{"lots":[{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39260/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39260/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39260/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39260/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39260/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39260/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39260/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39260/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39260/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39260/010/010.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this exceptional copper engraving is from merian & jonston's \"historia naturalis\". the work was published in amsterdam in 1660 by j. j. schipper. matthias merian completed the copper plate engravings after the original drawings of john jonston. \n \n john jonston studied medicine and natural sciences st. andrews, cambridge, and leiden. he published major natural history studies, including \"thaumatographia naturalis\" in 1632. the work detailed knowledge of astronomy, paleontology, plants, animals and man. he also published \"theatrum universale omnium animalium\" in 1650. the plates for this work were after his own drawings and engraved by matthias merian. the images were of a wide range of animal species. \n \n matthaus merian was a noted engraver and also ran his own publishing house. he learned the art of copperplate engraving originally in zurich, but travelled much of europe improving upon his craft. the merian family is celebrated for the many remarkable additions made to the knowledge of the natural world. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/8\" by 13 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"1601","title":{"en":"merian & jonston - 9 bull, horse, donkey, & zebra engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39260/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This lot features nine animal engravings by Merian & Jonston, depicting a variety of quadrupeds. The subject matter includes a zebra, a zebra-like horse, and a third horse on the left page, while the right page illustrates a bull, a bison, and another bison-like creature. The engravings are detailed scientific or natural history illustrations, likely from an early modern zoological text. They are executed in a precise, line-focused style, typical of 17th-century or 18th-century natural history prints. The text beneath the animals is in Latin, identifying each species.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:58.573Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":39260,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39261/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39261/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39261/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39261/004/004.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this exceptional copper engraving is from merian & jonston's \"historia naturalis\". the work was published in amsterdam in 1660 by j. j. schipper. matthias merian completed the copper plate engravings after the original drawings of john jonston. \n \n john jonston studied medicine and natural sciences st. andrews, cambridge, and leiden. he published major natural history studies, including \"thaumatographia naturalis\" in 1632. the work detailed knowledge of astronomy, paleontology, plants, animals and man. he also published \"theatrum universale omnium animalium\" in 1650. the plates for this work were after his own drawings and engraved by matthias merian. the images were of a wide range of animal species. \n \n matthaus merian was a noted engraver and also ran his own publishing house. he learned the art of copperplate engraving originally in zurich, but travelled much of europe improving upon his craft. the merian family is celebrated for the many remarkable additions made to the knowledge of the natural world. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/8\" by 13 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"1602","title":{"en":"merian & jonston - 3 dog engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39261/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This lot comprises three dog engravings by Merian & Jonston, showcasing different breeds and types of canines. The left page features two distinct dogs: one large, dark-furred dog in a dynamic pose, and two smaller, fluffy dogs seated calmly. The right page displays multiple dogs in two main groups, including sighthound-like dogs and shaggy-furred dogs. These engravings are natural history illustrations, likely from a comprehensive zoological work, characterized by their detailed anatomical depiction and Latin inscriptions. The style suggests an early modern period, focusing on comparative animal morphology.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:58.574Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":39261,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39262/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39262/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39262/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exceptional copper engraving is from merian & jonston's \"historia naturalis\". the work was published in amsterdam in 1660 by j. j. schipper. matthias merian completed the copper plate engravings after the original drawings of john jonston. \n \n john jonston studied medicine and natural sciences st. andrews, cambridge, and leiden. he published major natural history studies, including \"thaumatographia naturalis\" in 1632. the work detailed knowledge of astronomy, paleontology, plants, animals and man. he also published \"theatrum universale omnium animalium\" in 1650. the plates for this work were after his own drawings and engraved by matthias merian. the images were of a wide range of animal species. \n \n matthaus merian was a noted engraver and also ran his own publishing house. he learned the art of copperplate engraving originally in zurich, but travelled much of europe improving upon his craft. the merian family is celebrated for the many remarkable additions made to the knowledge of the natural world. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/8\" by 13 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"1603","title":{"en":"merian & jonston - pair of peacock engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39262/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This lot contains a pair of peacock engravings by Merian & Jonston, illustrating various forms and poses of the bird. Each page presents multiple depictions of peacocks, including males with their elaborate tail feathers fanned out, and females or less adorned individuals. These engravings are natural history illustrations, notable for their detailed rendering of plumage and typical postures. The text beneath the birds is in Latin, likely identifying them. The engravings reflect an early modern approach to zoological study and documentation.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:58.577Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":39262,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39263/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39263/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39263/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39263/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39263/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39263/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39263/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","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":"1604","title":{"en":"hamilton - 4 engravings of a painting from a grecian vase"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39263/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":200,"aiDescription":"This lot features four engravings by Hamilton, reproducing paintings from a Grecian vase. The engravings depict classical mythological or genre scenes with figures in ancient Greek attire. The top image shows a male figure interacting with a dog, while the bottom image presents two male figures, one with a shield and spear, and a horse. These works are characterized by their strong outlines and limited color palette, mimicking the style of red-figure or black-figure Greek pottery. The subject matter and aesthetic place them firmly within classical antiquity's artistic influence.","soldPrice":1700,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:58.579Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39263,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39264/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39264/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39264/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39264/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39264/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n family crest or shield of william fitz-roy, duke of cleveland and southampton \n family crest or shield of george augustus frederick, the future king george iv \n family crest or shield of charles lenox, duke of richmond, lenox & aubigny \n family crest or shield of augustus henry fitz-roy, duke of grafton \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this folio, heraldry engraving is from joseph edmondson's work after sir william segar in \n baronagium genealogicum; or the pedigrees of the english peers, deduced from the earliest times . the work was published in london in 1764. \n \n edmondson was originally employed to paint coats of arms on carriages in london which led him to study heraldry and genealogy. he eventually began publishing his work and completed \n baronagium genealogicum . the crests were originally compiled by segar (1554-1633) and were continued to the present by edmondson. the work attracted the attention of nobility who hired edmondson to complete their family pedigrees. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13 3/4\" by 20 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1605","title":{"en":"edmondson - 4 engravings of family crests or shields"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39264/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":200,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of four engravings by Edmondson, depicting elaborate family crests or shields. Each engraving showcases a highly detailed coat of arms, complete with heraldic beasts like lions and unicorns, crowns, helmets, and decorative flourishes. The crests are vibrantly hand-colored in shades of red, blue, gold, and green. Beneath each crest, elegant script identifies the noble personage associated with the armorial bearings. These works are examples of finely crafted heraldic art, likely dating from the 18th or 19th century.","soldPrice":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:58.580Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39264,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39265/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39265/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary large folio etching is from giovanni battista piranesi's \"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":"1606","title":{"en":"piranesi, folio - another view of the remains of the pronaos of the temple of concord [altra veduta degli avanzi del proneao del tempio della concordia]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39265/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,"aiDescription":"This folio engraving by Piranesi, titled 'Another view of the remains of the pronaos of the Temple of Concord,' captures the grandeur and decay of ancient Roman architecture. The scene is dominated by the imposing ruins of a temple, featuring tall, fluted columns and a crumbling entablature, partially overgrown with vegetation. In the background, other Roman structures, including an arch and a domed building, are visible. The foreground shows figures engaged in various activities, adding a sense of scale and life to the architectural study. The intricate detail and dramatic chiaroscuro are characteristic of Piranesi's work, likely from the 18th century.","soldPrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:58.582Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":39265,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39266/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39266/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary large folio etching is from giovanni battista piranesi's \"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":"1607","title":{"en":"piranesi, folio - cross-section of the interior of st. paul\u2019s basilica outside the walls [spaccato interno della basilica di s. paolo fuori delle mura]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39266/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,"aiDescription":"This folio engraving by Piranesi is a 'Cross-section of the interior of St. Paul\u2019s Basilica outside the Walls,' offering a monumental architectural view. The image presents a vast interior space with multiple aisles separated by rows of classical columns, extending into the distance towards an altar area. The walls above the arches are richly decorated with frescoes or mosaics, depicting religious scenes. Numerous small figures populate the floor, emphasizing the immense scale of the basilica. The precise draftsmanship and grand perspective are hallmarks of Piranesi's 18th-century architectural etchings.","soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:58.583Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":39266,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39267/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39267/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39267/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39267/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39267/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39267/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39267/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39267/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n white-winged sittella [sittela leucoptera] \n white-headed sittella [sittela leucocephala] \n blue shining flycatcher [piezorhynchus nitidus] \n grey whistler or brown whistler [pachycephala simplex] \n fasciated honey-eater [glyciphila fasciata] \n brown honey eater [glyciphila ocularis] \n white-bellied graucalus [graucalus hypoleucus] \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, pattern plate use in production of work"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"1608","title":{"en":"gould, australia - 7 bird lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39267/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. On some plates a previous owner has pencilled notations at the edges or below the nomenclature. There sometimes are 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,"aiDescription":"This lot includes seven bird lithographs by Gould, focusing on Australian avian species. Each lithograph features detailed illustrations of birds, often perched on branches with foliage. The left page shows three birds, two dark and one brown, on a single branch. The right page displays two grey shrike-like birds on a branch with leaves. These natural history illustrations are characterized by their scientific accuracy and delicate hand-coloring, typical of mid-19th century ornithological works. The text at the bottom provides scientific names and other details.","soldPrice":260,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:58.584Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":39267,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39268/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this hand-colored folio lithograph is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n birds of australia . the work was published in london by richard and john e. taylor for the author between 1840 and 1869. over 300 new species of australian birds were identified through the production of this work, and it remains one of the most comprehensive works on australian ornithology. it is believed only 250 sets were printed of this work. \n \n the plate available here is a pattern plate issued without text. the lithograph was used as an example in the process of publishing for how to color the rest of the plates. it is a unique opportunity to own a part of gould's publishing process. \n \n john gould's first work in connection with australian birds was \n a synopsis of the birds of australia and the adjacent islands . this work likely served as a teaser to drive up subscriptions for the work presented here, \n birds of australia . both works were considered the height of elizabeth gould's artistry as she had begun working with edward lear who truly helped enhance her remarkable skill. the production of this work lead to gould being considered the 'father of australian ornithology.' \n \n originally the goulds relied on elizabeth's brothers to send back specimens, but john gould realized to properly complete the work he would need to observe the birds in person. the couple moved to australia in may of 1838. john explored tasmania, new south wales, and australia's interior. elizabeth stayed on the coast and produced over 600 drawings. john wrote to prince charles lucien bonaparte, \u201cthe interval spent from my native shores were some of the happiest days of my life ... the results of my journey cannot, i think, but be attended with great advantage to science.\u201d sauer noted that \u201cgreat as is the excellence of mr. gould's former publications, there can be no doubt that the present work exceeds them all.\u201d (sauer) \n \n john gould created nearly 3000 hand-colored plates of animals in his extensive career. gould gained much of his knowledge by observation and experience and contributed greatly to scientific knowledge at the time. gould is believed to have done the original sketches for all of the plates. he utilized many talented artists to help create the finished lithograph including his wife elizabeth coxen gould, edward lear, joseph wolf, william hart, and h. c. richter. even at the time of publication, gould\u2019s plates were very expensive and only sold to a small set of subscribers. due to the limited subscriber list, the plates remain rare and of high value for collectors today. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 15\" by 21 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph, pattern plate use in production of work"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"1609","title":{"en":"gould, australia - papuan frogmouth [podargus cuvieri]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39268/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. On some plates a previous owner has pencilled notations at the edges or below the nomenclature. There sometimes are 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,"aiDescription":"This lot features a single lithograph by Gould, depicting a Papuan Frogmouth (Podargus Cuvieri). The illustration shows two frogmouths perched closely on a branch with green leaves, their mottled brown and grey plumage providing excellent camouflage. The birds are rendered with detailed feathers and prominent eyes, characteristic of Gould's ornithological works. This natural history illustration is likely hand-colored and reflects the scientific precision and artistic quality of mid-19th century bird studies. The title 'Papuan Frogmouth' and scientific name are visible at the bottom.","soldPrice":230,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:58.586Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":39268,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39269/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39269/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39269/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n red-tailed tropicbird [phaeton phoenicurus] \n small frigate bird [atagen ariel] \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, pattern plate use in production of work"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1610","title":{"en":"gould, australia - pair of bird lithographs: tropicbird & frigate bird"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39269/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. On some plates a previous owner has pencilled notations at the edges or below the nomenclature. There sometimes are 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,"aiDescription":"This lot presents a pair of bird lithographs by Gould, featuring a Tropicbird and a Frigatebird. The top lithograph illustrates a white tropicbird with long red tail feathers, perched on rocks near the sea, alongside another smaller bird in flight. The bottom lithograph shows a dark-plumed frigatebird with a red throat pouch, also on rocks overlooking the ocean. These are highly detailed, hand-colored natural history illustrations, emblematic of Gould's significant contributions to ornithological art in the mid-19th century, accurately depicting these marine birds in their natural environment.","soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:58.587Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39269,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39270/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this hand-colored folio lithograph is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n birds of australia . the work was published in london by richard and john e. taylor for the author between 1840 and 1869. over 300 new species of australian birds were identified through the production of this work, and it remains one of the most comprehensive works on australian ornithology. it is believed only 250 sets were printed of this work. \n \n the plate available here is a pattern plate issued without text. the lithograph was used as an example in the process of publishing for how to color the rest of the plates. it is a unique opportunity to own a part of gould's publishing process. \n \n john gould's first work in connection with australian birds was \n a synopsis of the birds of australia and the adjacent islands . this work likely served as a teaser to drive up subscriptions for the work presented here, \n birds of australia . both works were considered the height of elizabeth gould's artistry as she had begun working with edward lear who truly helped enhance her remarkable skill. the production of this work lead to gould being considered the 'father of australian ornithology.' \n \n originally the goulds relied on elizabeth's brothers to send back specimens, but john gould realized to properly complete the work he would need to observe the birds in person. the couple moved to australia in may of 1838. john explored tasmania, new south wales, and australia's interior. elizabeth stayed on the coast and produced over 600 drawings. john wrote to prince charles lucien bonaparte, \u201cthe interval spent from my native shores were some of the happiest days of my life ... the results of my journey cannot, i think, but be attended with great advantage to science.\u201d sauer noted that \u201cgreat as is the excellence of mr. gould's former publications, there can be no doubt that the present work exceeds them all.\u201d (sauer) \n \n john gould created nearly 3000 hand-colored plates of animals in his extensive career. gould gained much of his knowledge by observation and experience and contributed greatly to scientific knowledge at the time. gould is believed to have done the original sketches for all of the plates. he utilized many talented artists to help create the finished lithograph including his wife elizabeth coxen gould, edward lear, joseph wolf, william hart, and h. c. richter. even at the time of publication, gould\u2019s plates were very expensive and only sold to a small set of subscribers. due to the limited subscriber list, the plates remain rare and of high value for collectors today. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 15\" by 21 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph, pattern plate use in production of work"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"1611","title":{"en":"gould, australia - new holland darter (australasian darter) [plotus novae-hollandiae]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39270/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There are a couple very small chips at the lower left edge. On some plates a previous owner has pencilled notations at the edges or below the nomenclature. There sometimes are 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,"aiDescription":"This is an antique ornithological print, a hand-colored engraving by John Gould, depicting the New Holland Darter (Australasian Darter) or Plotus Novae-Hollandiae. The print showcases two darters in a naturalistic setting with a rocky shoreline and calm water. The birds feature dark bodies with striking white and black patterned wings, long slender necks, and sharp yellow beaks with yellow around the eyes, characteristic of Gould's detailed bird illustrations. This piece is part of a larger body of work on Australian fauna, likely dating from the mid-19th century.","soldPrice":240,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:00.691Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":39270,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39271/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this hand-colored folio lithograph is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \n birds of australia . the work was published in london by richard and john e. taylor for the author between 1840 and 1869. over 300 new species of australian birds were identified through the production of this work, and it remains one of the most comprehensive works on australian ornithology. it is believed only 250 sets were printed of this work. \n \n the plate available here is a pattern plate issued without text. the lithograph was used as an example in the process of publishing for how to color the rest of the plates. it is a unique opportunity to own a part of gould's publishing process. \n \n john gould's first work in connection with australian birds was \n a synopsis of the birds of australia and the adjacent islands . this work likely served as a teaser to drive up subscriptions for the work presented here, \n birds of australia . both works were considered the height of elizabeth gould's artistry as she had begun working with edward lear who truly helped enhance her remarkable skill. the production of this work lead to gould being considered the 'father of australian ornithology.' \n \n originally the goulds relied on elizabeth's brothers to send back specimens, but john gould realized to properly complete the work he would need to observe the birds in person. the couple moved to australia in may of 1838. john explored tasmania, new south wales, and australia's interior. elizabeth stayed on the coast and produced over 600 drawings. john wrote to prince charles lucien bonaparte, \u201cthe interval spent from my native shores were some of the happiest days of my life ... the results of my journey cannot, i think, but be attended with great advantage to science.\u201d sauer noted that \u201cgreat as is the excellence of mr. gould's former publications, there can be no doubt that the present work exceeds them all.\u201d (sauer) \n \n john gould created nearly 3000 hand-colored plates of animals in his extensive career. gould gained much of his knowledge by observation and experience and contributed greatly to scientific knowledge at the time. gould is believed to have done the original sketches for all of the plates. he utilized many talented artists to help create the finished lithograph including his wife elizabeth coxen gould, edward lear, joseph wolf, william hart, and h. c. richter. even at the time of publication, gould\u2019s plates were very expensive and only sold to a small set of subscribers. due to the limited subscriber list, the plates remain rare and of high value for collectors today. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 15\" by 21 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph, pattern plate use in production of work"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"1612","title":{"en":"gould, australia - white tern [gygis candida]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39271/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. On some plates a previous owner has pencilled notations at the edges or below the nomenclature. There sometimes are 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,"aiDescription":"This item is an antique ornithological print, a hand-colored engraving by John Gould, featuring the White Tern (Gygis Candida). The print illustrates two pristine white terns perched on a branch with green leaves, against a backdrop of a calm ocean and distant shore. The birds are depicted with delicate white plumage, dark eyes, and slender blue-black beaks. This piece is a fine example of natural history illustration, characteristic of Gould's work on Australian birds and likely produced in the mid-19th century.