraving is from matthaus merian's \n la danse des morts .. todten-tanz, wie derselbe in der löbl. u. welt-berühmten stadt basel .. zu sehen ist or \n the dance of the dead... the dance of death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of basel . this engraving was published in basel by j. r. imhof in 1756 (though title dated 1744). the engravings were done by a. chovin after the originals by merian. \n \n merian first rendered the 'dance of death' mural in 1616, just after emanuel bock's restoration. he published the most complete and reliable representation of the 'dance of death.' he viewed the mural as \"'a mirror of human existence' in which people should recognize themselves in their transience and the resulting demand for a meaningful, god-devoted christian life.\" (exhibition catalogue: dances of death of the hab) \n \n matthaeus merian (1593-1650) was part of an exceptional artistic family. he was an artist and engraver himself that was born in switzerland, and received training in engraving in zurich, nancy, paris, and strasbourg. he settled in frankfurt where he worked for johann theodor de bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, maria magdelena de bry. he was the father of matthaeus the younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, maria sibylla merian. he took over de bry's published house upon his death in 1623, and became particularly noted for his town views due to their artistry and accuracy. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 6 1/8\" by 8 1/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"302","title":{"en":"merian - dance of death. 55"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38278/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T16:10:45.327Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","currency":"USD","id":38278,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38279/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38279/008/008.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare and early engraving is from matthaus merian's \n la danse des morts .. todten-tanz, wie derselbe in der löbl. u. welt-berühmten stadt basel .. zu sehen ist or \n the dance of the dead... the dance of death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of basel . this engraving was published in basel by j. r. imhof in 1756 (though title dated 1744). the engravings were done by a. chovin after the originals by merian. \n \n merian first rendered the 'dance of death' mural in 1616, just after emanuel bock's restoration. he published the most complete and reliable representation of the 'dance of death.' he viewed the mural as \"'a mirror of human existence' in which people should recognize themselves in their transience and the resulting demand for a meaningful, god-devoted christian life.\" (exhibition catalogue: dances of death of the hab) \n \n matthaeus merian (1593-1650) was part of an exceptional artistic family. he was an artist and engraver himself that was born in switzerland, and received training in engraving in zurich, nancy, paris, and strasbourg. he settled in frankfurt where he worked for johann theodor de bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, maria magdelena de bry. he was the father of matthaeus the younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, maria sibylla merian. he took over de bry's published house upon his death in 1623, and became particularly noted for his town views due to their artistry and accuracy. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 6 1/8\" by 8 1/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"303","title":{"en":"merian - dance of death. 57"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38279/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T16:10:45.332Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","currency":"USD","id":38279,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38280/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38280/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare and early engraving is from matthaus merian's \n la danse des morts .. todten-tanz, wie derselbe in der löbl. u. welt-berühmten stadt basel .. zu sehen ist or \n the dance of the dead... the dance of death, as it can be seen in the laudable and world-famous city of basel . this engraving was published in basel by j. r. imhof in 1756 (though title dated 1744). the engravings were done by a. chovin after the originals by merian. \n \n merian first rendered the 'dance of death' mural in 1616, just after emanuel bock's restoration. he published the most complete and reliable representation of the 'dance of death.' he viewed the mural as \"'a mirror of human existence' in which people should recognize themselves in their transience and the resulting demand for a meaningful, god-devoted christian life.\" (exhibition catalogue: dances of death of the hab) \n \n matthaeus merian (1593-1650) was part of an exceptional artistic family. he was an artist and engraver himself that was born in switzerland, and received training in engraving in zurich, nancy, paris, and strasbourg. he settled in frankfurt where he worked for johann theodor de bry, another accomplished publisher, and married his daughter, maria magdelena de bry. he was the father of matthaeus the younger and the celebrated naturalist and artist, maria sibylla merian. he took over de bry's published house upon his death in 1623, and became particularly noted for his town views due to their artistry and accuracy. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 6 1/8\" by 8 1/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"304","title":{"en":"merian - dance of death. 67"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38280/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T14:01:59.920Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","currency":"USD","id":38280,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":350,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38281/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38281/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38281/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38281/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38281/015/015.