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:00.694Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":39271,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39272/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39272/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39272/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39272/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39272/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39272/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39272/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39272/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"these two volumes are volumes 10 and 11 of a set of german translations of travel accounts entitled \n magazin von merkmurdigen neuen reischbeschreibungen . they were published in 1793 and 1794, respectively, in berlin, by bossischen buchhandlung. the series was begun by georg forster. \n \n the volumes were bound in contemporary calf. the 10th volume is william bartram\u2019s travel account of north carolina, south carolina, georgia, & east and west florida. it features 8 engravings. the 11th volume is a compilation of travel accounts which all took place in modern day oceania. there are 4 engravings including two that feature australia or new holland. william bligh is included in the work who served on captain cook's third voyage as the master of hms resolution. \n \n william bartram (1739-1823) was an early american naturalist and ornithologist. he was born and died in pennsylvania and has been described as \u201cthe first naturalist who penetrated the dense tropical forests of florida\u201d (speier, 1848). many of the birds depicted in john james audubon\u2019s, \n the birds of america are named after him. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 5 1/2\u201d by 8 3/8\u201d \n \n \n paper type or special features: 2 volumes with 12 engravings"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"1613","title":{"en":"forster's magazin - 2 volumes with 12 engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39272/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in 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":500,"aiDescription":"This lot comprises two bound volumes of 'Forster's Magazin', featuring 12 engravings. The bindings are half-leather with decorative gold tooling on the spines and contrasting green and orange labels with volume numbers '10' and '11'. Inside, the engravings include a detailed botanical illustration of a plant with a bulb and root system, and a map of 'Neu Holland' (Australia) and surrounding islands, indicating sea routes and various geographical features. The work is a historical natural science and travelogue publication, likely from the late 18th or early 19th century, reflecting European exploration and scientific interest in the Pacific.","soldPrice":1150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:00.696Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":39272,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":75,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39273/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39273/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39273/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39273/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39273/005/005.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n the inside of a hippah, in new zealand (zeeland) \n a view of anamooka (australia) \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this fascinating folio engraving is from captain james cook & james king's \n a voyage to the pacific ocean, for making discoveries in the northern hemisphere. to determine the position and extent of the west side of north america; its distance from asia; and the practicality of a northern passage to europe. performed under the direction of captains cook, clerke, and gore, in his majesty's ships the resolution and discovery; in the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780 . the work was published in london by h. hughs for g. nicol and t. cadell in 1785. it is the official account of cook's 3rd and last voyage, during which he explored hawaii and the west coast of america, canada, and alaska. \n \n james cook was already a celebrated captain by 1776, having completed two scientific expeditions for the admirality and royal society. he embarked on this third voyage on the hms resolution and hms discovery in hopes to find the northwest passage. the passage was blocked by ice, but it resulted in cook's discovery of the hawaiian islands, the charting of alaska's coastling, and the exploration of the north specific up to 70° n. the expedition returned south to hawaii where captain cook met his untimely demise over a fight over the theft of a cutter in kealakekua bay. his second lietenant, james king, made a second attempt at the northwest passage before returning to england via china and the thames. king completed the third volume from which these engravings are offered. \n \n \"the famous accounts of captain cook's three voyages form the basis for any collection of pacific books. in three great voyages cook did more to clarify the geographical knowledge of the southern hemisphere than all his predecessors had done together. he was really the first scientific navigator and his voyages made great contributions to many fields of knowledge\" (hill). \n \n \"cook's third voyage was organized to seek the northwest passage and to return [the islander] omai to tahiti. officers of the crew included william bligh, james burney, james colnett, and george vancouver. john webber was appointed artist to the expedition. after calling at kerguelen island, tasmania, new zealand, and the cook, tonga, and society islands, the expedition sailed north and discovered christmas island and the hawaiian islands, which cook named the sandwich islands. cook charted the american west coast from northern california through the bering strait as far north as latitude 70 degrees 44 minutes before he was stopped by pack ice. he returned to hawaii for the winter and was killed in an unhappy skirmish with the natives over a boat. charles clarke took command and after he died six months later, the ships returned to england under john gore. despite hostilities with the united states and france, the scientific nature of this expedition caused the various governments to exempt these vessels from capture. the voyage resulted in what cook judged his most valuable discovery - the hawaiian islands\" (hill). \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22\" by 15 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"1614","title":{"en":"captain cook, folio - pair of engravings of australia & new zealand"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39273/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 light fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of a pair of folio-sized engravings from Captain Cook's voyages, depicting scenes from Australia and New Zealand. The first engraving shows an active coastal scene with indigenous people, canoes in the water, palm trees, and dwellings, suggesting a tropical or subtropical environment. The second engraving presents a more dramatic landscape with a prominent mountain or volcano, a village with various structures, and figures in the foreground, indicating a different topographical region. These monochrome prints are characteristic of late 18th-century European expeditionary art, providing visual records of newly encountered lands and cultures.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:00.698Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":39273,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39274/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39274/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fascinating folio engraving is from captain james cook & james king's \n a voyage to the pacific ocean, for making discoveries in the northern hemisphere. to determine the position and extent of the west side of north america; its distance from asia; and the practicality of a northern passage to europe. performed under the direction of captains cook, clerke, and gore, in his majesty's ships the resolution and discovery; in the years 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779, and 1780 . the work was published in london by h. hughs for g. nicol and t. cadell in 1785. it is the official account of cook's 3rd and last voyage, during which he explored hawaii and the west coast of america, canada, and alaska. \n \n james cook was already a celebrated captain by 1776, having completed two scientific expeditions for the admirality and royal society. he embarked on this third voyage on the hms resolution and hms discovery in hopes to find the northwest passage. the passage was blocked by ice, but it resulted in cook's discovery of the hawaiian islands, the charting of alaska's coastling, and the exploration of the north specific up to 70° n. the expedition returned south to hawaii where captain cook met his untimely demise over a fight over the theft of a cutter in kealakekua bay. his second lietenant, james king, made a second attempt at the northwest passage before returning to england via china and the thames. king completed the third volume from which these engravings are offered. \n \n \"the famous accounts of captain cook's three voyages form the basis for any collection of pacific books. in three great voyages cook did more to clarify the geographical knowledge of the southern hemisphere than all his predecessors had done together. he was really the first scientific navigator and his voyages made great contributions to many fields of knowledge\" (hill). \n \n \"cook's third voyage was organized to seek the northwest passage and to return [the islander] omai to tahiti. officers of the crew included william bligh, james burney, james colnett, and george vancouver. john webber was appointed artist to the expedition. after calling at kerguelen island, tasmania, new zealand, and the cook, tonga, and society islands, the expedition sailed north and discovered christmas island and the hawaiian islands, which cook named the sandwich islands. cook charted the american west coast from northern california through the bering strait as far north as latitude 70 degrees 44 minutes before he was stopped by pack ice. he returned to hawaii for the winter and was killed in an unhappy skirmish with the natives over a boat. charles clarke took command and after he died six months later, the ships returned to england under john gore. despite hostilities with the united states and france, the scientific nature of this expedition caused the various governments to exempt these vessels from capture. the voyage resulted in what cook judged his most valuable discovery - the hawaiian islands\" (hill). \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22\" by 15 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1615","title":{"en":"captain cook, folio - a man of the sandwich islands, dancing (hawaii)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39274/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 light fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"aiDescription":"This is a folio-sized engraving from Captain Cook's voyages, depicting 'A Man of the Sandwich Islands, Dancing' (Hawaii). The subject is a male figure, muscular and largely unclad, performing a dance. He is adorned with a woven collar, leg coverings, and holds a circular, fringed object in his right hand. The background features a simple hut, palm trees, and other tropical foliage, against a backdrop of rolling hills. This detailed monochrome print is an anthropological record from the late 18th century, showcasing the attire and cultural practices observed during Cook's expeditions to the Pacific.","soldPrice":260,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:00.700Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":39274,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39275/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39275/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from william ellis's \"narrative of a tour through hawaii, or owhyhee; with observations on the natural history of the sandwich islands, and remarks on the manners, customs, traditions, history, and language of their inhabitants\". this is from the third, expanded edition published in london by h. fisher in 1827. \n \n \"the narrative of english missionary william ellis is particularly important, as it was the first book written about the hawaiian islands and the first serious notice of the islands since captain cook's discovery of them forty-eight years earlier. it may be called the first scientific book on hawaii: although its main purpose was to report on mission progress, and ellis was primarily interested in local manners and traditions, he was sufficiently expansive to include observations on such natural and cultural history topics as volcanoes, antiquities, and the anthropology of the islands.\" (hill 191) \n \n william ellis (1794-1872) was a british missionary and writer. he set up the first printing press in the south seas. he also printed the first hawaiian book in 1823, a hymnal. \"[ narrative of a tour through hawaii, or owhyhee] was the first book written about the hawaiian islands and the first serious notice of the islands since captain cook's discovery of them forty-eight years earlier. it may be called the first scientific book on hawaii (...).\" (hill 545) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/8\" by 5 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"1616","title":{"en":"ellis, hawaii - waterfall in byron bay"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39275/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"aiDescription":"This is a colored print by Ellis, depicting a 'Waterfall in Byron Bay,' Hawaii. The artwork presents a vibrant landscape featuring a cascading waterfall flowing into a body of water, surrounded by rocky terrain and a distant green hill. Several figures are scattered throughout the scene, some observing from cliff edges, adding a human element to the natural vista. The print uses a palette of blues, greens, and browns, typical of 19th-century travel illustrations. It offers a picturesque view of a Hawaiian natural landmark, likely from a period of early European exploration or settlement.","soldPrice":850,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:00.701Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":39275,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39276/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39276/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from william ellis's \"narrative of a tour through hawaii, or owhyhee; with observations on the natural history of the sandwich islands, and remarks on the manners, customs, traditions, history, and language of their inhabitants\". this is from the third, expanded edition published in london by h. fisher in 1827. \n \n \"the narrative of english missionary william ellis is particularly important, as it was the first book written about the hawaiian islands and the first serious notice of the islands since captain cook's discovery of them forty-eight years earlier. it may be called the first scientific book on hawaii: although its main purpose was to report on mission progress, and ellis was primarily interested in local manners and traditions, he was sufficiently expansive to include observations on such natural and cultural history topics as volcanoes, antiquities, and the anthropology of the islands.\" (hill 191) \n \n william ellis (1794-1872) was a british missionary and writer. he set up the first printing press in the south seas. he also printed the first hawaiian book in 1823, a hymnal. \"[ narrative of a tour through hawaii, or owhyhee] was the first book written about the hawaiian islands and the first serious notice of the islands since captain cook's discovery of them forty-eight years earlier. it may be called the first scientific book on hawaii (...).\" (hill 545) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/8\" by 5 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"1617","title":{"en":"ellis, hawaii - lord byron's house at byron bay"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39276/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"aiDescription":"This is a colored print by Ellis, titled 'Lord Byron's House at Byron Bay,' Hawaii. The scene depicts a serene waterside village with several thatched huts nestled among palm trees, against a backdrop of lush, rolling hills. Figures are seen in canoes on the water and along the shore, suggesting daily life in a tropical setting. The print utilizes soft hues characteristic of early 19th-century landscape art, providing a historical glimpse into Hawaiian residential and natural scenery. The title implies a connection to European figures or early colonial presence in the region.","soldPrice":850,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:00.703Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":39276,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39277/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39277/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from william ellis's \"narrative of a tour through hawaii, or owhyhee; with observations on the natural history of the sandwich islands, and remarks on the manners, customs, traditions, history, and language of their inhabitants\". this is from the third, expanded edition published in london by h. fisher in 1827. \n \n \"the narrative of english missionary william ellis is particularly important, as it was the first book written about the hawaiian islands and the first serious notice of the islands since captain cook's discovery of them forty-eight years earlier. it may be called the first scientific book on hawaii: although its main purpose was to report on mission progress, and ellis was primarily interested in local manners and traditions, he was sufficiently expansive to include observations on such natural and cultural history topics as volcanoes, antiquities, and the anthropology of the islands.\" (hill 191) \n \n william ellis (1794-1872) was a british missionary and writer. he set up the first printing press in the south seas. he also printed the first hawaiian book in 1823, a hymnal. \"[ narrative of a tour through hawaii, or owhyhee] was the first book written about the hawaiian islands and the first serious notice of the islands since captain cook's discovery of them forty-eight years earlier. it may be called the first scientific book on hawaii (...).\" (hill 545) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/8\" by 5 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"1618","title":{"en":"ellis, hawaii - morai near karakakooa"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39277/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"aiDescription":"This is a colored print by Ellis, titled 'Morai near Karakakooa,' Hawaii. The artwork captures a coastal scene featuring a traditional Hawaiian temple or 'morai,' characterized by a large thatched structure surrounded by a fence adorned with carved wooden figures. Palm trees and other tropical plants frame the scene, with a body of water and distant ships visible in the background, suggesting maritime activity. The print employs a soft color palette typical of 19th-century travel illustrations. It provides a historical and cultural depiction of a significant Hawaiian site.","soldPrice":1550,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:00.704Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":39277,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39278/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39278/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from william ellis's \"narrative of a tour through hawaii, or owhyhee; with observations on the natural history of the sandwich islands, and remarks on the manners, customs, traditions, history, and language of their inhabitants\". this is from the third, expanded edition published in london by h. fisher in 1827. \n \n \"the narrative of english missionary william ellis is particularly important, as it was the first book written about the hawaiian islands and the first serious notice of the islands since captain cook's discovery of them forty-eight years earlier. it may be called the first scientific book on hawaii: although its main purpose was to report on mission progress, and ellis was primarily interested in local manners and traditions, he was sufficiently expansive to include observations on such natural and cultural history topics as volcanoes, antiquities, and the anthropology of the islands.\" (hill 191) \n \n william ellis (1794-1872) was a british missionary and writer. he set up the first printing press in the south seas. he also printed the first hawaiian book in 1823, a hymnal. \"[ narrative of a tour through hawaii, or owhyhee] was the first book written about the hawaiian islands and the first serious notice of the islands since captain cook's discovery of them forty-eight years earlier. it may be called the first scientific book on hawaii (...).\" (hill 545) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/8\" by 5 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"1619","title":{"en":"ellis, hawaii - view near honoruru, oahu (honolulu)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39278/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"aiDescription":"This is a colored print by Ellis, titled 'View near Honoruru, Oahu' (Honolulu), Hawaii. The artwork portrays a verdant Hawaiian landscape, featuring a cluster of huts and lush vegetation, including numerous palm trees, situated on an island within a calm body of water. Distant mountains rise prominently in the background, with canoes navigated by figures visible on the water. The print's soft coloration is typical of 19th-century travel and landscape illustrations, offering an early picturesque view of the area that would become Honolulu.","soldPrice":850,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:00.706Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":39278,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39279/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39279/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from william ellis's \"narrative of a tour through hawaii, or owhyhee; with observations on the natural history of the sandwich islands, and remarks on the manners, customs, traditions, history, and language of their inhabitants\". this is from the third, expanded edition published in london by h. fisher in 1827. \n \n \"the narrative of english missionary william ellis is particularly important, as it was the first book written about the hawaiian islands and the first serious notice of the islands since captain cook's discovery of them forty-eight years earlier. it may be called the first scientific book on hawaii: although its main purpose was to report on mission progress, and ellis was primarily interested in local manners and traditions, he was sufficiently expansive to include observations on such natural and cultural history topics as volcanoes, antiquities, and the anthropology of the islands.\" (hill 191) \n \n william ellis (1794-1872) was a british missionary and writer. he set up the first printing press in the south seas. he also printed the first hawaiian book in 1823, a hymnal. \"[ narrative of a tour through hawaii, or owhyhee] was the first book written about the hawaiian islands and the first serious notice of the islands since captain cook's discovery of them forty-eight years earlier. it may be called the first scientific book on hawaii (...).\" (hill 545) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/8\" by 5 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"1620","title":{"en":"ellis, hawaii - missionary houses in byron bay"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39279/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"aiDescription":"This is a colored print by Ellis, titled 'Missionary Houses in Byron Bay,' Hawaii. The artwork depicts a verdant landscape with a river or bay in the middle ground, framed by a variety of trees, including prominent foreground foliage and palm trees. In the distance, several structures identified as 'missionary houses' are visible, along with figures in canoes on the water. The print utilizes a soft, natural color palette, characteristic of 19th-century landscape and travel illustrations. It offers a historical glimpse into the early missionary presence and architectural styles in Hawaii.","soldPrice":850,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:00.707Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":39279,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39280/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this hand-colored lithograph is from lionel walter rothschild's \"the avifauna of laysan and the neighbouring islands: with a complete history to date of the birds of the hawaiian possessions\". the work was published in london by taylor & francis for r.h. porter between 1893 and 1900. all of the plates were by and after the work of j. g. keulemans & f. w. frohawk. \n \n the work was a landmarks study on the birds of the hawaiian islands (sandwich islands) with only 250 copies published. it was one of the first illustrated accounts of hawaiian birds, which featured some now extinct birds. the work was based on the collecting of henry palmer. palmer procured all the known land-birds and most of the sea-birds on laysan including fifteen species new to the scientific world. \n \n provenance: ex-libris of clifton s. weaver (1917-1992), hawaiian amateur malacologist, with his name having been gilt-stamped on a leaf inserted to the work. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 3/4\" by 14 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1621","title":{"en":"rothschild & keulemans, hawaii - eggs of hawaiian birds & nest"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39280/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some very light scattered fox marks nearer to the edges. There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - No text available"},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is a natural history print by Rothschild & Keulemans, featuring a scientific illustration of various eggs of Hawaiian birds and a bird's nest. The subject matter focuses on oology, depicting the diversity of avian reproductive forms from Hawaii, specifically Laysan. The print is a historical piece of ornithological documentation, presenting multiple eggs with speckled, solid, and varied patterns, alongside a finely detailed nest. The text includes specific bird names, indicating its scientific context.","soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:01.584Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":39280,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39281/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this hand-colored lithograph is from lionel walter rothschild's \"the avifauna of laysan and the neighbouring islands: with a complete history to date of the birds of the hawaiian possessions\". the work was published in london by taylor & francis for r.h. porter between 1893 and 1900. all of the plates were by and after the work of j. g. keulemans & f. w. frohawk. \n \n the work was a landmarks study on the birds of the hawaiian islands (sandwich islands) with only 250 copies published. it was one of the first illustrated accounts of hawaiian birds, which featured some now extinct birds. the work was based on the collecting of henry palmer. palmer procured all the known land-birds and most of the sea-birds on laysan including fifteen species new to the scientific world. \n \n provenance: ex-libris of clifton s. weaver (1917-1992), hawaiian amateur malacologist, with his name having been gilt-stamped on a leaf inserted to the work. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 3/4\" by 14 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1622","title":{"en":"rothschild & keulemans, hawaii - laysan duck [anas laysanensis]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39281/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some very light scattered fox marks nearer to the edges. There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is a natural history print by Rothschild & Keulemans, depicting a Laysan Duck (Anas Laysanensis). The subject is an ornithological illustration showing a pair of ducks, one standing on a rock and the other partially submerged in water, against a subtle background. This print serves as a historical document of Hawaiian avifauna. The ducks are rendered with detailed brown plumage, notable for blue speculum feathers on their wings, and yellow webbed feet visible on the standing duck.","soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:01.586Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":39281,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39282/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39282/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39282/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n maui nukupu'u or honeycreeper (extinct) [heterorhynchus affinis] \n maui Ê»alauahio or honeycreeper [oreomyza newtoni] \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this hand-colored lithograph is from lionel walter rothschild's \"the avifauna of laysan and the neighbouring islands: with a complete history to date of the birds of the hawaiian possessions\". the work was published in london by taylor & francis for r.h. porter between 1893 and 1900. all of the plates were by and after the work of j. g. keulemans & f. w. frohawk. \n \n the work was a landmarks study on the birds of the hawaiian islands (sandwich islands) with only 250 copies published. it was one of the first illustrated accounts of hawaiian birds, which featured some now extinct birds. the work was based on the collecting of henry palmer. palmer procured all the known land-birds and most of the sea-birds on laysan including fifteen species new to the scientific world. \n \n provenance: ex-libris of clifton s. weaver (1917-1992), hawaiian amateur malacologist, with his name having been gilt-stamped on a leaf inserted to the work. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 3/4\" by 14 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1623","title":{"en":"rothschild & keulemans, hawaii - pair of maui honeycreepers"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39282/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some very light scattered fox marks nearer to the edges. There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This lot features two natural history prints by Rothschild & Keulemans, both depicting Hawaiian honeycreepers from Maui. The subject matter is ornithological, showcasing multiple yellow-green birds perched on branches against light backgrounds. Each print illustrates different species or variations of honeycreepers, characterized by their slender, curved beaks and vibrant plumage, typical of historical scientific bird illustrations. 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The paper has been archivally reinforced with period paper. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This lot comprises a pair of historical constellation or star charts by Bayer. The charts depict the astrological figures of Aquarius, shown as a man pouring water from a vessel, and Hercules, illustrated as a man holding a club and a bouquet, set against a deep blue background speckled with stars. Gold highlights accentuate the star positions and lines connecting them to form the constellations. These celestial maps are notable for their illustrative figures and the grid lines indicating celestial coordinates.","soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:01.590Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":39284,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39285/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39285/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39285/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39285/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39285/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n gas and dust nebula in the constellation unicorn ngc 2237-8-9] \n [gas and dust nebula ngc 6523 (lagoon) in the constellation sagittarius] \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this scarce original photograph is from an album entitled \n atlas gazovo-pylevykh tumannostei [atlas of gaseous dust nebulae] . the collection was created by vasiliy grigorevich fessenkov & dmitry alexandrovich rozhkovsky. it was published in 1953 in almaty, astrophysical institute, academic of sciences of the kazakh, ssr (kazakhstan, ussr). \n \n this is a truly impressive mounted photograph from 1953 with accompanying text page. the text and photos were compiled by vasiliy grigorevich fessenkov & dmitry alexandrovich rozhkovsky. the pair pioneered the studying of gaseous nebulae. \n \n fessenkov & rozhkovsky were leading soviet astrophysicists. they began their study of gas-dust galactic nebulae in 1950 and created these photographs. they began the study in order to understand \"evolution of structure of nebulae, turbulent phenomena in interstellar clouds and in the vicinity of hot stars.\" the high-quality photographs illustrated the fine structure of objects formed by the radiation of ionised gas and made it possible to reveal dust scattering the light of stars. their work was important and the field and inspired further interest in nebulae study. rozhkovsky discovered 30 new diffuse nebulae. \n \n provenance: hale library of the carnegie institute (deaccessioned) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 1/4\" by 11 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: mounted photograph"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"1626","title":{"en":"fessenkov & rozhovsky - pair of gasous dust nebulae photographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39285/view","tags":["usart_photography","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of a pair of astronomical photographs by Fessenkov & Rozhovsky, depicting gaseous dust nebulae. These are scientific photographs capturing celestial objects, specifically nebulae, characterized by their ethereal, cloud-like formations against a starry backdrop. The images are presented in black and white, highlighting the intricate textures and luminosity of the cosmic dust and gas. 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There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This lot presents a pair of historical constellation or celestial charts by Flamsteed. The charts illustrate several constellations: Leo (lion), Lynx, and on the second chart, an eagle, fox, and dolphin, against a light blue background. Each constellation is depicted with an engraved figure, and stars are marked with various symbols and lines forming grids. The text is in French, and the charts display longitude and latitude markings, reflecting an early modern astronomical mapping style.","soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:01.593Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":39286,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39287/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39287/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39287/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this captivating celestial engraving is from john flamsteed's \n atlas celeste . the work was published in paris by j. fortin and f. g. deschamps in 1776. \n \n each engraving has been splendidly hand-colored with gold highlights to the stars. the work featured some of the most accurate and detailed star charts available for the time. jean fortin was responsible for reducing the plates from the large folio publication of flamsteed's atlas. this is the second edition of the atlas with the engravings worked on by p. c. le monnier and françois pasumot. \n \n john flamsteed (1646-1719) was the first royal astronomer. flamsteed spent nearly half a century observing and recording the sky. he catalogued over 3000 stars in his life. flamsteed also worked to correct bayer's represnetations of the constellation figures. however, as he did not want to release unverified data, he kept his records under seal in greenwich. his observations were pulled for publication in 1712 by isaac newton and edmund halley, as commissioned by the king. flamsteed refused to publish for the king, but newton pirated 400 publications, of which flamsteed managed to gather 300 of these and burn them. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/4\" by 8 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with exceptional professional hand-coloring with gold highlights"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"1628","title":{"en":"flamsteed - pair of constellation or celestial charts of hercules, crown & serpent & serpent-bearer"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39287/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This lot includes a pair of historical constellation or celestial charts by Flamsteed. The charts depict the constellations of Hercules, the Corona Borealis (crown), a serpent, and the serpent-bearer (Ophiuchus). Illustrated figures of the mythological characters and creatures are set against a light blue background, with stars and grid lines marking celestial coordinates. The text is in French, and the vibrant, hand-colored engravings are characteristic of 18th-century astronomical cartography.","soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:01.594Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":39287,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39288/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary, originally hand-colored map is from the exceedingly rare atlas from johannes and gerard van keulen entitled \n de groote nieuwe vermeerderde zee-atlas ofte water-waerld. vertoonende in zig alle de zee-kusten des aardryks. bestaande in zeer nette kaarten, zo platte als wassende graden: waar in ontdekt zyn alle baayen, reeden, klippen, droogtens, dieptens, anker-plaatzen, en alle strekkingen en opdoeningen van landen: ook haar lengten en polus hoogten, &c. dienende tot opbouwinge en voortplantinge der scheepvaart, uit nieuwe opgevingen van schippers, stuurlieden en liefhebbers der zeevaart. te zamen vergaadert en in \u2018t ligt gebragt, door gerard van keulen, &c. the work was published in amsterdam by gerard van keulen in 1708 (but 1709). [the dutch letterpress title is dated 1708 and contains the address of gerard van keulen, while the general allegorical title and 5 allegorical divisional titles are all dated 1709 and show the address of johannes van keulen. a further letterpress title in french is dated 1709 and has the address of gerard van keulen.] \n \n johannes van keulen (1654-1711) was a dutch publisher. he was said to have produced \u201cthe largest and finest marine atlases in holland.\u201d (koeman) he received a privelege from the states general of holland and west friesland in order to printe maritame atlases and shipping guides. the privilege was to protect his printed material from illegal reproduction. he named his printing firm, in de gekroonde lootsman, which grew to be one of the most successful amsterdam publishing firms. he collaborated with other cartographers including claes janszoon vooght and johannes van luyken. \n \n keulen's first atlas, entitled \n zee atlas , contained only 40 charts. by 1695 his atlas would have 160 charts. his son, gerard, took over publication in 1704 and expanded the atlas to 185 charts by 1709. \n \n gerard van keulen (1678-1727) was a skilled engraver, mathematician, and chart-maker. he was appointed hydrographer to the dutch east india company in 1714. the van keulen publishing firm operated continuously from 1678 to 1885 with three generations of the family active in the firm. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 25\" by 21\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1629","title":{"en":"van keulen, rare - coastal chart of brittany"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39288/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, some slight damage or loss to a small number of plates and charts, occasional creases, short tears and stains. Generally considered excellent condition for the age. There is slight wear to extremities, remains of ties to the cover / binding. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"aiDescription":"This is a rare coastal chart of Brittany by Van Keulen, serving as a historical nautical map. The chart details the coastline of Brittany, including Penmarc'h and the Ăles de GlĂ©nan, with depth soundings, rhumb lines, and various navigational markers. The map is hand-colored with pastel tones, featuring decorative cartouches that include figures and coats of arms. This chart reflects early modern maritime mapping techniques and artistic embellishments.","soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:01.595Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39288,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39289/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary, originally hand-colored map is from the exceedingly rare atlas from johannes and gerard van keulen entitled \n de groote nieuwe vermeerderde zee-atlas ofte water-waerld. vertoonende in zig alle de zee-kusten des aardryks. bestaande in zeer nette kaarten, zo platte als wassende graden: waar in ontdekt zyn alle baayen, reeden, klippen, droogtens, dieptens, anker-plaatzen, en alle strekkingen en opdoeningen van landen: ook haar lengten en polus hoogten, &c. dienende tot opbouwinge en voortplantinge der scheepvaart, uit nieuwe opgevingen van schippers, stuurlieden en liefhebbers der zeevaart. te zamen vergaadert en in \u2018t ligt gebragt, door gerard van keulen, &c. the work was published in amsterdam by gerard van keulen in 1708 (but 1709). [the dutch letterpress title is dated 1708 and contains the address of gerard van keulen, while the general allegorical title and 5 allegorical divisional titles are all dated 1709 and show the address of johannes van keulen. a further letterpress title in french is dated 1709 and has the address of gerard van keulen.] \n \n johannes van keulen (1654-1711) was a dutch publisher. he was said to have produced \u201cthe largest and finest marine atlases in holland.\u201d (koeman) he received a privelege from the states general of holland and west friesland in order to printe maritame atlases and shipping guides. the privilege was to protect his printed material from illegal reproduction. he named his printing firm, in de gekroonde lootsman, which grew to be one of the most successful amsterdam publishing firms. he collaborated with other cartographers including claes janszoon vooght and johannes van luyken. \n \n keulen's first atlas, entitled \n zee atlas , contained only 40 charts. by 1695 his atlas would have 160 charts. his son, gerard, took over publication in 1704 and expanded the atlas to 185 charts by 1709. \n \n gerard van keulen (1678-1727) was a skilled engraver, mathematician, and chart-maker. he was appointed hydrographer to the dutch east india company in 1714. the van keulen publishing firm operated continuously from 1678 to 1885 with three generations of the family active in the firm. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 25\" by 21\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"1630","title":{"en":"van keulen, rare - coastal map from coasta rico to honduras (cartagena)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39289/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, some slight damage or loss to a small number of plates and charts, occasional creases, short tears and stains. Generally considered excellent condition for the age. There is slight wear to extremities, remains of ties to the cover / binding. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":300,"aiDescription":"This is a rare coastal map by Van Keulen, charting the area from Costa Rica to Cartagena, Honduras. The map is a historical nautical chart, depicting the coastline and sea with detailed rhumb lines, depth soundings, and various place names. It is hand-colored with shades of pink and yellow, featuring a large decorative cartouche with figures and text, indicating its origin from Amsterdam. The map provides insight into 18th-century cartography of the Caribbean coast.","soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:01.597Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":39289,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39290/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exceptional map is from the very handsome atlas entitled \n a new and elegant imperial sheet atlas; comprehending general and particular maps of every part of the world... the work was published by robert holmes laurie and james whittle in london in 1814. \n \n each engraving from the atlas has original hand-coloring and is on a large fold out sheet. the maps are after the work of cartographers d'anville, dunn, jefferys, kitchin and others. some of the maps from the atlas date to 1794.the map itself is dated to 1794. \n \n robert laurie and james whittle meant as apprentices to leading publisher, robert sayer. they took over his establishment in 1794 and acquired a large stock of maps. the map here was from the last and most complete edition published in 1814. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 29 1/2\" by 20 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1631","title":{"en":"laurie & whittle - map of minorca [the island of minorca, from the last surveys]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39290/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. The fold out plates may havd some faint offset. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This is a historic, hand-colored map of the island of Minorca by Laurie & Whittle, titled \"A Correct Map of the Island of Minorca by John Armstrong Esqr.\" The map, based on the latest surveys, features a detailed depiction of the island with geographical features, cities, and political divisions. It includes insets showing a broader context of Spain and the Mediterranean, along with detailed coastal prospects of Mahon and St. Philip's Castle. The map uses English text for titles and annotations, with topographical details and borders highlighted in various pastel colors.","soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:58.277Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39290,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39291/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39291/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39291/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n map of sicily [the island and kingdom of sicily, by robert mylne, esq. f.r.s. &c.] \n map of italy [italy, from mons. d'anville] \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this exceptional map is from the very handsome atlas entitled \n a new and elegant imperial sheet atlas; comprehending general and particular maps of every part of the world... the work was published by robert holmes laurie and james whittle in london in 1814. \n \n each engraving from the atlas has original hand-coloring and is on a large fold out sheet. the maps are after the work of cartographers d'anville, dunn, jefferys, kitchin and others. some of the maps from the atlas date to 1794.the map itself is dated to 1794. \n \n robert laurie and james whittle meant as apprentices to leading publisher, robert sayer. they took over his establishment in 1794 and acquired a large stock of maps. the map here was from the last and most complete edition published in 1814. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 29 1/2\" by 20 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"1632","title":{"en":"laurie & whittle - pair of maps of italy & sicily"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39291/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. The fold out plates may havd some faint offset. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of a pair of antique maps by Laurie & Whittle, depicting Italy and Sicily. One map is titled \"A New Map of Italy and the Islands of Sicily Sardinia Corsica &c.\" and shows the Italian peninsula with its neighboring islands, featuring political boundaries and cities. The other map provides a more detailed view of Sicily, including topographical features and settlements. Both maps are printed on paper, likely from the Georgian era, and feature English text with some hand-coloring to delineate regions.","soldPrice":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:58.279Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":39291,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39292/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exceptional map is from the very handsome atlas entitled \n a new and elegant imperial sheet atlas; comprehending general and particular maps of every part of the world... the work was published by robert holmes laurie and james whittle in london in 1814. \n \n each engraving from the atlas has original hand-coloring and is on a large fold out sheet. the maps are after the work of cartographers d'anville, dunn, jefferys, kitchin and others. some of the maps from the atlas date to 1794.the map itself is dated to 1794. \n \n robert laurie and james whittle meant as apprentices to leading publisher, robert sayer. they took over his establishment in 1794 and acquired a large stock of maps. the map here was from the last and most complete edition published in 1814. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 29 1/2\" by 20 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1633","title":{"en":"laurie & whittle - map of china [the empire of china, with its principal divisions]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39292/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. The fold out plates may havd some faint offset. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This is a historic map of China by Laurie & Whittle, titled \"The Empire of China, With Its Principal Divisions.\" The map details the geographical expanse of China, including its provinces, neighboring countries like Korea, and surrounding seas. It features hand-colored borders for different regions, rivers, and mountain ranges, providing a comprehensive overview of the empire's layout. The map includes English text for geographical names and a descriptive title cartouche.","soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:58.280Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39292,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39293/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39293/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39293/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39293/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39293/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39293/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39293/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n map of barbary, nigeria, guinea \n view of tunis, algeria \n costumes & customs of people of morocco, fez, barbary with inset map \n views of the kingdom of issiny \n natural history of guinea \n forts in guinea of the english, danish, and holland \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this historic engraving is from henri abraham chatelain's \n atlas historique . the work was published by the author in amsterdam between 1718 and 1720. \n \n the text was compiled by gueudeville & garillon. the maps were completed by chatelain some influenced by guillaume de l'isle's work. the work was published in several editions, and the second edition was the first to include additional maps not found in the first including a map of the world, americas, europe, asia, and africa. \n \n \n atlas historique was a highly ambitious and groundbreaking work covering genealogy, cosmography, topography, heraldry, and chronology. it was intended for the general public and the increased fascination with the recently conquered colonies and the new discoveries. chatelain's maps are an outstanding example of the golden age of french mapmaking. \n \n henri abraham chatelain (1684-1743) was a huguenot or protestant pastor originally from paris. he was the son of a wealthy parisian merchant who brought the spanish use of gold and silver stitching to paris. he would become best known as a dutch cartographer and his publication and of \n atlas historique which included numerous maps and engravings depicting geography, history, ethnology, heraldry, and cosmography. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 1/2\" by 16 7/8\" (fold out); barbary ~ 21\" by 16 7/8\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1634","title":{"en":"chatelain - 6 engravings of africa, barbary, nigeria, guinea, tunis, morocco, fez"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39293/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. 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. Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This lot comprises six engravings by Chatelain, focusing on regions of Africa. The set includes a detailed map titled \"Carte de la Barbarie, Nigritie, et de la Guinee, Avec les Pays Voisins,\" depicting North Africa and parts of West Africa, along with descriptive text. Another engraving shows various quadruped and reptile species found in Guinea, accompanied by textual descriptions. The prints, likely from the 18th century, feature French text and detailed black and white illustrations of geography and natural history.","soldPrice":750,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:58.282Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39293,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39294/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39294/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39294/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39294/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39294/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39294/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n map of egypt, nubia, abyssinia \n chart of the nile river, insets of pyramids \n views of cairo, egypt \n views of the pyramids \n costume & customs of people of cairo & arab people \n \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this historic engraving is from henri abraham chatelain's \n atlas historique . the work was published by the author in amsterdam between 1718 and 1720. \n \n the text was compiled by gueudeville & garillon. the maps were completed by chatelain some influenced by guillaume de l'isle's work. the work was published in several editions, and the second edition was the first to include additional maps not found in the first including a map of the world, americas, europe, asia, and africa. \n \n \n atlas historique was a highly ambitious and groundbreaking work covering genealogy, cosmography, topography, heraldry, and chronology. it was intended for the general public and the increased fascination with the recently conquered colonies and the new discoveries. chatelain's maps are an outstanding example of the golden age of french mapmaking. \n \n henri abraham chatelain (1684-1743) was a huguenot or protestant pastor originally from paris. he was the son of a wealthy parisian merchant who brought the spanish use of gold and silver stitching to paris. he would become best known as a dutch cartographer and his publication and of \n atlas historique which included numerous maps and engravings depicting geography, history, ethnology, heraldry, and cosmography. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 1/2\" by 16 7/8\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1635","title":{"en":"chatelain - 5 engravings of egypt, nile, pyramids, cairo"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39294/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. 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. Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This lot includes five engravings by Chatelain, centering on Egypt, the Nile, and the pyramids. One prominent engraving is a map titled \"Carte Particuliere de l'Egypte, de la Nubie et de l'Abyssinie,\" detailing the geography of these regions. Another engraving features various views and descriptions of the pyramids and the Sphinx, with architectural and historical context. The prints are in black and white, with French text, offering both geographical and archaeological information from the 18th century.","soldPrice":220,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:58.284Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39294,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39295/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39295/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39295/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39295/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39295/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39295/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39295/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39295/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39295/009/009.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n map of the mediterranean sea \n map of rome, italy \n roman emperors \n map of italy with sardinia, corsica, & sicily \n map of rome, italy \n st. peter's basilica, election of popes in conclave \n map of rome \n lineage charts for royal families of naples & sicily, inset of map of sicily & naples \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this historic engraving is from henri abraham chatelain's \n atlas historique . the work was published by the author in amsterdam between 1718 and 1720. \n \n the text was compiled by gueudeville & garillon. the maps were completed by chatelain some influenced by guillaume de l'isle's work. the work was published in several editions, and the second edition was the first to include additional maps not found in the first including a map of the world, americas, europe, asia, and africa. \n \n \n atlas historique was a highly ambitious and groundbreaking work covering genealogy, cosmography, topography, heraldry, and chronology. it was intended for the general public and the increased fascination with the recently conquered colonies and the new discoveries. chatelain's maps are an outstanding example of the golden age of french mapmaking. \n \n henri abraham chatelain (1684-1743) was a huguenot or protestant pastor originally from paris. he was the son of a wealthy parisian merchant who brought the spanish use of gold and silver stitching to paris. he would become best known as a dutch cartographer and his publication and of \n atlas historique which included numerous maps and engravings depicting geography, history, ethnology, heraldry, and cosmography. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 1/2\" by 16 7/8\" (fold out); map of italy ~ 26 5/8\" by 17\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1636","title":{"en":"chatelain - 8 engravings of italy, rome, vatican, mediterranean"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39295/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. 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. Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This lot features eight engravings by Chatelain, focusing on Italy, Rome, the Vatican, and the Mediterranean. One engraving is a historical and geographical map of the Roman Empire and the Mediterranean basin, including descriptive tables. Another notable engraving is a detailed plan of ancient Rome, \"Plan des Antiquites de Rome,\" illustrating the city's ancient monuments and topography. These black and white prints, with French text, offer historical and geographical insights into classical and early modern Europe.","soldPrice":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:58.285Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39295,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39296/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from henri abraham chatelain's \n atlas historique . the work was published by the author in amsterdam between 1718 and 1720. \n \n the text was compiled by gueudeville & garillon. the maps were completed by chatelain some influenced by guillaume de l'isle's work. the work was published in several editions, and the second edition was the first to include additional maps not found in the first including a map of the world, americas, europe, asia, and africa. \n \n \n atlas historique was a highly ambitious and groundbreaking work covering genealogy, cosmography, topography, heraldry, and chronology. it was intended for the general public and the increased fascination with the recently conquered colonies and the new discoveries. chatelain's maps are an outstanding example of the golden age of french mapmaking. \n \n henri abraham chatelain (1684-1743) was a huguenot or protestant pastor originally from paris. he was the son of a wealthy parisian merchant who brought the spanish use of gold and silver stitching to paris. he would become best known as a dutch cartographer and his publication and of \n atlas historique which included numerous maps and engravings depicting geography, history, ethnology, heraldry, and cosmography. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 1/2\" by 16 7/8\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"1637","title":{"en":"chatelain - celestial chart, armillary sphere, scientific diagrams"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39296/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. 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. Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This Chatelain engraving is a celestial chart featuring an armillary sphere and various scientific diagrams. Titled \"Premiere Carte Pour l'Introduction a l'Histoire du Monde; ou l'on Remarque: La Sphere, le Globe Celeste, et les Differens Systemes du Monde,\" it illustrates different cosmological models, constellations, and astronomical instruments. The engraving includes detailed explanatory text in French, providing an overview of historical astronomical knowledge and concepts on a single sheet, indicative of 18th-century scientific illustration.","soldPrice":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:58.287Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":39296,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39297/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from henri abraham chatelain's \n atlas historique . the work was published by the author in amsterdam between 1718 and 1720. \n \n the text was compiled by gueudeville & garillon. the maps were completed by chatelain some influenced by guillaume de l'isle's work. the work was published in several editions, and the second edition was the first to include additional maps not found in the first including a map of the world, americas, europe, asia, and africa. \n \n \n atlas historique was a highly ambitious and groundbreaking work covering genealogy, cosmography, topography, heraldry, and chronology. it was intended for the general public and the increased fascination with the recently conquered colonies and the new discoveries. chatelain's maps are an outstanding example of the golden age of french mapmaking. \n \n henri abraham chatelain (1684-1743) was a huguenot or protestant pastor originally from paris. he was the son of a wealthy parisian merchant who brought the spanish use of gold and silver stitching to paris. he would become best known as a dutch cartographer and his publication and of \n atlas historique which included numerous maps and engravings depicting geography, history, ethnology, heraldry, and cosmography. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 1/2\" by 16 7/8\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1638","title":{"en":"chatelain - map of the world with insets of the surface of the sun & moon"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39297/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. 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. Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This engraving by Chatelain presents a double-hemisphere map of the world, titled \"Carte Mappemonde, ou Description Generale du Globe Terrestre.\" The map depicts continents and oceans with detailed geographical features and includes insets illustrating the surface of the sun and moon. It features extensive French text providing geographical and cartographical information, typical of 18th-century world maps. The detailed black and white illustration provides a historical perspective on global cartography and early astronomical observations.","soldPrice":280,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:58.288Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39297,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39298/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from henri abraham chatelain's \n atlas historique . the work was published by the author in amsterdam between 1718 and 1720. \n \n the text was compiled by gueudeville & garillon. the maps were completed by chatelain some influenced by guillaume de l'isle's work. the work was published in several editions, and the second edition was the first to include additional maps not found in the first including a map of the world, americas, europe, asia, and africa. \n \n \n atlas historique was a highly ambitious and groundbreaking work covering genealogy, cosmography, topography, heraldry, and chronology. it was intended for the general public and the increased fascination with the recently conquered colonies and the new discoveries. chatelain's maps are an outstanding example of the golden age of french mapmaking. \n \n henri abraham chatelain (1684-1743) was a huguenot or protestant pastor originally from paris. he was the son of a wealthy parisian merchant who brought the spanish use of gold and silver stitching to paris. he would become best known as a dutch cartographer and his publication and of \n atlas historique which included numerous maps and engravings depicting geography, history, ethnology, heraldry, and cosmography. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22\" by 16 7/8\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"1639","title":{"en":"chatelain - map of canada or new france with great lakes & new england"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39298/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. 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. Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is a historical map by Chatelain, titled \"Carte du Canada ou de la Nouvelle France, & des Decouvertes qui y ont ete Faites.\" The map depicts Canada, or New France, including the Great Lakes and New England regions, based on contemporary observations and discoveries. It features detailed geographical outlines, rivers, and early settlements, with extensive descriptive text in French about the region. The black and white engraving provides significant cartographical detail from the period of French colonial influence in North America.","soldPrice":1300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:58.289Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":39298,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39299/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this very old woodcut is from sebastian munster's \"cosmographey: das ist beschreibung aller länder [...]\" it was published in basel in 1598 by henric petri. \n \n the work was a massive chronicle of all the geographical knowledge of the world to that point. the work included world maps as well as views of smaller cities and woodcut illustrations of historical subjects, mythology, natural history and ethnography. it was the first work to show america in its \"correct\" continental form and \"sealed the fate of 'america' as the name of the new world.\" (burden 12) it was also the first to name the pacific ocean. \n \n sebastian munster (1489-1552) was a german cartographer, cosmographer, and a hebrew scholar. he also became a franciscan monk at an early age. munster's cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the german language. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/2\" by 13 1/2\"; image ~ 7 3/8\" by 6\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: woodcut engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1640","title":{"en":"munster, pub. 1598 - map of transylvania, romania"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39299/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. There may be some light chipping or wear at the edges. There is some smudging mostly present to the margins. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. There may be some faint bleed through or offset to the fold out plates. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is a 1598 map of Transylvania, Romania, published by Munster. The engraving is titled \"Von Bossen/Bulgarey und Walachey\" and provides an early depiction of the region, including Transylvania (Siebenburgen), Bulgaria, and Wallachia. It features topographical details such as mountains and rivers, along with city names. The map is accompanied by German text providing historical and geographical descriptions of the area, and a coat of arms is included in the upper left corner, typical of late 16th-century cartography.","soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:58.291Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":39299,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39300/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39300/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39300/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39300/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n view of hamburg, germany & sword fight \n view of nordlingen, germany \n view of zurich, switzerland \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this very old woodcut is from sebastian munster's \"cosmographey: das ist beschreibung aller länder [...]\" it was published in basel in 1598 by henric petri. \n \n the work was a massive chronicle of all the geographical knowledge of the world to that point. the work included world maps as well as views of smaller cities and woodcut illustrations of historical subjects, mythology, natural history and ethnography. it was the first work to show america in its \"correct\" continental form and \"sealed the fate of 'america' as the name of the new world.\" (burden 12) it was also the first to name the pacific ocean. \n \n sebastian munster (1489-1552) was a german cartographer, cosmographer, and a hebrew scholar. he also became a franciscan monk at an early age. munster's cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the german language. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/2\" by 13 1/2\" & ~ 21 1/4\" by 15 3/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: woodcut engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1641","title":{"en":"munster, pub. 1598 - 3 engravings of germany & switzerland"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39300/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. There may be some light chipping or wear at the edges. There is some smudging mostly present to the margins. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. There may be some faint bleed through or offset to the fold out plates. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This lot features three historical engravings from Munster, published in 1598, depicting Germany and Switzerland. The engravings are cartographic or city view maps. One shows an ornate city view with a crest, possibly a bird's-eye perspective of a German or Swiss town with surrounding landscape. Another offers a detailed, multi-layered city plan with an emphasis on buildings and fortifications, accompanied by German text descriptions. The visual features include finely detailed architectural elements, surrounding terrain, and textual annotations identifying key locations.","soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:02.179Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39300,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39301/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this very old woodcut is from sebastian munster's \"cosmographey: das ist beschreibung aller länder [...]\" it was published in basel in 1598 by henric petri. \n \n the work was a massive chronicle of all the geographical knowledge of the world to that point. the work included world maps as well as views of smaller cities and woodcut illustrations of historical subjects, mythology, natural history and ethnography. it was the first work to show america in its \"correct\" continental form and \"sealed the fate of 'america' as the name of the new world.\" (burden 12) it was also the first to name the pacific ocean. \n \n sebastian munster (1489-1552) was a german cartographer, cosmographer, and a hebrew scholar. he also became a franciscan monk at an early age. munster's cosmographia was the first work of scientific based knowledge in the german language. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 8 1/2\" by 13 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: woodcut engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1642","title":{"en":"munster, pub. 1598 - view of tunis, tunisia, africa"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39301/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. There may be some light chipping or wear at the edges. There is some smudging mostly present to the margins. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. There may be some faint bleed through or offset to the fold out plates. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This lot is a historical engraving from Munster, published in 1598, depicting a bird's-eye view of Tunis, Tunisia, Africa. The map-like city plan shows Tunis as a walled city with internal buildings, surrounding landscape, and adjacent coastal areas. Key features include fortifications, named districts or landmarks within and around the city, and a body of water with various land formations. Accompanying German text provides additional context or information about the depicted region.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:02.183Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":39301,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39302/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary engraving is from georg braun & frans hogenberg's \n civitates orbis terrarum or \n atlas of the cities of the world . the work was published in augsburg in 1575. \n \n it is considered the greatest atlas of city views ever made. it included some of the earliest views available and is a crucial guide to understanding the world in the 16th century. many of the engravings in this collection feature very old hand-coloring often with gold gilt detail work. the text to verso is in latin. \n \n \"the \n civitates orbis terrarum or the 'braun & hogenberg' is the most famous of the early town atlases. the \n civitates was, like ortelius's \n theatrum , one of the best-selling works in the last quarter of the 16th century. although it had no comparable predecessor, it immediately answered a great public demand because social, political and economic life at that time was concentrated in cities. apart from that the pictorial style of the plans and views appealed very much to the uneducated public.\" (van der krogt) \n \n this work was the most famous of all the town-books comprising over 500 views. it featured views of the majority of the major european cities. the cities illustrated included amsterdam, barcelona, \u200b\u200bbologna, brixen, brussels, chios, danzig, hamburg, helsingborg, innsbruck, istanbul (constantinople), cologne, leiden, liege, london, luxembourg, milan, moscow, nuremberg, ostia, paris, pozzuoli, prague-eger, rome, rotterdam, seville, stockholm, tivoli, trento, utrecht, venice, weimar, wroclaw, and zurich. it also included some illustrations of places in asia, africa, and latin america including: aden, alexandria, cuzco, casablanca, jerusalem, and cairo. \n \n georg braun and frans hogenberg began the work for this atlas in 1572, intended as a companion work to abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . braun was responsible for editing the work and hogenberg engraved the majority of the views. there were also many talented contributors that provided original drawings including joris hoefnagel (spanish and italian towns), jacob van deventer (netherlands), stumpf, sebastien munster (german), and heinrich von rantzau (danish). \n \n georg braun (1541-1622) was a german catholic cleric. he spent most of his life working for the church st. maria and gradus. abraham ortelius assisted braun with the editing of \n civitates orbis terrarum . \n \n frans hogenberg (1535-1590) was one of the greatest engravers of his time. he engraved the majority of the plates for \n civitates orbis terrarum as well as ortelius's theatrum orbis terrarum. hogenberg also made sure to detail the foregrounds of the plates including fashion of the time. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21 1/4\" by 15 3/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with old hand-coloring, some gold gilt color"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"1643","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - view of sevilla, spain"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39302/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall. There is some light repair at the bottom of the cdenter fold. There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature of the engraving. There may be very faint toning at the fold. There are occasional minor closed tears from age and handling to plates from this work. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This item is a historical map/city view from Braun & Hogenberg, published in 1575, presenting a detailed and colorful view of Sevilla, Spain. It is an intricately engraved and hand-colored panoramic triptych, showing three distinct coastal or riverine cityscapes: Sevilla, Cadiz, and Malaga. Each panel features a bustling harbor scene with ships, buildings, and figures engaged in various activities, surrounded by vibrant landscapes. The notable visual features include the detailed architecture, the blue waters, green hills, and numerous human figures in period attire, all framed by decorative borders.","soldPrice":260,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:02.185Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":39302,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39303/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this extraordinary engraving is from georg braun & frans hogenberg's \n civitates orbis terrarum or \n atlas of the cities of the world . the work was published in augsburg in 1575. \n \n it is considered the greatest atlas of city views ever made. it included some of the earliest views available and is a crucial guide to understanding the world in the 16th century. many of the engravings in this collection feature very old hand-coloring often with gold gilt detail work. the text to verso is in latin. \n \n \"the \n civitates orbis terrarum or the 'braun & hogenberg' is the most famous of the early town atlases. the \n civitates was, like ortelius's \n theatrum , one of the best-selling works in the last quarter of the 16th century. although it had no comparable predecessor, it immediately answered a great public demand because social, political and economic life at that time was concentrated in cities. apart from that the pictorial style of the plans and views appealed very much to the uneducated public.\" (van der krogt) \n \n this work was the most famous of all the town-books comprising over 500 views. it featured views of the majority of the major european cities. the cities illustrated included amsterdam, barcelona, \u200b\u200bbologna, brixen, brussels, chios, danzig, hamburg, helsingborg, innsbruck, istanbul (constantinople), cologne, leiden, liege, london, luxembourg, milan, moscow, nuremberg, ostia, paris, pozzuoli, prague-eger, rome, rotterdam, seville, stockholm, tivoli, trento, utrecht, venice, weimar, wroclaw, and zurich. it also included some illustrations of places in asia, africa, and latin america including: aden, alexandria, cuzco, casablanca, jerusalem, and cairo. \n \n georg braun and frans hogenberg began the work for this atlas in 1572, intended as a companion work to abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . braun was responsible for editing the work and hogenberg engraved the majority of the views. there were also many talented contributors that provided original drawings including joris hoefnagel (spanish and italian towns), jacob van deventer (netherlands), stumpf, sebastien munster (german), and heinrich von rantzau (danish). \n \n georg braun (1541-1622) was a german catholic cleric. he spent most of his life working for the church st. maria and gradus. abraham ortelius assisted braun with the editing of \n civitates orbis terrarum . \n \n frans hogenberg (1535-1590) was one of the greatest engravers of his time. he engraved the majority of the plates for \n civitates orbis terrarum as well as ortelius's theatrum orbis terrarum. hogenberg also made sure to detail the foregrounds of the plates including fashion of the time. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21 1/4\" by 15 3/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with old hand-coloring, some gold gilt color"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"1644","title":{"en":"braun & hogenberg, pub. 1575 - view of meissen, germany"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39303/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall. There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature of the engraving. There may be very faint toning at the fold. There are occasional minor closed tears from age and handling to plates from this work. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This lot is a hand-colored engraving by Braun & Hogenberg, published in 1575, showcasing a vibrant view of Meissen, Germany. The piece depicts a panoramic city view with a prominent river (Elbis) and bridge, surrounded by rolling hills and agricultural fields. Notable features include numerous detailed buildings, a grand castle on a hill, and two coats of arms at the top corners. In the foreground, three figures in period dress are shown, and a descriptive text block is present in the lower right corner, all framed by an ornate border.","soldPrice":290,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:02.186Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":39303,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39304/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this scientific engraving is athanasius kircher's \n d'onder-aardse weereld in haar goddelijk maaksel en wonderbare uitwerkselen aller dingen... it was published in 1682 in amsterdam by j. janssonius van waasberge. this was the first dutch translation of the original latin edition entitled \n mundus subterraneus . \n \n this work was based off kircher's visit to sicily in 1637-8 when etna and stromboli both erupted. this observation led him to conclude that the earth's center as a massive internal fire and that volcanoes acted as safety valves. his work speculated on geology, hidden lakes, rivers of fire, strange inhabitants, the sun, the moon, eclipses, currents, meteorology, medicines, poisons, and even fireworks. the work \u201cmust always command a high place in the literature as the first effort to describe the earth from a physical standpoint.\u201d (zittel, p. 25) \n \n athanasius kircher (1601-1680) was a jesuit priest and scholar. he gathered and helped disseminate knowledge from around the world gathered by jesuit missionaries. it is believed he was the first to depict the pacific ring of fire on a map. he was one of the final renaissance men. he lowered himself into vesuvius after an eruption, experimented with bioluminescence as a light source, and make the first known aeolian harp. he wrote 44 books, over 2000 manuscripts, and assembled one of the first natural history collections. kircher's work was itself fascinating for its thematic maps. his work was on the underground passages and subterranean networks of the globe. he created a map that was the first to show ocean currents. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22\" by 14 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1645","title":{"en":"kircher, pub. 1682 - chart of the mediterranean sea"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39304/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some faint offset from the fold out nature of the plate. 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":150,"aiDescription":"This item is an antique engraved chart of the Mediterranean Sea by Kircher, published in 1682. The map, rendered in monochrome, details the coastlines of the Mediterranean basin, including parts of Europe, Africa, and Asia Minor. Key geographical features like islands, seas, and regions are labeled in Latin. The map includes an ornate title cartouche with cherubs in the upper left corner and clear latitude and longitude markings, making it a valuable historical cartographic representation.","soldPrice":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:02.188Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":39304,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39305/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this scientific engraving is athanasius kircher's \n d'onder-aardse weereld in haar goddelijk maaksel en wonderbare uitwerkselen aller dingen... it was published in 1682 in amsterdam by j. janssonius van waasberge. this was the first dutch translation of the original latin edition entitled \n mundus subterraneus . \n \n this work was based off kircher's visit to sicily in 1637-8 when etna and stromboli both erupted. this observation led him to conclude that the earth's center as a massive internal fire and that volcanoes acted as safety valves. his work speculated on geology, hidden lakes, rivers of fire, strange inhabitants, the sun, the moon, eclipses, currents, meteorology, medicines, poisons, and even fireworks. the work \u201cmust always command a high place in the literature as the first effort to describe the earth from a physical standpoint.\u201d (zittel, p. 25) \n \n athanasius kircher (1601-1680) was a jesuit priest and scholar. he gathered and helped disseminate knowledge from around the world gathered by jesuit missionaries. it is believed he was the first to depict the pacific ring of fire on a map. he was one of the final renaissance men. he lowered himself into vesuvius after an eruption, experimented with bioluminescence as a light source, and make the first known aeolian harp. he wrote 44 books, over 2000 manuscripts, and assembled one of the first natural history collections. kircher's work was itself fascinating for its thematic maps. his work was on the underground passages and subterranean networks of the globe. he created a map that was the first to show ocean currents. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 22\" by 14 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1646","title":{"en":"kircher, pub. 1682 - map of the world"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39305/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some faint offset from the fold out nature of the plate. 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":150,"aiDescription":"This lot features an antique engraved map of the world by Kircher, published in 1682. The monochrome cartographic print depicts the entire globe, with continents such as America, Europa, Africa, and Asia, as well as an imagined 'Terra Australis Incognita.' The map is characterized by its rectangular projection and includes latitude and longitude lines. The title, in Latin, indicates a focus on ocean currents, abysses, and volcanic mountains, reflecting the scientific understanding of the era.","soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:02.190Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39305,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39306/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this scientific engraving is athanasius kircher's \n d'onder-aardse weereld in haar goddelijk maaksel en wonderbare uitwerkselen aller dingen... it was published in 1682 in amsterdam by j. janssonius van waasberge. this was the first dutch translation of the original latin edition entitled \n mundus subterraneus . \n \n this work was based off kircher's visit to sicily in 1637-8 when etna and stromboli both erupted. this observation led him to conclude that the earth's center as a massive internal fire and that volcanoes acted as safety valves. his work speculated on geology, hidden lakes, rivers of fire, strange inhabitants, the sun, the moon, eclipses, currents, meteorology, medicines, poisons, and even fireworks. the work \u201cmust always command a high place in the literature as the first effort to describe the earth from a physical standpoint.