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this hand-colored engraving is from johann heinrich wilhelm tischbein after sir william hamilton's collection of vases. the full title reads \n recueil de gravures d'après les vases antiques or \n collection of engravings from ancient vases... the work was published in naples in 1791. \n \n this is tischbein's famous work on sir william hamilton's second and greatest collection of antique vases. his first had been sold to the british museum in 1772, the second nearly did not make it to britain (about a third were lost in a shipwreck), but the collection was eventually brought by thomas hope, one of the great champions of the neo-classical style. the present image is both a technically brilliant record of a priceless object and a highly-pleasing graphic image that has as much appeal today as when it was produced in florence two hundred years ago. \n \n sir william hamilton was the british ambassador to naples from 1764 to 1800, during the city's golden age. an avid antiquarian, hamilton assembled one of the world's finest collections of greek and roman antiquities. in addition to his duties as ambassador, hamilton was also renowned as a knowledgeable guide and congenial host to the visiting english 'grand tourists'. with infectious enthusiasm he would extol the wonders of naples and the beauties of arts of the ancient world, inspiring in many of his aristocratic visitors a genuine love of the antique. this new-found enthusiasm found its expression in the new style of neo-classicism and in the collections of antiquites which found their way to many of the stately homes of england. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 1/4\" by 13 1/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"305","title":{"en":"hamilton, folio - 4 engravings of a painting from a grecian vase"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38281/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some light or uneven toning to the paper, generally not affecting the image area. 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":350,"soldPrice":575,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T14:02:20.073Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":38281,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38282/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38282/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this outstanding folio etching is from giovanni battista piranesi's \n le antichita romane . the work was published in rome by stamperia salomoni circa 1780. \n \n the work depicted archaeological sites, sepulchral monuments, reconstructions of engineering feats, ancient bridges, baths and other structures. piranesi's etchings exhibit remarkable technical skill, historic accuracy, and artistic vision. \n \n giovanni battista piranesi (1720-1778) is known as one of the most famous architectural artists of all times. born in venice and later settled in rome, the young piranesi first aspired to be an architect. after having little luck in his studied field, he turned instead to the art of architecture. his work masterfully used light and space to create depth and detail in his exceptional work. \n \n piranesi noted, \"when i saw in rome how most of the remains of ancient buildings lay scattered through gardens and ploughed fields where they dwindled day by day \u2026 i resolved to preserve them by means of engravings. i have therefore drawn these ruins with all possible exquisiteness.\" \n \n \"no other author before or since was capable of visions of grandeur that could so excite and inspire the enthusiast.\" (scott, piranesi, 1975, p.127). \n le antichita romane cemented piranesi's reputation as \"the foremost artistic proponent of roman architecture\" (robison, piranesi, 1986, p.11 \n \n provenance: marcel bernard, architect in montpellier \n \n \n paper size: ~ 28\" by 21\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio etching"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"306","title":{"en":"piranesi - view of the remains of the mausoleum of saint helena [veduta dell'avanzo del mausoleo di s. elena]. 18"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38282/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. Occasionally the lines from the engraving will create a color effect in the pictures, there is no color to the plates. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T14:02:49.654Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":38282,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38283/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38283/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this outstanding folio etching is from giovanni battista piranesi's \n le antichita romane . the work was published in rome by stamperia salomoni circa 1780. \n \n the work depicted archaeological sites, sepulchral monuments, reconstructions of engineering feats, ancient bridges, baths and other structures. piranesi's etchings exhibit remarkable technical skill, historic accuracy, and artistic vision. \n \n giovanni battista piranesi (1720-1778) is known as one of the most famous architectural artists of all times. born in venice and later settled in rome, the young piranesi first aspired to be an architect. after having little luck in his studied field, he turned instead to the art of architecture. his work masterfully used light and space to create depth and detail in his exceptional work. \n \n piranesi noted, \"when i saw in rome how most of the remains of ancient buildings lay scattered through gardens and ploughed fields where they dwindled day by day \u2026 i resolved to preserve them by means of engravings. i have therefore drawn these ruins with all possible exquisiteness.\" \n \n \"no other author before or since was capable of visions of grandeur that could so excite and inspire the enthusiast.\" (scott, piranesi, 1975, p.127). \n le antichita romane cemented piranesi's reputation as \"the foremost artistic proponent of roman architecture\" (robison, piranesi, 1986, p.11 \n \n provenance: marcel bernard, architect in montpellier \n \n \n paper size: ~ 28\" by 21\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio etching"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"307","title":{"en":"piranesi - roman architecture & antquities. 52"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38283/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":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T14:04:27.150Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":38283,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38284/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38284/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38284/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38284/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38284/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38284/012/012.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n obelisk of on \n view from under the portico of dayr-el-medeeneh, thebes \n map to illustrate the sketches of david roberts, esq: r.a. in egypt & nubia in 1849 \n temple at esneh \n ruins of the memnonium, thebes \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":2500,"lotNumber":"308","title":{"en":"david roberts - 5 lithographs from holy land, syria, idumea, arabia, egypt, & nubia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38284/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":"2026-05-23T16:10:45.334Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":38284,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38285/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38285/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38285/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38285/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38285/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38285/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38285/016/016.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38285/017/017.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38285/018/018.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n la baye glacee et le mont st. elie \n le port dick pres de l'entree de cook \n carte des iles herget \n anse des saumons, dans l'entrée de l'observatoire \n new eddystone dans le canal de behm \n montagne remarquable pres de la riviere de monterey \n la ville de valparaiso sur la cote du chili \n le village d'almandrel dans la baye de valparaiso avec une vue des andes dans le loinsain \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this historic engraving is from george vancouver's \n voyage de découvertes à l'océan pacifique du nord, et autor du monde or \n a voyage of discovery to the north pacific ocean, and round the world. this is from the first french edition published in paris by imprimerie de la republique between 1799 and 1800. the french translation was completed by j. n. demeunier and c. morellet. george vancouver (1757-1798) was a british explorer. he sailed with captain james cook on his second and third voyages. under the direction of george iii of england, vancouver set out in 1792 to survery the spanish settlements and coast-line from la paz in baja to san francisco, california as well as to the coast discovered by captain james cook. his hydographical work made him one of britain's foremost navigators. howes & hill said of the work, \"this voyage became one of the most important ever made in the interests of geographical knowledge.\" (howes v23, hill 1754) \"most of the three years occupied was spent on the california and northwest coasts which where now the accurately charted. of all modern exploring voyages to the pacific those of cook, la perouse, and vancouver were the most important.\" (howes) streeter described the first edition in 1798 saying: \"this narrative is one of the most important accounts of the exploration of the pacific northwest and new zealand, and valuable source information about tahiti and the hawaiian islands in the last decade of the eighteenth century. cowan considered the account to be superior to any of its kind and the chief authority on the areas explored during this period. vancouver (1758-1798) was an extraordinarily capable explorer, having sailed with cook on the second and third voyages (1772-4, 1776-80) and served under rodney and alan gardner. it was gardner who recommended him for a voyage in search for a northwest passage to the great lakes. the present narrative is the complete account of that voyage, accompanied by an atlas of maps and views of the areas explored. vancouver died on may 10, 1798, his brother john completing the task of preparing and editing the narrative. among the important features of the narrative are the engraved views.of the mission of san carlos and the presidio of monterey, probably the first published views of california. it is possible that the artist sailing with la perouse, who visited monterey in 1786, drew a sketch of the mission, but no views of california scenery appear in the la perouse atlas.\" (streeter sale 3497) paper size: ~ 11 7/8\" by 8 7/8\" paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"309","title":{"en":"vancouver - 8 exploration engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38285/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good condition overall. The engravings have a binders or printers crease to the margins. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T14:05:28.633Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":38285,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38286/027/027.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38286/028/028.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38286/029/029.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38286/030/030.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38286/031/031.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38286/032/032.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38286/033/033.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38286/034/034.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38286/035/035.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38286/036/036.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38286/037/037.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38286/038/038.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38286/039/039.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from george vancouver's \n voyage de découvertes à l'océan pacifique du nord, et autor du monde or \n a voyage of discovery to the north pacific ocean, and round the world. this is from the first french edition published in paris by imprimerie de la republique between 1799 and 1800. the french translation was completed by j. n. demeunier and c. morellet. george vancouver (1757-1798) was a british explorer. he sailed with captain james cook on his second and third voyages. under the direction of george iii of england, vancouver set out in 1792 to survery the spanish settlements and coast-line from la paz in baja to san francisco, california as well as to the coast discovered by captain james cook. his hydographical work made him one of britain's foremost navigators. howes & hill said of the work, \"this voyage became one of the most important ever made in the interests of geographical knowledge.\" (howes v23, hill 1754) \"most of the three years occupied was spent on the california and northwest coasts which where now the accurately charted. of all modern exploring voyages to the pacific those of cook, la perouse, and vancouver were the most important.\" (howes) streeter described the first edition in 1798 saying: \"this narrative is one of the most important accounts of the exploration of the pacific northwest and new zealand, and valuable source information about tahiti and the hawaiian islands in the last decade of the eighteenth century. cowan considered the account to be superior to any of its kind and the chief authority on the areas explored during this period. vancouver (1758-1798) was an extraordinarily capable explorer, having sailed with cook on the second and third voyages (1772-4, 1776-80) and served under rodney and alan gardner. it was gardner who recommended him for a voyage in search for a northwest passage to the great lakes. the present narrative is the complete account of that voyage, accompanied by an atlas of maps and views of the areas explored. vancouver died on may 10, 1798, his brother john completing the task of preparing and editing the narrative. among the important features of the narrative are the engraved views.of the mission of san carlos and the presidio of monterey, probably the first published views of california. it is possible that the artist sailing with la perouse, who visited monterey in 1786, drew a sketch of the mission, but no views of california scenery appear in the la perouse atlas.