\u201d (zittel, p. 25) \n \n athanasius kircher (1601-1680) was a jesuit priest and scholar. he gathered and helped disseminate knowledge from around the world gathered by jesuit missionaries. it is believed he was the first to depict the pacific ring of fire on a map. he was one of the final renaissance men. he lowered himself into vesuvius after an eruption, experimented with bioluminescence as a light source, and make the first known aeolian harp. he wrote 44 books, over 2000 manuscripts, and assembled one of the first natural history collections. kircher's work was itself fascinating for its thematic maps. his work was on the underground passages and subterranean networks of the globe. he created a map that was the first to show ocean currents. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 17 1/2\" by 14 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1647","title":{"en":"kircher, pub. 1682 - map of north america"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39306/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some faint offset from the fold out nature of the plate. 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":150,"aiDescription":"This lot is an antique engraved map of North America by Kircher, published in 1682. The monochrome cartographic print depicts the North American continent, extending into South America. The map includes coastlines, major geographical features, and labels in Latin. Ships are shown in the surrounding oceans, and an ornate cartouche with descriptive text in Latin is located in the lower left corner. The map displays the early European understanding of the Americas, with some regions less defined than others.","soldPrice":290,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:02.191Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39306,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39307/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39307/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39307/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39307/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39307/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39307/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n view of amsterdam, netherlands \n town hall of amsterdam, netherlands \n view of antwerp, belgium \n map of utrecht, holland \n map of the netherlands (holland) \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this fascinating engraving is antoine pherotee de la croix's \n geographia universalis . this is the german edition fully titled \n allgemeine welt-beschreibung nach neuer art und weise \u2026 darinnen ersichtlich von der natürlich-himmlischen und künstlichen nachgemachten sphaera, erd- und himmelskugeln \u2026 hernach die theile der welt, wie solche in ihre käyserthümer, königreiche unterschieden \u2026 beschrieben. übersetzet u. vermehret, samt einer neuen vorrede hrsg. von h. dicelius . this edition was published in leipzig in 1705 by francois halma. hieronymus dicelius translated the work into german. \n \n the work included several maps and astronomical engravings as well as depictions of native people in culture. the work was noted for containing:substantial material on america, along with a special index of east and west indian topics. includes w. penn\u2019s eine nachricht wegen der landschafft pennsilvania.\" (a.-l.) \n \n antoine pherotee de la croix (1640-1715) was a french scholar and writer. he published several works in his lifetime and was devoted to teaching history, geography, and mathematics. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12\" by 8 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"1648","title":{"en":"de la croix - 5 engravings of netherlands & belgium (amsterdam, antwerp, utrecht)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39307/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There is some separation at the lower section of the fold of the plate of Antwerp, Belgium. There may be some offset due to the fold out nature of the plate. 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":75,"aiDescription":"This lot comprises five engravings by De la Croix, depicting maps and city views of the Netherlands and Belgium, including Amsterdam, Antwerp, and Utrecht. The image provided shows two such engravings: a detailed map of the Netherlands with an elaborate allegorical cartouche, and a panoramic city view labeled 'Koppenhaven' (Copenhagen). These pieces showcase geographical and urban landscapes with fine details, reflecting cartographic and illustrative styles of the period. The city view features ships, buildings with spires, and figures in the foreground.","soldPrice":180,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:02.193Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":39307,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39308/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39308/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39308/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39308/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n view of stockholm, sweden \n view of copenhagen, sweden \n map of scandinavia (sweden, finlland, norway, denmark \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this fascinating engraving is antoine pherotee de la croix's \n geographia universalis . this is the german edition fully titled \n allgemeine welt-beschreibung nach neuer art und weise \u2026 darinnen ersichtlich von der natürlich-himmlischen und künstlichen nachgemachten sphaera, erd- und himmelskugeln \u2026 hernach die theile der welt, wie solche in ihre käyserthümer, königreiche unterschieden \u2026 beschrieben. übersetzet u. vermehret, samt einer neuen vorrede hrsg. von h. dicelius . this edition was published in leipzig in 1705 by francois halma. hieronymus dicelius translated the work into german. \n \n the work included several maps and astronomical engravings as well as depictions of native people in culture. the work was noted for containing:substantial material on america, along with a special index of east and west indian topics. includes w. penn\u2019s eine nachricht wegen der landschafft pennsilvania.\" (a.-l.) \n \n antoine pherotee de la croix (1640-1715) was a french scholar and writer. he published several works in his lifetime and was devoted to teaching history, geography, and mathematics. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12\" by 8 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1649","title":{"en":"de la croix - 3 engravings of sweden & scandinavia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39308/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some offset due to the fold out nature of the plate. 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":75,"aiDescription":"This lot includes three engravings by De la Croix, featuring maps and city views of Sweden and Scandinavia. The visible items are a detailed map of Scandinavia, complete with an ornamental title cartouche and geographical labels, and a panoramic city view labeled 'Stockholm.' The city view presents a bustling harbor with numerous ships, detailed buildings, and a wide-ranging skyline under a cloud-filled sky. These engravings are examples of historical cartography and urban landscape illustration.","soldPrice":190,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:02.194Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":39308,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39309/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39309/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39309/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39309/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n view of rome, italy \n map of sicily \n map of italy \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this fascinating engraving is antoine pherotee de la croix's \n geographia universalis . this is the german edition fully titled \n allgemeine welt-beschreibung nach neuer art und weise \u2026 darinnen ersichtlich von der natürlich-himmlischen und künstlichen nachgemachten sphaera, erd- und himmelskugeln \u2026 hernach die theile der welt, wie solche in ihre käyserthümer, königreiche unterschieden \u2026 beschrieben. übersetzet u. vermehret, samt einer neuen vorrede hrsg. von h. dicelius . this edition was published in leipzig in 1705 by francois halma. hieronymus dicelius translated the work into german. \n \n the work included several maps and astronomical engravings as well as depictions of native people in culture. the work was noted for containing:substantial material on america, along with a special index of east and west indian topics. includes w. penn\u2019s eine nachricht wegen der landschafft pennsilvania.\" (a.-l.) \n \n antoine pherotee de la croix (1640-1715) was a french scholar and writer. he published several works in his lifetime and was devoted to teaching history, geography, and mathematics. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12\" by 8 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"1650","title":{"en":"de la croix - 3 engravings of rome, italy, sicily"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39309/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some offset due to the fold out nature of the plate. 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":75,"aiDescription":"This lot contains three engravings by De la Croix, focusing on Rome, Italy, and Sicily. The image displays two distinct engravings: a detailed map of Italy and Sicily with a grid, and a panoramic city view labeled 'Rome.' The Rome engraving depicts a vast cityscape with numerous architectural landmarks, a river flowing through it, and expansive surrounding landscapes. The perspective provides a sense of the grandeur and scale of the ancient city, including identifiable structures and pathways.","soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:02.195Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":39309,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39310/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39310/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39310/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n view of paris, france \n map of france \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this fascinating engraving is antoine pherotee de la croix's \n geographia universalis . this is the german edition fully titled \n allgemeine welt-beschreibung nach neuer art und weise \u2026 darinnen ersichtlich von der natürlich-himmlischen und künstlichen nachgemachten sphaera, erd- und himmelskugeln \u2026 hernach die theile der welt, wie solche in ihre käyserthümer, königreiche unterschieden \u2026 beschrieben. übersetzet u. vermehret, samt einer neuen vorrede hrsg. von h. dicelius . this edition was published in leipzig in 1705 by francois halma. hieronymus dicelius translated the work into german. \n \n the work included several maps and astronomical engravings as well as depictions of native people in culture. the work was noted for containing:substantial material on america, along with a special index of east and west indian topics. includes w. penn\u2019s eine nachricht wegen der landschafft pennsilvania.\" (a.-l.) \n \n antoine pherotee de la croix (1640-1715) was a french scholar and writer. he published several works in his lifetime and was devoted to teaching history, geography, and mathematics. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12\" by 8 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1651","title":{"en":"de la croix - pair of engravings of france & paris"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39310/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some offset due to the fold out nature of the plate. 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":75,"aiDescription":"This lot features a pair of engravings by de la Croix. One engraving is a panoramic cityscape of Paris, depicted from an elevated viewpoint with the city sprawling under a cloudy sky. The second engraving is a detailed map of France, showing geographical features, cities, and borders, with a grid overlay and text in French. Both pieces are black and white, typical of 17th or 18th-century cartographic and topographical engravings, and would appeal to collectors of antique maps and cityscapes.","soldPrice":140,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:00.776Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":39310,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39311/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39311/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39311/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39311/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39311/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n map of the british isles \n map of england \n view of london, england \n map of scotland \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this fascinating engraving is antoine pherotee de la croix's \n geographia universalis . this is the german edition fully titled \n allgemeine welt-beschreibung nach neuer art und weise \u2026 darinnen ersichtlich von der natürlich-himmlischen und künstlichen nachgemachten sphaera, erd- und himmelskugeln \u2026 hernach die theile der welt, wie solche in ihre käyserthümer, königreiche unterschieden \u2026 beschrieben. übersetzet u. vermehret, samt einer neuen vorrede hrsg. von h. dicelius . this edition was published in leipzig in 1705 by francois halma. hieronymus dicelius translated the work into german. \n \n the work included several maps and astronomical engravings as well as depictions of native people in culture. the work was noted for containing:substantial material on america, along with a special index of east and west indian topics. includes w. penn\u2019s eine nachricht wegen der landschafft pennsilvania.\" (a.-l.) \n \n antoine pherotee de la croix (1640-1715) was a french scholar and writer. he published several works in his lifetime and was devoted to teaching history, geography, and mathematics. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12\" by 8 3/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"1652","title":{"en":"de la croix - 4 engravings of england, london, scotland, british isles"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39311/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some offset due to the fold out nature of the plate. 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":75,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of four engravings by de la Croix, depicting various regions of the British Isles. The set includes a detailed map of England, a map of Scotland, a broader map encompassing the British Isles, and a panoramic view of London, showing the city along the River Thames. These black and white engravings are illustrative of 17th or 18th-century cartography and urban topography, with clear geographical details and architectural features, perfect for collectors interested in historical European maps and city views.","soldPrice":220,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:00.782Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":39311,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39312/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fascinating engraving is antoine pherotee de la croix's \n geographia universalis . this is the german edition fully titled \n allgemeine welt-beschreibung nach neuer art und weise \u2026 darinnen ersichtlich von der natürlich-himmlischen und künstlichen nachgemachten sphaera, erd- und himmelskugeln \u2026 hernach die theile der welt, wie solche in ihre käyserthümer, königreiche unterschieden \u2026 beschrieben. übersetzet u. vermehret, samt einer neuen vorrede hrsg. von h. dicelius . this edition was published in leipzig in 1705 by francois halma. hieronymus dicelius translated the work into german. \n \n the work included several maps and astronomical engravings as well as depictions of native people in culture. the work was noted for containing:substantial material on america, along with a special index of east and west indian topics. includes w. penn\u2019s eine nachricht wegen der landschafft pennsilvania.\" (a.-l.) \n \n antoine pherotee de la croix (1640-1715) was a french scholar and writer. he published several works in his lifetime and was devoted to teaching history, geography, and mathematics. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 - 16 3/8\" by 13 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"1653","title":{"en":"de la croix - map of north america focused on mexico & new spain (after kitchin)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39312/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There is a small, closed tear at the fold out tab at the left edge and margin. There may be some offset due to the fold out nature of the plate. 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":75,"aiDescription":"This item is a map of North America, attributed to de la Croix after Kitchin, with a strong focus on Mexico and New Spain. The map, rendered in black and white, features detailed geographical outlines of the region, including rivers, cities, and territories, with an inset providing a closer view of Mexico. Textual labels are primarily in German. The style is indicative of 18th-century cartography, making it a significant piece for collectors of historical maps of the Americas, particularly those detailing colonial territories.","soldPrice":75,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:00.791Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":39312,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39313/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare historic engraving is by pieter van der aa's \n naaukeurige versameling der gedenk-waardigste zee en land-reysen, na oost en west-indien . the work was published in leyden (leiden) by the author between 1706 and 1707. \n \n pieter van der aa (1659-1733) was a dutch cartographer, publisher, and book seller. he was appointed to the bookseller trade from the age of 9 and went on to own a bookshop and auction house. he published many maps in his time, and became best known for his atlases on exploration and noted voyages. much of what he published was composite atlases in which he utilized many other publishers plates and prints including carel allard and frederik de wit as well as his own work. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/4\" by 7\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"1654","title":{"en":"van der aa - map of the voyages by thomas cavendish to the west indies [zee-togten door thomas candys na de west indien; en van daar random den gantzen aardkloot gedaan]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39313/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. The borders or plate marks can be printed close to or copped at the edge due to how the engraving was printed and bound. There may be some faint offest. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"aiDescription":"This map by van der Aa illustrates the voyages of Thomas Cavendish to the West Indies and around the world. The world map, in black and white, details continents and ocean routes, with a prominent cartouche in the lower center depicting a scene of exploration or colonial activity. The title and some labels are in Dutch. The intricate details and historical context make this a valuable piece for collectors interested in the age of exploration and 17th or 18th-century Dutch cartography.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:00.804Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":39313,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39314/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare historic engraving is by pieter van der aa's \n naaukeurige versameling der gedenk-waardigste zee en land-reysen, na oost en west-indien . the work was published in leyden (leiden) by the author between 1706 and 1707. \n \n pieter van der aa (1659-1733) was a dutch cartographer, publisher, and book seller. he was appointed to the bookseller trade from the age of 9 and went on to own a bookshop and auction house. he published many maps in his time, and became best known for his atlases on exploration and noted voyages. much of what he published was composite atlases in which he utilized many other publishers plates and prints including carel allard and frederik de wit as well as his own work. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/4\" by 7\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"1655","title":{"en":"van der aa - map of southeast asia, east indies [de vaste kusten en eylanden van indien, van pegu en malaccca af. tot aan de moluccos, etc.]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39314/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. The borders or plate marks can be printed close to or copped at the edge due to how the engraving was printed and bound. There may be some faint offest. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"aiDescription":"This engraving by van der Aa is a detailed map of Southeast Asia and the East Indies. The map, in black and white, showcases the coastal regions and islands from Pegu and Malacca to the Moluccas, with numerous place names and geographical features. A decorative ship in the lower left corner and the title in Dutch are notable features. This piece is a fine example of 17th or 18th-century Dutch cartography, appealing to those interested in the historical mapping of maritime trade routes and colonial territories in Asia.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:00.806Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":39314,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39315/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare historic engraving is by pieter van der aa's \n naaukeurige versameling der gedenk-waardigste zee en land-reysen, na oost en west-indien . the work was published in leyden (leiden) by the author between 1706 and 1707. \n \n pieter van der aa (1659-1733) was a dutch cartographer, publisher, and book seller. he was appointed to the bookseller trade from the age of 9 and went on to own a bookshop and auction house. he published many maps in his time, and became best known for his atlases on exploration and noted voyages. much of what he published was composite atlases in which he utilized many other publishers plates and prints including carel allard and frederik de wit as well as his own work. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/4\" by 7\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"1656","title":{"en":"van der aa - map of the coast of chicora between florida and virginia [de vaste kust van chicora tussen florida en virginie door luena vasques d'ayllan en andore van hispaniola besterend]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39315/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. The borders or plate marks can be printed close to or copped at the edge due to how the engraving was printed and bound. There may be some faint offest. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"aiDescription":"This map by van der Aa depicts the coast of Chicora, situated between Florida and Virginia, extending to include the Caribbean islands. The black and white engraving features an illustrated scene in the upper center with figures and animals, along with detailed geographical outlines of the mainland and islands. The title and some labels are in Dutch. This piece is characteristic of 17th or 18th-century cartography, offering historical insight into the early exploration and mapping of North America and the West Indies.","soldPrice":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:00.807Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":39315,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39316/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39316/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning folio map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . the work was published in antwerp by gillis van den rade in 1575 (with the first edition being published 1570). \n \n the engraved map features latin text to verso. the maps have been described as \"the most outstanding engravings depicting the wide-spread interest in classical geography in the 16th century.\" (van der krogt) the beautiful maps feature renaissance-style cartouches and decorative work including vessels, sea and mythological monsters, birds, medallions, et al. noted art historian, james a. welu, comments on \"their richness of ornamentation, [they are] a combination of science and art that has rarely been surpassed in the history of mapmaking... ortelius's \n theatrum is known for its numerous decorative cartouches, which undoubtedly added to the atlas's long popularity.\" (art and cartography, pp. 145-146) \n \n \n theatrum orbis terrarum is widely recognized as the first modern atlas which shaped the future of cartography throughout the 17th century. it utilized text and maps to fully explore the known world. \"the publication of this atlas [ \n theatrum , 1570] marked an epoch in the history of cartography. it was the first uniformly sized, systematic collection of maps of the countries of the world based only on contemporary knowledge and in that sense may be called the first modern atlas.\" (tooley) frans hogenberg also worked on the publication of this atlas. \n \n abraham ortelius (1527-1598) was one of the most influential cartographers of the 16th century. he was born in antwerp, belgium but traveled throughout europe where he eventually met mercator. ortelius became one of the most important cartographers in history. his largest accomplishment was certainly his atlas entitled \n theatrum orbis terrarum . he was also appointed royal cartographer to king philip ii of spain. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 1/2\" by 15 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"1657","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1575 - map of asia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39316/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall. There may be some old owner pen notations to the map. There may be some old arvchival paper repairs that can be seen in the verso picture. There may be some signs of handling or wear to the fold due to the age and nature of the engravings. There may be some faint offset due to fold out nature. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks or fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"aiDescription":"This item is a map of Asia, published by Ortelius in 1575. The black and white engraving provides a detailed geographical representation of the Asian continent, including its various regions, coastlines, and some inland features. A decorative cartouche in the lower-left corner encloses the title \"ASIAE NOVA DESCRIPTIO\" with a classical bust. This early map is a significant example of Renaissance cartography, notable for its historical accuracy for the period and its intricate design, appealing to collectors of antique world maps.","soldPrice":575,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:00.809Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":39316,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39317/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic map is from nicolas de fer's \n atlas or collection of geographical maps, drawn up on the new observations of mrs. of the royal academy of sciences. the atlas was published in paris in 1709 [but 1728] at danet's on the pont notre-dame at the sphere royal with the privilege of the king. \n \n nicolas de fer (1646-1720) was one of the most famous french cartographers. he was apprentice to louis spirinx, an engraver, from the age of 12. his father was a print and map seller, and nicholas eventually inherited his business after his passing. he was appointed as geographer of the grand dauphin and eventually the geographer of the kings of france and spain. de fer produced over 600 maps or plans including border maps, conquests of louis xiv, fortifications of vauban, and voyages or discoveries in new territories. his maps in particular were done with strong collaboration of many renowned engravers including n. guerard, c. gournay, c. inselin, p. starckmann, h. van loon, f. de la pointe, and a. coquart. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 28 1/8\" by 20\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving (some maps will have original outline color)"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"1658","title":{"en":"de fer - map of sicily"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39317/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. The maps are generally very clean, occasional spots or signs of age. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This map by de Fer depicts the island and kingdom of Sicily. The engraving features hand-coloring that highlights different administrative divisions and coastal areas, showing geographical features, cities, and a compass rose. A decorative cartouche with a coat of arms and text in French is positioned in the upper left corner. The map is characteristic of 18th-century French cartography, offering a detailed and aesthetically pleasing historical representation of Sicily, appealing to collectors of antique European regional maps.","soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:00.810Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":39317,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":250,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39318/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic map is from nicolas de fer's \n atlas or collection of geographical maps, drawn up on the new observations of mrs. of the royal academy of sciences. the atlas was published in paris in 1709 [but 1728] at danet's on the pont notre-dame at the sphere royal with the privilege of the king. \n \n nicolas de fer (1646-1720) was one of the most famous french cartographers. he was apprentice to louis spirinx, an engraver, from the age of 12. his father was a print and map seller, and nicholas eventually inherited his business after his passing. he was appointed as geographer of the grand dauphin and eventually the geographer of the kings of france and spain. de fer produced over 600 maps or plans including border maps, conquests of louis xiv, fortifications of vauban, and voyages or discoveries in new territories. his maps in particular were done with strong collaboration of many renowned engravers including n. guerard, c. gournay, c. inselin, p. starckmann, h. van loon, f. de la pointe, and a. coquart. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 28 1/8\" by 20\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving (some maps will have original outline color)"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1659","title":{"en":"de fer - map of europe"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39318/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. The maps are generally very clean, occasional spots or signs of age. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This map by de Fer illustrates Europe, with hand-coloring that outlines various countries and regions. The engraving details geographical features, cities, and borders, extending to include parts of North Africa and the Middle East. A large, ornate cartouche with the title \"L'EUROPE\" and additional descriptive text in French is featured in the upper left. This map is a fine example of 18th-century French cartography, providing a clear and visually appealing historical overview of the European continent, suitable for collectors of antique maps.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:00.811Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39318,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39319/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic map is from nicolas de fer's \n atlas or collection of geographical maps, drawn up on the new observations of mrs. of the royal academy of sciences. the atlas was published in paris in 1709 [but 1728] at danet's on the pont notre-dame at the sphere royal with the privilege of the king. \n \n nicolas de fer (1646-1720) was one of the most famous french cartographers. he was apprentice to louis spirinx, an engraver, from the age of 12. his father was a print and map seller, and nicholas eventually inherited his business after his passing. he was appointed as geographer of the grand dauphin and eventually the geographer of the kings of france and spain. de fer produced over 600 maps or plans including border maps, conquests of louis xiv, fortifications of vauban, and voyages or discoveries in new territories. his maps in particular were done with strong collaboration of many renowned engravers including n. guerard, c. gournay, c. inselin, p. starckmann, h. van loon, f. de la pointe, and a. coquart. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 28 1/8\" by 20\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving (some maps will have original outline color)"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"1660","title":{"en":"de fer - map of the russian empire (trade routes from moscow to beijing (\"pekim\"))"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39319/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. The maps are generally very clean, occasional spots or signs of age. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This map by de Fer illustrates the Russian Empire, highlighting trade routes from Moscow to Beijing (Pekim). The engraving features a detailed black and white depiction of the vast territory, including geographical features, cities, and a decorative cartouche in the upper left showing figures in a study. Additional descriptive text and a list of trade stops are present, all in French. This 18th-century map is notable for its focus on transcontinental trade and its blend of cartographic detail with illustrative elements, appealing to collectors of historical Russian and Asian maps.","soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:00.813Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":39319,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":750,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39320/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39320/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this wonderful map is nicolas de fer\u2019s \"l\u2019amerique, meridionale, et septentrionale\". it was published by de fer in paris in 1727.
this map depicts the territories of the major european powers at the time in north & south america.
nicholas de fer (1646-1720) was one of the most famous french cartographers. he was apprenticed louis spirinx, an engraver, from the age of 12. his father was a print and map seller, and nicholas eventually inherited his business after his passing. he was appointed as geographer of the grand dauphin and eventually the geographer of the kings of france and spain.
paper size: ~ 26 3/4\" by 20 1/8\" (fold out)
paper type or special features: engraving with original outline color (cartouche coloring likely added later)"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"1661","title":{"en":"de fer - map of the americas [l\u2019amerique, meridionale, et septentrionale]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39320/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in fair to good condition overall. There may be some faint offset due to the fold out nature of the plate. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":750,"aiDescription":"This is a historical map, specifically a map of the Americas (L'Amerique, Meridionale, et Septentrionale) by de Fer. It depicts both North and South America, featuring detailed coastlines, rivers, and geographical names in French. The map includes decorative cartouches with figures and heraldry, and lines indicating the equator and other parallels. The coloration appears to be hand-applied, highlighting political divisions and geographical features.","soldPrice":850,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:03.250Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":39320,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39321/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic map with original outline color is from guillaume de l'isle (delisle)'s atlas entitled \n new atlas containing all the parts of the world, where the empires, monarchies, kingdoms, states, republics &c . this is from the dutch edition of the work which was published in amsterdam circa 1744 by jean covens and cornelius mortier. \n \n guillaume de l'isle (1675-1726) was son of a cartographer and a pupil of jean dominique cassini, who among other important contributions, aligned the study of astronomy to the study of geography. under cassini's direction, observations were made from locations all over the world that enabled longitudinal calculations to be made with much greater accuracy. de l'isle carried on this exacting work with remarkable dedication and integrity, constantly revising and improving his maps. while precision was his primary goal, his maps are invariably elegant and attractive. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 26\" by 21 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with original outline color"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"1662","title":{"en":"de l'isle - map of mexico & florida (texas, mexico, louisiana, great lakes, west indies, new england)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39321/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. 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 very good to excellent condition for the age. 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":500,"aiDescription":"This item is a historical map by de l'Isle titled 'Tabula Geographica MexicĂŠ et FloridĂŠ &c.', focusing on Mexico and Florida. The map includes regions such as Texas, Louisiana, the Great Lakes, West Indies, and New England. It features detailed cartography with place names, rivers, and coastlines in Latin and French. A decorative title cartouche is present in the lower left, along with a smaller inset map or legend in the upper left corner.","soldPrice":625,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:03.252Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":39321,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39322/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39322/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this moving photogravure in quarto size is from edward curtis's \n the north american indian being a series of volumes picturing and describing the indians of the united states and alaska. edited by frederick webb hodge. foreword by theodore roosevelt. field research conducted under the patronage of j. pierpont morgan . the work was published in 1909 in cambridge, massachusetts. this was part of # 198 of a proposed edition of 500 (though about 272 sets are believed to be completed). \n \n the photogravures depict native americans from the mandan, arikara, and atsina cultures. curtis's work was a remarkable record of native american life and one of the most ambitious anthropological studies done. w. h. holmes, chief of the bureau of american ethnology in 1910, stated that this \"publication should last for a thousand years.\" \n the north american indian was referred to as \u201cthe most gigantic undertaking since the making of the king james edition of the bible\u201d and containing \u201cthe most exquisite book art of our time.\u201d \n \n edward sheriff curtis (1868-1952) was an american photographer and ultimately historian of the american west. he travelled extensively for three decades living with the native american tribes. he immersed himself in their customs, languages and beliefs. he detailed and photographed the tribes creating a truly comprehensive look into their lives. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 1/4\" by 12\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: photogravure"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"1663","title":{"en":"edward curtis - atsina crazy dance - a dancer kisses the grandfather"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39322/view","tags":["usart_photography","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"aiDescription":"This is a sepia-toned photographic print by Edward Curtis, titled 'Atsina Crazy Dance - A dancer kisses the grandfather'. The photograph captures two Native American figures in traditional dress engaged in an embrace or kiss, with a third figure seated in the background. The scene is set outdoors in a grassy landscape with rolling hills under a bright sky. The image has a warm, monochrome tone characteristic of early photographic prints.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:03.254Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":39322,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39323/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39323/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this moving photogravure in quarto size is from edward curtis's \n the north american indian being a series of volumes picturing and describing the indians of the united states and alaska. edited by frederick webb hodge. foreword by theodore roosevelt. field research conducted under the patronage of j. pierpont morgan . the work was published in 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: ~ 9 1/4\" by 12\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: photogravure"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"1664","title":{"en":"edward curtis - a sia man"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39323/view","tags":["usart_photography","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"aiDescription":"This item is a sepia-toned photographic portrait by Edward Curtis, titled 'A Sia Man'. The photograph focuses on the head and shoulders of an elderly Native American man. He is depicted wearing a headband, with strong facial features and visible wrinkles, conveying a sense of age and wisdom. The lighting emphasizes the contours of his face, with one side cast in shadow, and the overall tonality is warm and monochrome.","soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:03.255Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":39323,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39324/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39324/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39324/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39324/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39324/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n pach-e-po, a pottowattomie chief \n pe-che-co, a pottowattomie chief \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this originally hand-colored lithograph is from one of the rarest indian works, james otto lewis\u2019s \n the aboriginal portfolio . it was the first collection of portraits of north american indians preceding both catlin and mckenney & hall\u2019s works. george lehman & peter s. duval published the portfolio in philadelphia between 1835 and 1836. lewis was responsible with the images with hand-coloring completed by lehman & duval. \n \n \n the aboriginal portfolio is the first published portrait collection of prominent native american leaders, made \"on the spot and in the field.\" \"lewis is about to publish in numbers, a collection of indian lithographic portraits taken by him during a residence of about fifteen years among the various tribes of the west. he has succeeded in obtaining numerous portraits, all of which are remarkably true to nature. some of the lithographs we have examined, and we are sure that they are well calculated to excite interest.\" - st. louis commercial bulletin, may 18, 1835. \n \n james otto lewis (1799-1858) was born in philadelphia. he studied in st. louis and became an engraver in portraitist. he moved to detroit later, when in 1823 the governor of michigan, lewis cass, asked him to paint tens-qua-ta-wa, a shawnee prophet, in an official diplomatic delegation to the city (plate 67). cass sent the portrait to thomas l. mckenney, superintendent of indian fairs, with the request he become the official government portraitist of indian councils in the great lakes region. \n \n lewis\u2019s work was also the first large work to deal with a subject beyond the east coast and also one of the earliest american lithography projects. lewis painted indians on his travels with michigan governor lewis cass. they went on four indian treaty expeditions in the great lakes regions. unfortunately, like mckenney & hall's work, lewis's original paintings were destroyed in the smithsonian fire of 1865. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 3/4\" by 18 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"1665","title":{"en":"lewis - pair of pottowattomie chief lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39324/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. There may be some faint toned spots, handling, or minor wear / closed tears at the edges from age. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This item is a pair of hand-colored lithographs by Lewis, depicting 'Pottowattomie Chief' figures. The first lithograph shows a younger chief, 'Pach-e-po', wearing a patterned head covering and a blue coat. The second lithograph portrays an older chief, 'Pe-chah-co', with a beard, leaning on a staff, and wearing a light blue garment. Both portraits are bust-length and include biographical text in English below the image, identifying the subjects as Potawatomi leaders.","soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:03.257Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":39324,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39325/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39325/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare aquatint engraving is from karl bodmer's \n travels in the interior of north america or \n voyage dans l\u2019intérieur de l\u2019amérique du nord executé pendant les années 1832, 1833 et 1834 . the work was published in paris, coblentz and london between 1839 and 1842. it has the blind stamp. \n \n karl bodmer's images show great versatility and technical virtuosity and give us a uniquely accomplished and detailed picture of a previously little understood (and soon to vanish) way of life. swiss-born bodmer was engaged by prince maximilian zu wied-neuwied specifically to provide a record of his travels in north america, principally among the plains indians. \n \n in the company of david dreidoppel (prince maximilian's servant and hunting companion), their travels in north america were to last from 1832 to 1834. they arrived in boston in july 1832, traveled on to philadelphia, where they stayed with napoleon bonaparte's elder brother joseph. from here they headed west across pennsylvania across the alleghenies to pittsburgh and the ohio country, visiting all the important german settlements en route. \n \n their most important stop on their route west was at the utopian colony of new harmony in indiana. the prince spent five months there in the company of some of the country's leading scientific men, and studying all the relevant literature on backcountry america. on 24 march 1833 the party reached st. louis, missouri, and the start of the journey into indian country. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10\" by 11 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"1666","title":{"en":"karl bodmer - mahsette-kuiuab, chief ot he croc-indians. 22"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39325/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. There is some very faint foxing nearer to the edges. There is some tissue residue near the left edge. The upper right nomenclature is pasted from a different sheet to correct the plate. 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":500,"aiDescription":"This is a hand-colored lithograph by Karl Bodmer, titled 'Mahsette-kuiuab, Chief of the Croc-Indians'. The portrait depicts a Native American man from the chest up, with dark hair tied back and striking vertical striped tattoos across his chest and shoulders. He is shown wearing an animal fur or hide wrap over one shoulder. 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There is some very faint toning or discoloration to the margins. 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":500,"aiDescription":"This item is a hand-colored lithograph by Karl Bodmer, titled 'Dacota Woman and Assiniboin Girl'. The artwork portrays two Native American figures, a woman and a young girl, standing on a slight incline with a river and distant landscape in the background. The woman wears intricate patterned clothing and jewelry, while the girl is in a simpler dress with face paint. Both figures are depicted in profile, rendered with detailed coloring that highlights their attire and features against a muted sky.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:03.260Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":39326,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":5000,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/016/016.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/017/017.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/018/018.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/019/019.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/020/020.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/021/021.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/022/022.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/023/023.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/024/024.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/025/025.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/026/026.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/027/027.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/028/028.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39327/029/029.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this is an important and rare americana collection with 300 cards is louis prang's \n american card album . the cards were published by l. prang & co in 1864 in boston. \n \n the volume is bound in contemporary green calf over beige cloth, spine gilt lettered, metal clasps. the title leaf is printed in gold. there are 300 chromolithographed cards in total mounted to gray card album pages. \n \n it includes the rare 12 card second series of \"life in camp\" by winslow homer. it also includes other prang series including: \"views in central park, new york\" (24), \"white mountain scenery\" (12), \"winter scenes\" (12), as well as various chromos on the following subjects: roses, plants and herbs (84), ferns & mosses (24), leaves (24), butterflies (24), birds (48), farm animals (12), america & the world (12). \n \n prang and homer issued the \"life in camp\" series in december of 1864. \"a careful examination of [these images] reveals in rough form the subject matter of two of homer's wartime canvases.\" (neely & holzer, the union image: popular prints of the civil war north, pp 69-70) in december of 1863, during the creation of campaign sketches, homer had written to prang, \"the stone was received all right. i shall commence it very soon, probably send it to you week from wednesday, \" evincing the very real possibility that homer himself drew the images for these lithographs on stone. \n \n louis prang (1824-1909) was an american printer, lithographer, and publisher. he has been referred to as the \"father of the american christmas card.\" \n \n winslow homer (1836-1910) was an american painter and printmaker. he began as an apprentice in 1854 in boston working for john h. bufford and by 1859 he was creating illustrations for \n harper's weekly . he created some of the most important and valued illustrations during the civil war. \n \n provenance: susan f. willis (contemporary inscription from father) \n \n \n paper size: album ~ 9 1/8\" by ~ 9\"; card size ~ 2 1/2\" by 4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: album with 300 card chromolithographs"},"estimateMax":25000,"lotNumber":"1668","title":{"en":"prang's american card album with winslow homer's \"life in camp\" - album with 300 card chromolithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39327/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. The spine is rubbed slightly, boards slightly soiled. There is occasional minor stain or spots to cards, but generally very clean with vibrant color. 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":5000,"aiDescription":"This item is Prang's American Card Album, a collection containing 300 chromolithograph cards. The album is bound in green leather with gold tooling on the spine. It displays pages filled with various chromolithographs, including botanical illustrations of roses and a series titled \"Life in Camp\" by Winslow Homer, depicting scenes of military life. The cards are arranged systematically within the album, offering a diverse visual catalog from the period.","soldPrice":8050,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:03.262Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$20,000 - $25,000","currency":"USD","id":39327,"estimateMin":20000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39328/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this striking etching is from marc chagall's illustrations for jean de la fontaine's \n fables . the work was published in paris by teriade in 1952. this is from publication 139 of 200 published (15 of which were hors commerce copies in roman numerals). \n \n chagall produced the etchings for this work between 1927 and 1931. the art was commissioned by ambroise vollard and first published in this work in 1952. it blends fontaine's collection of 17th century moral tales with chagall's distinct style. \n \n each aquatint etching is on bfk rives woven paper. the original text page will be included unless noted in the condition statement. a photocopy of the title page and signed justification page will be included with the purchase. \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 jean de la fontaine (1621-1695) was a french poet and fabulist. he would become a prominent author in the french canon. he collected and adapted near 240 fables from aesop, phaedrus, as well as eastern, oriental, and continental fables. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 5/8\" by 15 1/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: aquatint etching"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"1669","title":{"en":"chagall & fontaine's fables - the fox and the turkeys [le renard & les poulets d'inde]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39328/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":200,"aiDescription":"This is an etching by Marc Chagall from Fontaine's Fables, illustrating 'The Fox and the Turkeys' (Le Renard & les Poulets d'Inde). The artwork features a dark, expressionistic style, depicting a fox lurking amidst trees while a group of turkeys perch on a branch above. A crescent moon is visible in the cloudy night sky, adding to the dramatic atmosphere. The print is monochrome, showcasing Chagall's distinctive figurative and narrative approach.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:03.263Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":39328,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39329/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this striking etching is from marc chagall's illustrations for jean de la fontaine's \n fables . the work was published in paris by teriade in 1952. this is from publication 139 of 200 published (15 of which were hors commerce copies in roman numerals). \n \n chagall produced the etchings for this work between 1927 and 1931. the art was commissioned by ambroise vollard and first published in this work in 1952. it blends fontaine's collection of 17th century moral tales with chagall's distinct style. \n \n each aquatint etching is on bfk rives woven paper. the original text page will be included unless noted in the condition statement. a photocopy of the title page and signed justification page will be included with the purchase. \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 jean de la fontaine (1621-1695) was a french poet and fabulist. he would become a prominent author in the french canon. he collected and adapted near 240 fables from aesop, phaedrus, as well as eastern, oriental, and continental fables. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 5/8\" by 15 1/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: aquatint etching"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"1670","title":{"en":"chagall & fontaine's fables - the fish and the shepherd playing the flute [les poissons & le berger qui joue de la fluet]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39329/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. 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The print is rendered in a monochromatic style, with a moon in the sky, reflecting Chagall's characteristic dreamlike and evocative visual storytelling.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:03.265Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":39329,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39330/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this striking etching is from marc chagall's illustrations for jean de la fontaine's \n fables . the work was published in paris by teriade in 1952. this is from publication 139 of 200 published (15 of which were hors commerce copies in roman numerals). \n \n chagall produced the etchings for this work between 1927 and 1931. the art was commissioned by ambroise vollard and first published in this work in 1952. it blends fontaine's collection of 17th century moral tales with chagall's distinct style. \n \n each aquatint etching is on bfk rives woven paper. the original text page will be included unless noted in the condition statement. a photocopy of the title page and signed justification page will be included with the purchase. \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 jean de la fontaine (1621-1695) was a french poet and fabulist. he would become a prominent author in the french canon. he collected and adapted near 240 fables from aesop, phaedrus, as well as eastern, oriental, and continental fables. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 5/8\" by 15 1/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: aquatint etching"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"1671","title":{"en":"chagall & fontaine's fables - the partridge and the roosters [la perdix et les coqs]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39330/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. 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The print utilizes stark black and white contrasts to define the birds and their environment.