\" (streeter sale 3497) paper size: ~ 25\" by 17 3/4\"; ~ 25 1/4\" by 35 3/4\" (fold out) paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"310","title":{"en":"vancouver - 12 engravings of coastlines of north america"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38286/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 images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":675,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T14:06:03.742Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":38286,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38287/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38287/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","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":"311","title":{"en":"piranesi, folio - interior view of the atrium of the portico of octavia [veduta interna dell'atrio del portico di ottavia]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38287/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":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T14:06:40.411Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":38287,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38288/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38288/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","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":"312","title":{"en":"piranesi, folio - interior view of the tomb of saint costanza, built by constantine the great [veduta interna del sepolcro di s. costanza, fabbricato da costantino magno..]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38288/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":575,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T14:07:48.739Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":38288,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38289/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38289/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","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":4000,"lotNumber":"313","title":{"en":"piranesi, folio - interior view of st. peter's basilica in the vatican [veduta interna della basilica di s. pietro in vaticano]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38289/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":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T14:09:18.795Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":38289,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38290/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38290/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38290/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38290/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38290/010/010.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n western thornbill [acanthiza inornata] \n little brown acanthiza [acanthiza pusilla] \n red rumped acanthiza [aanthiza pyrrhopygia] \n exile warbler [cysticola exilis] \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n 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":2000,"lotNumber":"314","title":{"en":"gould, australia - 4 bird lithographs: thornbill, acanthiza, warbler"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38290/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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The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, occasional creases, or signs of handling. There may some minor offset due to the fold out nature of the plate. Generally considered excellent condition for the age. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. 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The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, occasional creases, or signs of handling. There may some minor offset due to the fold out nature of the plate. Generally considered excellent condition for the age. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. 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There is some discoloration to the edges. There are a few minor worming holes in the lower portion of the print that are only more noticeable when held to light, should frame or mat well. There may be some light chipping or wear at the edges. There is some smudging mostly present to the margins. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. There may be some faint bleed through or offset to the fold out plates. 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There has been some professional paper repair at the fold. There is some discoloration at the edges. There may be some light chipping or wear at the edges. There is some smudging mostly present to the margins. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. There may be some faint bleed through or offset to the fold out plates. 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There may be some faint toned spots, handling, or minor wear / closed tears at the edges from age. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be some faint toned spots, handling, or minor wear / closed tears at the edges from age. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be some faint toned spots, handling, or minor wear / closed tears at the edges from age. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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There may be some very light toning, fox marks, or text offset. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. 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The lower corners have chipped off. There are a few extremely small, scattered fox marks on the paper. There may me be a few faint marks, fox marks, or minor imperfections to be expected with age and mostly marginal with the work. Please review the image and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":750,"soldPrice":1050,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T15:00:09.058Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":38361,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":750,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38362/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38362/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","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 1926 in cambridge, massachusetts. this was part of # 198 of a proposed edition of 500 (though about 272 sets are believed to be completed). \n \n the photogravures depict native americans from the tiwa and keres cultures. curtis's work was a remarkable record of native american life and one of the most ambitious anthropological studies done. w. h. holmes, chief of the bureau of american ethnology in 1910, stated that this \"publication should last for a thousand years.\" \n the north american indian was referred to as \u201cthe most gigantic undertaking since the making of the king james edition of the bible\u201d and containing \u201cthe most exquisite book art of our time.\u201d \n \n edward sheriff curtis (1868-1952) was an american photographer and ultimately historian of the american west. he travelled extensively for three decades living with the native american tribes. he immersed himself in their customs, languages and beliefs. he detailed and photographed the tribes creating a truly comprehensive look into their lives. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 1/2\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: photogravure"},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"386","title":{"en":"edward curtis, folio - a paguate entrance"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38362/view","tags":["usart_photography","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 to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":750,"soldPrice":1950,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T15:04:44.161Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","currency":"USD","id":38366,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38367/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautifully illustrated, original etching by marc chagall was part of nikolai gogol's \n les ames mortes . the work was published in paris by teriade in 1948. this was a limited edition of 368 copies, this being one of 285 on arche woven paper, and numbered 323. the colophon was signed by chagall (photocopy included with purchase). chagall's signature, done to the original plate, is present in the etching. \n \n chagall had created 107 etchings for the work for ambroise vollard, but upon vollard's death in 1939, his work for \n les ames mortes had yet to be published. he eventually was able to buy back his engravings from lucien vollard, ambroise's brother, in 1946. he then commissioned teriade to publish the completed work. \n \n \"the most complete work, [it] appeared quickly in 1948. it was necessary beforehand to restore the proofs, which were dirty.\" (cécile chicha-castex, 'la reprise des editions inachevees d\u2019ambroise vollard'.. petit palais, 2021, pp. 101\u2013105 and cat. 53\u201355) \"here, the drypoint, opposing pure lines and areas of sieving, of zebra stripes, of dense black, restores the complexity of gogol's world, this profusion which is sometimes crossed by a poignant recourse to russian soil.\" (chapon, the painter and the book, pp. 223-224) \n \n marc chagall (1887-1985) was a belarusian-french artist. his given name was moishe segal and was born in belarus which was part of the russian empire. his art was influenced by symbolism, fauvism, cubism, and surrealism. the art critic, robert hughes, described chagall as \"the quintessential jewish artist of the twentieth century. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11\" by 15\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: etching"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"391","title":{"en":"chagall - the \"bribe\" - le \"pot de vin\""},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38367/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. 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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":290,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T15:07:11.557Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":38369,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38370/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38370/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38370/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38370/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","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. 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Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - No text available (issued without as this was a pattern plate used for guidance in coloring the set, very special example, never bound)"},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":240,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T15:33:31.814Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":38401,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38402/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n birds of asia published in london between 1850 and 1883. \n \n henry sotheran & co purchased all of the remaining plates from the gould estate including the 'pattern plate' presented here. this plate was specifically used as the original reference for gould's colorist to produce the rest of the work. it is a unique opportunity to own a an important part of the production process of gould's works. \n birds of asia . \n \n \n \n \n birds of asia featured some of the most vibrant varieties of birds to be found around the world due to the wide reaching natural fauna of the expansive geographical region. the work took thirty-four years to complete and is considered one of gould\u2019s greatest accomplishments. \n \n trogons, kingfishers, sunbirds, woodpeckers, pheasants, and parrots are all featured in the bountiful work. the backgrounds should also be given particular note, as it was clear gould was especially drawn to the natural flora and delineated the bird\u2019s surroundings with great detail. \n \n john gould created nearly 3000 hand-colored plates of animals in his extensive career. gould gained much of his knowledge by observation and experience and contributed greatly to scientific knowledge at the time. gould is believed to have done the original sketches for all of the plates. he utilized many talented artists to help create the finished lithograph including his wife elizabeth coxen gould, edward lear, joseph wolf, william hart, and h. c. richter. even at the time of publication, gould\u2019s plates were very expensive and only sold to a small set of subscribers. due to the limited subscriber list, the plates remain rare and of high value for collectors today. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 3/4\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"426","title":{"en":"gould , asia - great argus [argusianus argus]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38402/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":1300,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T15:34:23.690Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":38402,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38403/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","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":"427","title":{"en":"sharpe & gould - fly-river bird of paradise [paradisornis rudolphi]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38403/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. - No text available"},"directSalePrice":400,"soldPrice":900,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T15:35:01.333Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":38403,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38404/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","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":4000,"lotNumber":"428","title":{"en":"gould - red-breasted toucan"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38404/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":2050,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T15:37:45.380Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":38404,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38405/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38405/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38405/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical mezzotint is from johann weinmann's \n duidelyke vertoning, eeniger duizend in alle vier waerelds deelen wassende bomen, stammen, kruiden, bloemen, vrugten, en uitwassen, [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... . this was the first dutch edition published in amsterdam between 1739 and 1748 by zacharias romberg. \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 provenance: library of dr. michael d. paul of st. john\u2019s, newfoundland \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 1/2\" by 15 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored mezzotint engraving"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"429","title":{"en":"weinmann - pair of eggplant engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38405/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":100,"soldPrice":190,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T15:38:46.474Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":38405,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38406/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38406/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38406/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38406/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38406/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical mezzotint is from johann weinmann's \n duidelyke vertoning, eeniger duizend in alle vier waerelds deelen wassende bomen, stammen, kruiden, bloemen, vrugten, en uitwassen, [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... . this was the first dutch edition published in amsterdam between 1739 and 1748 by zacharias romberg. \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 provenance: library of dr. michael d. paul of st. john\u2019s, newfoundland \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 1/2\" by 15 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored mezzotint engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"430","title":{"en":"weinmann - 4 tomato & pepper engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38406/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":100,"soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T15:40:17.194Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":38406,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38407/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38407/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38407/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38407/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38407/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical mezzotint is from johann weinmann's \n duidelyke vertoning, eeniger duizend in alle vier waerelds deelen wassende bomen, stammen, kruiden, bloemen, vrugten, en uitwassen, [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... . this was the first dutch edition published in amsterdam between 1739 and 1748 by zacharias romberg. \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 provenance: library of dr. michael d. paul of st. john\u2019s, newfoundland \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 1/2\" by 15 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored mezzotint engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"431","title":{"en":"weinmann - 4 grape engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38407/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":100,"soldPrice":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T15:41:39.868Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":38407,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38408/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38408/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38408/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38408/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38408/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical mezzotint is from johann weinmann's \n duidelyke vertoning, eeniger duizend in alle vier waerelds deelen wassende bomen, stammen, kruiden, bloemen, vrugten, en uitwassen, [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... . this was the first dutch edition published in amsterdam between 1739 and 1748 by zacharias romberg. \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 provenance: library of dr. michael d. paul of st. john\u2019s, newfoundland \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 1/2\" by 15 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored mezzotint engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"432","title":{"en":"weinmann - 4 marigold engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38408/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":100,"soldPrice":240,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T15:43:03.293Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":38408,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38409/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rich, folio botanical stipple engraving is from gérard van spaendonck's \n fleurs dessinées d'après nature . the work was published in paris circa 1800. the engravings were mostly completed by p. f. le grand for the work with some done by l. c. ruotte, carrée, j. godefroy, and a. l. x. chaponnier. \n \n this work was exceedingly rare. \"copies are occasionally found either hand-coloured or printed in colour and retouched with watercolour. . . the watercolour serves in fact to cloak the delicacy of the stipple-work. in their black-and-white state, these prints may well claim to be the finest flower-engravings ever made.\" (great flower books, 77) \n \n gerard van spaendonck (1746-1822) was a dutch painter and professor. he was a master to pierre joseph redouté, who further perfected his style of stipple engraving botanicals. \"becoming a master in the art of engraving, gérard van spaendonck added to his compositions very small dots intended to refine the rendering of details and nuance the colors (technique known as \"spit\")... [he was] appointed painter to the cabinet of queen marie-antoinette in 1786, he was also a professor of renowned, who can boast of counting pierre-joseph redouté among his students. (great flower books, 77) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 19 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: stipple engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"433","title":{"en":"spaendonck - common medlar"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38409/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T15:43:35.234Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":38409,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38410/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rich, folio botanical stipple engraving is from gérard van spaendonck's \n fleurs dessinées d'après nature . the work was published in paris circa 1800. the engravings were mostly completed by p. f. le grand for the work with some done by l. c. ruotte, carrée, j. godefroy, and a. l. x. chaponnier. \n \n this work was exceedingly rare. \"copies are occasionally found either hand-coloured or printed in colour and retouched with watercolour. . . the watercolour serves in fact to cloak the delicacy of the stipple-work. in their black-and-white state, these prints may well claim to be the finest flower-engravings ever made.\" (great flower books, 77) \n \n gerard van spaendonck (1746-1822) was a dutch painter and professor. he was a master to pierre joseph redouté, who further perfected his style of stipple engraving botanicals. \"becoming a master in the art of engraving, gérard van spaendonck added to his compositions very small dots intended to refine the rendering of details and nuance the colors (technique known as \"spit\")... [he was] appointed painter to the cabinet of queen marie-antoinette in 1786, he was also a professor of renowned, who can boast of counting pierre-joseph redouté among his students. (great flower books, 77) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 19 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: stipple engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"434","title":{"en":"spaendonck - anemone"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38410/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"soldPrice":260,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T15:44:46.100Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":38410,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":180,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38411/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38411/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","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\"; plate size ~ 8 3/4\u201d by 11\u201d \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored stipple engraving on large folio paper (rare presentation)"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"435","title":{"en":"redoute, choix, rare folio - snapdragon [antirrhinum]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38411/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. 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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. 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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. 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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\"; plate size ~ 8 3/4\u201d by 11\u201d \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored stipple engraving on large folio paper (rare presentation)"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"438","title":{"en":"redoute, choix, rare folio - lady's slipper orchid [sabot des alpes]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38414/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. 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There may be some general, light uneven toning of the paper. There may be some very light toning, marks, smudging, or handling mostly present to margins. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact with any questions."},"directSalePrice":400,"soldPrice":1300,"lastUpdate":"2026-05-23T15:50:50.002Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $5,000","currency":"USD","id":38415,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38416/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/38416/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-05-23","available":false,"description":{"en":"this dramatic large folio botanical engraving is from dr. robert john thornton\u2019s work \n new illustration of the sexual system of carolus von linnaeus...and the temple of flora, or garden of nature . this was the first edition of the work published in london by between 1787 and 1812. each engraving was made using stipple, mezzotint, and aquatint processes and some feature hand-coloring heightened with gum arabic. the engraving will include the text when available to send with the plate. \n \n thornton\u2019s engravings featured an uncommon composition in which the subject was seen oversized in relation to the background giving the plates a theatrical presence. \n temple of flora is often considered the greatest achievement in british botanical art. thornton employed some of the foremost artists to create the plates included peter charles henderson, philip reinagle, abraham pether, and sydenham edwards. richard earlom, james caldwall, thomas sutherland, and joseph constantine stadler were the engravers for \n temple of flora . \n \n thornton's \n the temple of flora is the greatest english colour-plate flower book. \"...[thornton] inherited a competent fortune and trained as a doctor. he appears to have had considerable success in practice and was appointed both physician to the marylebone dispensary and lecturer in medical botany at guy's and st. thomas's hospitals. but quite early in his career he embarked on his...great work. what redouté produced under the patronage of l'héritier, marie antoinette, the empress josephine, charles x, and the duchesse de berry, thornton set out to do alone...numerous important artists were engaged...twenty-eight paintings of flowers commissioned from abraham pether, known as `moonlight pether, ' philip reinagle, ...sydenham edwards, and peter henderson...the result...involved thornton in desperate financial straits...in an attempt to extricate himself he organized the royal botanic lottery, under the patronage of the prince regent...it is easy to raise one's eyebrows at thornton's unworldly and injudicious approach to publishing...but he produced...one of the loveliest books in the world.\" (alan thomas, great books and book collecting, pp.142-144) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 7/8\" by 22 7/8\"; image ~ 14 7/8\" by 18\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: large folio - printed in color using mezzotint, aquatint, engraving, etching, and stipple engraving processes with original hand-finished coloring"},"estimateMax":5000,"lotNumber":"440","title":{"en":"thornton, folio - the sacred egyptian bean (water lily)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/75627/lot/38416/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. There may be some general, light uneven toning of the paper. There may be some very light toning, marks, smudging, or handling mostly present to margins. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. 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