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:59.132Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":39330,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39331/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this striking etching is from marc chagall's illustrations for jean de la fontaine's \n fables . the work was published in paris by teriade in 1952. this is from publication 139 of 200 published (15 of which were hors commerce copies in roman numerals). \n \n chagall produced the etchings for this work between 1927 and 1931. the art was commissioned by ambroise vollard and first published in this work in 1952. it blends fontaine's collection of 17th century moral tales with chagall's distinct style. \n \n each aquatint etching is on bfk rives woven paper. the original text page will be included unless noted in the condition statement. a photocopy of the title page and signed justification page will be included with the purchase. \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 jean de la fontaine (1621-1695) was a french poet and fabulist. he would become a prominent author in the french canon. he collected and adapted near 240 fables from aesop, phaedrus, as well as eastern, oriental, and continental fables. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 5/8\" by 15 1/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: aquatint etching"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"1672","title":{"en":"chagall & fontaine's fables - the tortoise and the two ducks [la tortue & les deux canards]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39331/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":200,"aiDescription":"This is an etching by Chagall, serving as an illustration for Fontaine's Fables, titled \"The Tortoise and the Two Ducks\" (La Tortue & les Deux Canards). The subject matter features a prominent tortoise in the foreground, with two ducks depicted above and slightly behind it. The ducks appear to be in mid-flight or motion, their forms dynamically rendered with expressive lines and textures. The print is characterized by its bold, gestural black lines and a textured background that emphasizes movement.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:59.134Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":39331,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39332/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39332/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39332/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning and rare lithograph is from alphonse mucha's \"documents décoratifs\" which was edited by gabriel mourey. the work was published in paris by librairie centrale des beaux-arts in 1902. \n \n the work was an excellent representation of his work in the art nouveau movement. it included images of flowers, fauna, women, jewellery, kerosene lamps, cutlery, posters, furniture, and illustrations for books. \n \n mucha \"illustrates the process of stylisation and simplification that transforms a drawing from nature to an object for practical use [...] the compatibility of design and material is emphasized in applications of an identical motif on tableware, lace or jewelry. examples for graphic artists include studies of nude or draped figures and of heads. mucha's drawings and applied designs show virtuosity that surpasses technical ability. the publication was considered an invaluable textbook for artisans and designers and was used by art students in france and abroad, including russia.\" (v. arwas et al. alphonse mucha the spirit of art nouveau (alexandria, va: 1998), p.310) \n \n alphonse (alfons) maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement. \n \n provenance: property from the collection of seymour stein \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 18\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"1673","title":{"en":"mucha, folio - pair of lithographs of serving dishes"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39332/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This lot features a pair of lithographs by Mucha from a folio, illustrating various Art Nouveau-style serving dishes and utensils. The prints showcase intricate designs for items such as covered serving bowls, ladles, egg cups, and decorative spoons, characterized by organic flowing lines and floral motifs. Rendered in monochromatic tones, these prints serve as design illustrations, potentially from a catalog or design compendium, highlighting the elaborate decorative arts of the period.","soldPrice":220,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:59.135Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":39332,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39333/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning and rare lithograph is from alphonse mucha's \"documents décoratifs\" which was edited by gabriel mourey. the work was published in paris by librairie centrale des beaux-arts in 1902. \n \n the work was an excellent representation of his work in the art nouveau movement. it included images of flowers, fauna, women, jewellery, kerosene lamps, cutlery, posters, furniture, and illustrations for books. \n \n mucha \"illustrates the process of stylisation and simplification that transforms a drawing from nature to an object for practical use [...] the compatibility of design and material is emphasized in applications of an identical motif on tableware, lace or jewelry. examples for graphic artists include studies of nude or draped figures and of heads. mucha's drawings and applied designs show virtuosity that surpasses technical ability. the publication was considered an invaluable textbook for artisans and designers and was used by art students in france and abroad, including russia.\" (v. arwas et al. alphonse mucha the spirit of art nouveau (alexandria, va: 1998), p.310) \n \n alphonse (alfons) maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement. \n \n provenance: property from the collection of seymour stein \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 18\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"1674","title":{"en":"mucha, folio - interior decor or design. 67"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39333/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This Mucha folio print, plate 67, is an illustration of interior decor or design elements, rendered in sepia tones. The subject matter includes a classical female figure in flowing drapery, various decorative objects such as an ornate table and a large, stylized vase or globe, and architectural or decorative motifs. Art Nouveau influences are evident in the organic lines, flowing forms, and intricate details, suggesting a design study or a pattern for decorative arts of the period.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:59.137Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":39333,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39334/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning and rare lithograph is from alphonse mucha's \"documents décoratifs\" which was edited by gabriel mourey. the work was published in paris by librairie centrale des beaux-arts in 1902. \n \n the work was an excellent representation of his work in the art nouveau movement. it included images of flowers, fauna, women, jewellery, kerosene lamps, cutlery, posters, furniture, and illustrations for books. \n \n mucha \"illustrates the process of stylisation and simplification that transforms a drawing from nature to an object for practical use [...] the compatibility of design and material is emphasized in applications of an identical motif on tableware, lace or jewelry. examples for graphic artists include studies of nude or draped figures and of heads. mucha's drawings and applied designs show virtuosity that surpasses technical ability. the publication was considered an invaluable textbook for artisans and designers and was used by art students in france and abroad, including russia.\" (v. arwas et al. alphonse mucha the spirit of art nouveau (alexandria, va: 1998), p.310) \n \n alphonse (alfons) maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement. \n \n provenance: property from the collection of seymour stein \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 18\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"1675","title":{"en":"mucha, folio - design or motif. 55"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39334/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This Mucha folio print, plate 55, presents a collection of decorative designs or motifs, primarily in black and white with a grey background. The central feature is a winged design incorporating a child's face surrounded by flowers, reminiscent of cherubic or angelic imagery. Other elements include ornate floral patterns, stylized organic shapes, and a wreath motif, all demonstrating the intricate and flowing lines characteristic of the Art Nouveau style. This print likely served as a sourcebook for artists or designers during its period.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:59.138Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":39334,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39335/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning and rare lithograph is from alphonse mucha's \"documents décoratifs\" which was edited by gabriel mourey. the work was published in paris by librairie centrale des beaux-arts in 1902. \n \n the work was an excellent representation of his work in the art nouveau movement. it included images of flowers, fauna, women, jewellery, kerosene lamps, cutlery, posters, furniture, and illustrations for books. \n \n mucha \"illustrates the process of stylisation and simplification that transforms a drawing from nature to an object for practical use [...] the compatibility of design and material is emphasized in applications of an identical motif on tableware, lace or jewelry. examples for graphic artists include studies of nude or draped figures and of heads. mucha's drawings and applied designs show virtuosity that surpasses technical ability. the publication was considered an invaluable textbook for artisans and designers and was used by art students in france and abroad, including russia.\" (v. arwas et al. alphonse mucha the spirit of art nouveau (alexandria, va: 1998), p.310) \n \n alphonse (alfons) maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement. \n \n provenance: property from the collection of seymour stein \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 18\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"1676","title":{"en":"mucha, folio - animal or women design or motif (turtle, fish, beetle). 60"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39335/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This Mucha folio print, plate 60, features a series of four horizontal decorative bands or borders, illustrating animal and female designs or motifs. The bands depict repeating patterns of beetles, turtles, fish, and stylized portraits of women. The designs exhibit the curvilinear forms and naturalistic elements typical of the Art Nouveau style, rendered in monochrome. This print functions as a design template or source for repeating patterns in decorative arts.","soldPrice":130,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:59.139Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":39335,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39336/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning and rare lithograph is from alphonse mucha's \"documents décoratifs\" which was edited by gabriel mourey. the work was published in paris by librairie centrale des beaux-arts in 1902. \n \n the work was an excellent representation of his work in the art nouveau movement. it included images of flowers, fauna, women, jewellery, kerosene lamps, cutlery, posters, furniture, and illustrations for books. \n \n mucha \"illustrates the process of stylisation and simplification that transforms a drawing from nature to an object for practical use [...] the compatibility of design and material is emphasized in applications of an identical motif on tableware, lace or jewelry. examples for graphic artists include studies of nude or draped figures and of heads. mucha's drawings and applied designs show virtuosity that surpasses technical ability. the publication was considered an invaluable textbook for artisans and designers and was used by art students in france and abroad, including russia.\" (v. arwas et al. alphonse mucha the spirit of art nouveau (alexandria, va: 1998), p.310) \n \n alphonse (alfons) maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement. \n \n provenance: property from the collection of seymour stein \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 18\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"1677","title":{"en":"mucha, folio - illustration of topless woman in tree. 5"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39336/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This Mucha folio print, plate 5, is an Art Nouveau illustration depicting a topless woman nestled in a tree. The figure is rendered in a classical style with flowing drapery around her lower body and hair adorned with what appears to be a floral wreath. The background features delicate blossoms on tree branches, creating a serene and ethereal atmosphere. The print's monochrome palette with subtle tonal variations emphasizes the delicate lines and forms characteristic of Mucha's illustrative work.","soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:59.140Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":39336,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39337/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39337/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39337/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39337/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39337/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39337/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39337/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39337/008/008.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare color chromolithograph is from prof. dr. karl schumann's \n bluhende kakteen (iconographia cactacearum) . the work was published by j. neumann in germany between 1900 and 1921. the work was issued only once, and contains beautiful cactus plates illustrated by toni gurke, wife of the editor max gurke. each features original hand-finished coloring with gum arabic. the work was a comprehensive look at nearly 200 flowering cactus species, with a strong selection from central and south america. \n \n schumann founded the german cactus society and catalogued serval new species. he was also the curator of the berlin botanical museum, and he taught botany at the university of berlin. he also contributed to the field of botanical morphology and is credited with describing hundreds of new species. three botanical genera and several cactus species have been named after him. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 5/8\" by 12 3/8\" & ~ 19 1/4\" by 12 3/8\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: chromolithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"1678","title":{"en":"schumann - 7 cactus prints"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39337/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"aiDescription":"This lot comprises seven botanical prints by Schumann, specializing in cacti, from the \"Deutsche Kakteen-Gesellschaft\" (German Cactus Society). The prints feature detailed, vibrant illustrations of various cactus species, showcasing their unique forms, often with large, colorful flowers. Notable examples include a striking red-flowered cactus and several with white and yellow blossoms. These are scientific botanical prints, characterized by precise detail and color accuracy, likely from a botanical publication or series documenting plant species.","soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:59.142Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":39337,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39338/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39338/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39338/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39338/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39338/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39338/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39338/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39338/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39338/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39338/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39338/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39338/012/012.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical print comes from louis van houtte's monumental work entitled \"flore des serres et des jardins de l'europe (flowers of the greenhouses and gardens of europe)\" published between 1845 and 1883. van houtte was considered one of the premier horticulturists of his day and served as the chief editor for this work in coordination with prominent botanist charles lemaire. \n \n van houtte owned many nurseries and greenhouses where many of the plants and flowers depicted in \"flore des serres\" were actually cultivated. these plates in essence acted as his catalogue, and thus feature what were the most desirable botanicals of the time. orchids, roses, camellias, carnivorous plants, and tropical or exotic flowers were particularly shown in the work. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 6 1/2\" by 9 1/2\" & ~ 12 1/2\" by 9 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: color lithographs"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"1679","title":{"en":"van houtte - 11 leafy plant prints"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39338/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of 11 botanical prints by Van Houtte, focusing on leafy plants. The prints showcase detailed and vibrantly colored illustrations of various foliage, emphasizing the unique patterns, veins, and shapes of different leaves. Examples include large, dark green leaves with prominent white veins, and another with striking red veins on a green and white variegated leaf. These are scientific botanical illustrations, likely from a comprehensive flora or horticultural catalog, notable for their precise rendering and rich coloration.","soldPrice":220,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:59.143Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":39338,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39339/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39339/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39339/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39339/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39339/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical print comes from louis van houtte's monumental work entitled \"flore des serres et des jardins de l'europe (flowers of the greenhouses and gardens of europe)\" published between 1845 and 1883. van houtte was considered one of the premier horticulturists of his day and served as the chief editor for this work in coordination with prominent botanist charles lemaire. \n \n van houtte owned many nurseries and greenhouses where many of the plants and flowers depicted in \"flore des serres\" were actually cultivated. these plates in essence acted as his catalogue, and thus feature what were the most desirable botanicals of the time. orchids, roses, camellias, carnivorous plants, and tropical or exotic flowers were particularly shown in the work. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 6 1/2\" by 9 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: color lithographs"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"1680","title":{"en":"van houtte - 4 prints on harvesting rice, creating paper, palm, banana"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39339/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This lot contains four prints by Van Houtte, illustrating various cultural and botanical subjects. One print depicts a person cutting paper from rolls, labeled in French \"ManiĂšre de couper la substance du papier de Chine\" (Method of cutting Chinese paper). Another print shows a tropical landscape with palm and banana trees, specifically \"Plantations de Musa Ensete en Abyssinie.\" These are ethnographic and botanical illustrations, likely from a travelogue or scientific publication, providing insights into different cultures and plant environments through detailed, hand-colored imagery.","soldPrice":55,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:59.144Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":39339,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39340/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39340/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39340/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39340/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39340/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39340/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical print comes from louis van houtte's monumental work entitled \"flore des serres et des jardins de l'europe (flowers of the greenhouses and gardens of europe)\" published between 1845 and 1883. van houtte was considered one of the premier horticulturists of his day and served as the chief editor for this work in coordination with prominent botanist charles lemaire. \n \n van houtte owned many nurseries and greenhouses where many of the plants and flowers depicted in \"flore des serres\" were actually cultivated. these plates in essence acted as his catalogue, and thus feature what were the most desirable botanicals of the time. orchids, roses, camellias, carnivorous plants, and tropical or exotic flowers were particularly shown in the work. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 6 1/2\" by 9 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: color lithographs"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"1681","title":{"en":"van houtte - 5 orchid prints"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39340/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This lot features five botanical prints by Van Houtte, specifically depicting orchids. These prints are botanical illustrations, showcasing the delicate and exotic forms of various orchid species. The left print shows 'Epidendrum Atropurpureum' and 'Epidendrum Macrochilum' with pink and purple blossoms, while the right features 'Selenipedium Pearcei' with distinctive green and white flowers and long tendrils. The images are typical of 19th-century botanical art, likely hand-colored engravings or lithographs, and would appeal to collectors of vintage botanical prints or orchid enthusiasts.","soldPrice":220,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:57.392Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":39340,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39341/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39341/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39341/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39341/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39341/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39341/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39341/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical print comes from louis van houtte's monumental work entitled \"flore des serres et des jardins de l'europe (flowers of the greenhouses and gardens of europe)\" published between 1845 and 1883. van houtte was considered one of the premier horticulturists of his day and served as the chief editor for this work in coordination with prominent botanist charles lemaire. \n \n van houtte owned many nurseries and greenhouses where many of the plants and flowers depicted in \"flore des serres\" were actually cultivated. these plates in essence acted as his catalogue, and thus feature what were the most desirable botanicals of the time. orchids, roses, camellias, carnivorous plants, and tropical or exotic flowers were particularly shown in the work. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 6 1/2\" by 9 1/2\" & ~ 12 1/2\" by 9 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: color lithographs"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"1682","title":{"en":"van houtte - 6 botanical prints"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39341/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This lot presents six botanical prints by Van Houtte, consisting of vibrant floral illustrations. The left print displays a still life of 'VariĂ©tĂ©s de PĂąquerettes' (Daisies) in a classical silver urn, featuring various pink, white, and red blooms, while the right shows a detailed study of 'Lilium Sinicum' (Lilies) with bright orange, trumpet-shaped flowers. These prints are examples of botanical art, likely hand-colored engravings or lithographs from the 19th century, notable for their rich colors and detailed representations of garden flowers.","soldPrice":120,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:57.395Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":39341,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39342/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39342/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39342/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39342/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39342/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39342/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful stipple engraving is from michel etienne descourtilz's \n flore pittoresque et medicale des antilles ou histoire naturelle des plantes usuelles des colonies francaises, anglaises, espagnoles et portugaises . the work was published in paris in 1833 by chez l'editeur. each stipple engraving was printed in color but finished by hand after theodore descourtilz. \n \n michel descourtilz (1775-1839) was a french medical doctor, botanist and historian. he first focused on the medicinal properties of the plants featured. he then included plates which featured plant with commercial potential. however, this work may be most known for the tropical flora that was featured which truly showed the beautiful flora of the area. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 4 3/4\" by 7 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored stipple engraving"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"1683","title":{"en":"descourtilz - 3 squash or cucumber engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39342/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some very light scattered foxing 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":50,"aiDescription":"This lot contains three botanical engravings by Descourtilz, focusing on squash or cucumber varieties. The illustrations depict detailed studies of cucurbit plants, including fruits, leaves, and flowers. The left engraving features 'Courge Calabasse' (calabash gourd) with a distinctive light green, double-lobed fruit, while the right shows 'Courge PĂȘpon' (pepo squash) with a pale yellow, elongated fruit and prominent yellow flower. These are fine examples of early botanical prints, likely hand-colored, providing scientific and aesthetic representations of horticultural specimens.","soldPrice":65,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:57.396Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","currency":"USD","id":39342,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39343/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39343/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39343/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39343/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful stipple engraving is from michel etienne descourtilz's \n flore pittoresque et medicale des antilles ou histoire naturelle des plantes usuelles des colonies francaises, anglaises, espagnoles et portugaises . the work was published in paris in 1833 by chez l'editeur. each stipple engraving was printed in color but finished by hand after theodore descourtilz. \n \n michel descourtilz (1775-1839) was a french medical doctor, botanist and historian. he first focused on the medicinal properties of the plants featured. he then included plates which featured plant with commercial potential. however, this work may be most known for the tropical flora that was featured which truly showed the beautiful flora of the area. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 4 3/4\" by 7 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored stipple engraving"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"1684","title":{"en":"descourtilz - 3 orange or citrus engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39343/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some very light scattered foxing 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":50,"aiDescription":"This lot comprises three botanical engravings by Descourtilz, illustrating orange or citrus fruits. These prints are detailed botanical studies of citrus branches, complete with fruits, leaves, and blossoms. The left engraving depicts 'Oranger Limon' (lemon tree) with a bright yellow lemon and white flowers, while the right showcases 'Oranger Doux' (sweet orange tree) with an orange fruit and a cross-section revealing its segments. These hand-colored engravings are characteristic of early 19th-century botanical art, valued for their scientific accuracy and decorative appeal.","soldPrice":170,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:57.398Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","currency":"USD","id":39343,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39344/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39344/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39344/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful stipple engraving is from michel etienne descourtilz's \n flore pittoresque et medicale des antilles ou histoire naturelle des plantes usuelles des colonies francaises, anglaises, espagnoles et portugaises . the work was published in paris in 1833 by chez l'editeur. each stipple engraving was printed in color but finished by hand after theodore descourtilz. \n \n michel descourtilz (1775-1839) was a french medical doctor, botanist and historian. he first focused on the medicinal properties of the plants featured. he then included plates which featured plant with commercial potential. however, this work may be most known for the tropical flora that was featured which truly showed the beautiful flora of the area. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 4 3/4\" by 7 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored stipple engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"1685","title":{"en":"descourtilz - pair of melon engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39344/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some very light scattered foxing 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":50,"aiDescription":"This lot features a pair of botanical engravings by Descourtilz, depicting melon varieties. These prints are detailed botanical illustrations of gourds, showing the fruits, leaves, and flowers of the plants. The left engraving illustrates 'Courge Giraumon Ă Verrues' (warty giraumon squash) with a dark green, mottled fruit, while the right shows 'Courge Giraumon' (giraumon squash) with a cutaway revealing its interior. These hand-colored engravings are fine examples of historical botanical art, offering both scientific documentation and aesthetic appeal to collectors.","soldPrice":50,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:57.399Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":39344,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39345/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39345/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39345/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful stipple engraving is from michel etienne descourtilz's \n flore pittoresque et medicale des antilles ou histoire naturelle des plantes usuelles des colonies francaises, anglaises, espagnoles et portugaises . the work was published in paris in 1833 by chez l'editeur. each stipple engraving was printed in color but finished by hand after theodore descourtilz. \n \n michel descourtilz (1775-1839) was a french medical doctor, botanist and historian. he first focused on the medicinal properties of the plants featured. he then included plates which featured plant with commercial potential. however, this work may be most known for the tropical flora that was featured which truly showed the beautiful flora of the area. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 4 3/4\" by 7 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored stipple engraving"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"1686","title":{"en":"descourtilz - pair of watermelon & cantelope engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39345/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some very light scattered foxing 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":50,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of a pair of botanical engravings by Descourtilz, illustrating watermelon and cantaloupe. These prints are detailed botanical studies of two popular melon varieties, depicting their fruits, leaves, and flowers. The left engraving shows 'Courge PastĂšque' (watermelon) with a vibrant red cross-section, while the right features 'Melon SucrĂ© Vert' (green sweet melon or cantaloupe) with its characteristic netted skin and a slice revealing the pale green flesh. These hand-colored engravings are excellent examples of 19th-century botanical illustration, appealing to collectors of fruit and plant imagery.","soldPrice":90,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:57.400Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","currency":"USD","id":39345,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39346/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39346/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39346/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful stipple engraving is from michel etienne descourtilz's \n flore pittoresque et medicale des antilles ou histoire naturelle des plantes usuelles des colonies francaises, anglaises, espagnoles et portugaises . the work was published in paris in 1833 by chez l'editeur. each stipple engraving was printed in color but finished by hand after theodore descourtilz. \n \n michel descourtilz (1775-1839) was a french medical doctor, botanist and historian. he first focused on the medicinal properties of the plants featured. he then included plates which featured plant with commercial potential. however, this work may be most known for the tropical flora that was featured which truly showed the beautiful flora of the area. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 4 3/4\" by 7 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored stipple engraving"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"1687","title":{"en":"descourtilz - pair of pineapple engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39346/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some very light scattered foxing 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":50,"aiDescription":"This lot includes a pair of botanical engravings by Descourtilz, specifically illustrating pineapple varieties. The prints are detailed botanical studies of pineapple plants and fruits. The left engraving depicts 'Ananas Rouge' (red pineapple) with a reddish-yellow skin and a cross-section showing its pale pink interior, while the right features 'Ananas Jaune' (yellow pineapple) with a golden-brown skin. These hand-colored engravings are exemplary 19th-century botanical illustrations, capturing the distinctive forms and textures of these tropical fruits.","soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:57.402Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","currency":"USD","id":39346,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39347/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39347/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39347/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39347/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful stipple engraving is from michel etienne descourtilz's \n flore pittoresque et medicale des antilles ou histoire naturelle des plantes usuelles des colonies francaises, anglaises, espagnoles et portugaises . the work was published in paris in 1833 by chez l'editeur. each stipple engraving was printed in color but finished by hand after theodore descourtilz. \n \n michel descourtilz (1775-1839) was a french medical doctor, botanist and historian. he first focused on the medicinal properties of the plants featured. he then included plates which featured plant with commercial potential. however, this work may be most known for the tropical flora that was featured which truly showed the beautiful flora of the area. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 4 3/4\" by 7 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored stipple engraving"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"1688","title":{"en":"descourtilz - 3 passion flower engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39347/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some very light scattered foxing 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":50,"aiDescription":"This lot offers three botanical engravings by Descourtilz, focusing on passion flowers. These prints are detailed botanical illustrations of passionflower vines, featuring their distinctive flowers, fruits, and tendrils. The left engraving shows 'Grenadille Ăcarlate' with a vibrant red flower and yellow fruit, while the right depicts 'Grenadille Ă Fleurs CrispĂ©es' with an intricate blue and red flower. These hand-colored engravings are characteristic of early botanical art, showcasing the complex beauty of exotic flora.","soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:57.403Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","currency":"USD","id":39347,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39348/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39348/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39348/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39348/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39348/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39348/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39348/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39348/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39348/009/009.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical mezzotint is from johann weinmann's \"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 3/4\" by 15 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored mezzotint engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1689","title":{"en":"weinmann - 8 engravings of mallow, hibiscus, hollyhock, garden balsam"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39348/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. The work occasionally exhibits some paint smudging from the nature of the printing and coloring process, but one of the cleanest sets we've seen overall. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This lot contains eight engravings by Weinmann, featuring mallow, hibiscus, hollyhock, and garden balsam. These are botanical prints, likely hand-colored, showcasing a variety of flowering plants from the mallow family. The left print displays 'Balsamina femina flore pleno colore mixto' (double-flowered garden balsam) with an abundance of pink and white blossoms. The right print illustrates 'Alcea folijs laciniatis rubra,' 'Malva sylvestris,' and 'Alcea rosea simplex' (mallow, hibiscus, and hollyhock) with pink and red flowers. These engravings are examples of 18th-century botanical illustration, known for their detailed and somewhat stylized representations.","soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:57.404Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39348,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39349/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39349/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39349/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39349/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39349/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical mezzotint is from johann weinmann's \"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 3/4\" by 15 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored mezzotint engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1690","title":{"en":"weinmann - 4 anemone engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39349/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. The work occasionally exhibits some paint smudging from the nature of the printing and coloring process, but one of the cleanest sets we've seen overall. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This lot presents four anemone engravings by Weinmann, showcasing various forms and colors of anemone flowers. These are botanical prints, likely hand-colored, illustrating the delicate beauty of different anemone species. The left print features several pink and red anemones, some with frilly double petals, alongside their leaves. The right print displays a collection of yellow, red, and pink anemones, including a striped yellow variety, and notably, a butterfly hovering near one bloom, adding a naturalistic element. These engravings are typical of 18th-century botanical art, valued for their detailed representation of flora.","soldPrice":270,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:57.406Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":39349,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39350/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39350/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39350/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39350/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39350/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful botanical mezzotint is from johann weinmann's \"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 3/4\" by 15 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored mezzotint engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"1691","title":{"en":"weinmann - 4 engravings of arum & calla lily"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39350/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. The work occasionally exhibits some paint smudging from the nature of the printing and coloring process, but one of the cleanest sets we've seen overall. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This lot features four botanical engravings by Weinmann, depicting arum and calla lilies. The images are detailed natural history illustrations, likely from an 18th-century botanical atlas, showcasing different stages or varieties of these plants. Materials used are paper and ink for the engravings, possibly with hand-coloring. The subjects include a white calla lily with its associated leaf and stem, alongside an arum plant with distinctively spotted leaves and a prominent corm and root system. The engravings have numerical annotations (N. 174, N. 273) and Latin species names.","soldPrice":220,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:59.351Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":39350,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39351/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39351/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39351/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39351/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39351/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n dianthus armeria after ledel for oeder \n pelargonium betonicum after herz for jacquin \n fumaria bulbosa after ledel for curtis \n pelargonium semitrilobium after schmid for jacquin \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this superb original botanical watercolor is from a manuscript entitled \"hortus botanicus\" which illustrated plants according to the linnaean system and willdenow's revisions. the manuscript was completed in vienna between 1810 and 1820. the paper is dutch and datable to the late 18th and early 19th century. there are watermarks from the makers of c.& j. honig, j. kool, j. villedary, and d. & c. blauw. \n \n karl ludwig willdenow completed a comprehensive and influential revision of sir charles linnaeus's \"species plantarum\" with his work \"series plantarum\" and dated between 1797 and 1805. this collection follows the revisions willdenow created and is profusely illustrated. \n \n each watercolor details the sources for the illustration in the lower nomenclature. the original artist is named in the left corner and the right corner states the source work of the original illustration. the watercolor artist for the manuscript is unknown. a good portion of the watercolors were after jacquin's works including \"icones plantarum rariores, florae austriacae, \" and \"plantarum rariorum horti caesarei schoenbrunnensis\". illustrations were also after aiton, william curtis, oeder, scopoli, cavanilles, besler, rheede, roxburgh, banks, and pallas. \n \n provenance: library of henry rogers broughton \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/2\" by 16 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: original watercolor"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1692","title":{"en":"4 original botanical watercolors (according to linnaeus system)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39351/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - There is about 1\" of tabbed edge from binding at the left edge not included in measurement of paper / border area."},"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This lot presents four original botanical watercolors, drawn according to the Linnaeus system. These detailed natural history illustrations depict flowering plants, likely from the 18th or 19th century. The watercolors are executed on paper, showcasing the delicate details of the foliage, stems, and small pink flowers. One image features 'Pelargonium semitrilobum' with multiple blossoms and leaves, while the other illustrates 'Dianthus armeria' with numerous small pink flowers on slender stems, complete with an inset detail of flower parts.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:59.353Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39351,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39352/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39352/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39352/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39352/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39352/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n verbascum lychnitis after ledel for oeder \n capscium after ledel \n saxifraga mutata after ledel for jacquin \n tussilago alba foemina after ledel \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this superb original botanical watercolor is from a manuscript entitled \"hortus botanicus\" which illustrated plants according to the linnaean system and willdenow's revisions. the manuscript was completed in vienna between 1810 and 1820. the paper is dutch and datable to the late 18th and early 19th century. there are watermarks from the makers of c.& j. honig, j. kool, j. villedary, and d. & c. blauw. \n \n karl ludwig willdenow completed a comprehensive and influential revision of sir charles linnaeus's \"species plantarum\" with his work \"series plantarum\" and dated between 1797 and 1805. this collection follows the revisions willdenow created and is profusely illustrated. \n \n each watercolor details the sources for the illustration in the lower nomenclature. the original artist is named in the left corner and the right corner states the source work of the original illustration. the watercolor artist for the manuscript is unknown. a good portion of the watercolors were after jacquin's works including \"icones plantarum rariores, florae austriacae, \" and \"plantarum rariorum horti caesarei schoenbrunnensis\". illustrations were also after aiton, william curtis, oeder, scopoli, cavanilles, besler, rheede, roxburgh, banks, and pallas. \n \n provenance: library of henry rogers broughton \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/2\" by 16 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: original watercolor"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1693","title":{"en":"4 original botanical watercolors (according to linnaeus system)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39352/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - There is about 1\" of tabbed edge from binding at the left edge not included in measurement of paper / border area."},"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This lot contains four original botanical watercolors, classified according to the Linnaeus system. These are natural history illustrations on paper, likely from the 18th or 19th century, featuring distinct plant species. One watercolor depicts 'Verbascum lychnitis' with vibrant yellow flowers arranged on a tall stalk and a large, dark green leaf alongside, with an inset of a single flower. The other illustration showcases 'Capsicum' (pepper plant) with green leaves and developing orange and green fruits, accompanied by a small blue insect and a seed pod detail.","soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:59.355Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39352,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39353/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39353/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39353/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39353/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39353/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39353/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39353/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this detailed, hand-colored engraving is from pieter cramer and caspar stoll\u2019s \"de uitlandsche kapellen voorkomende in de drie waereld-deelen... papillons exotiques des trois parties du monde l\u2019asie, l\u2019afrique et l\u2019amerique\". the work was published in amsterdam and utrecht between 1775 and 1784 b y s. j. baalde and barthelemy wild. the work was likely of an edition of 500 published based on the subscribers list. \n \n pieter cramer was the primary author, while casper stoll completed the project after cramer\u2019s passing in 1777. gerrit lambertz was the commissioned colorist for the work. each hand-colored engraving featured exotic butterflies and moths. \"papillons exotiques\" is the first work on entomology which was arranged according to the linnean method. over 1700 species were depicted in the work. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 1/2\" by 12\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"1694","title":{"en":"cramer - 6 butterfly engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39353/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. 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,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of six butterfly engravings by Cramer, presented as natural history illustrations. The engravings, likely from the 18th or 19th century, are printed on paper. Each page displays multiple butterfly specimens from various angles, featuring a range of colors including black, brown, orange, and tan, with intricate wing patterns. The images provide detailed views of both the upper and underside of the butterflies' wings, with numerical annotations such as \"Pl. CCCL\" and \"Pl. CCCXLIX\" suggesting their origin in a larger illustrated work.","soldPrice":575,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:59.356Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":39353,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39354/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39354/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39354/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39354/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39354/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this detailed, hand-colored engraving is from pieter cramer and caspar stoll\u2019s \"de uitlandsche kapellen voorkomende in de drie waereld-deelen... papillons exotiques des trois parties du monde l\u2019asie, l\u2019afrique et l\u2019amerique\". the work was published in amsterdam and utrecht between 1775 and 1784 b y s. j. baalde and barthelemy wild. the work was likely of an edition of 500 published based on the subscribers list. \n \n pieter cramer was the primary author, while casper stoll completed the project after cramer\u2019s passing in 1777. gerrit lambertz was the commissioned colorist for the work. each hand-colored engraving featured exotic butterflies and moths. \"papillons exotiques\" is the first work on entomology which was arranged according to the linnean method. over 1700 species were depicted in the work. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 1/2\" by 12\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"1695","title":{"en":"cramer - 4 butterfly engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39354/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. 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,"aiDescription":"This lot includes four butterfly engravings by Cramer, serving as natural history illustrations. These engravings, likely from the 18th or 19th century, are printed on paper. They feature various butterfly species depicted from multiple perspectives, showcasing diverse wing shapes and patterns in colors such as black, brown, green, orange, and white. The illustrations include detailed views of the dorsal and ventral sides of the wings, with annotations like \"Pl. CCXI\" and \"Pl. CCLXXXIX\" indicating their place within a larger collection.","soldPrice":240,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:59.357Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":39354,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39355/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39355/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39355/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39355/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39355/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39355/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39355/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39355/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39355/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39355/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39355/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39355/012/012.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare, originally hand-colored shell engraving is from louis-charles kiener's \n species général et iconographie des coquilles vivantes, comprenant la collection du muséum d'histoire naturelle de paris, la collection lamarck, celle du prince masséna et les découvertes récentes des voyageurs . this first edition volume was published in paris between 1834 and 1880 by rousseau, bailliere, s.d. \n \n this was at the time that lithography was becoming the popular mode of publication, but kiener chose to use stipple engraving with original hand-coloring for each plate in the work. it was an expansive work on conchology that classified the shells according to the systems of cuvier and lamarck. \n \n kiener used the famous delessert collection and the natural history museum of paris to illustrate his work. together these collections were the most varied fund of conchological material available. \"he soon put it to good use; and in 1834 he published the first part of his spécies. this exquisitely illustrated iconography, started before the sowerbys and reeve began to issue theirs, appeared at intervals up to 1879, when eleven volumes had been completed. all devoted to the illustration of marine gastopods with the exception of the tenth volume, which includes a monograph on the bivalve genus thracia. the eleventh volume is the work of paul fischer. all the illustrations are by celebrated french engravers and artists of the day.\" (dance. hist. of shell collecting p. 137) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 6\" by 9 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"1696","title":{"en":"kiener - 11 shell engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39355/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This lot comprises eleven shell engravings by Kiener, presented as natural history illustrations of marine gastropods. The engravings, likely from the 19th century, are printed on paper. Each page features multiple Turbo shells (Turbo maragaritaceum, Turbo variabile, etc.) depicted with great detail, showcasing their spiraled forms, varied textures, and intricate color patterns in shades of brown, green, and cream. Some shells are shown with their aperture visible, and the plates are numbered \"Pl. 21\" and \"Pl. 26\", with Latin species names.","soldPrice":230,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:17:59.359Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":39355,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39356/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39356/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39356/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39356/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39356/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n red-bellied squirrel. 38 \n downy squirrel. 25 \n fox squirrel. 68 \n say's squirrel. 89included in this lot: \n \n texan skunk. 53 \n red texan wolf. 82 \n texan lynx. 92 \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this octavo lithograph is from john james audubon's \"the quadrupeds of north america\". the work was published in new york between 1849 and 1854. \n \n \"quadrupeds\" was audubon's final great natural history work. his animal drawings are still considered some ofthe finest prints published in america. the folio edition of this work marked the first time that america's animals were described and illustrated in one publication and the octavo publication continued that effort. \n \n audubon and his son, john woodhouse, drew all of the quadrupeds in the work. victor gifford audubon drew the backgrounds for many of the prints. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/2\" by 7\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"1697","title":{"en":"audubon - 4 squirrel lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39356/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 marks or imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":50,"aiDescription":"This lot features seven bird prints by Greene, specifically depicting parrakeets and love-birds. The genre is natural history illustration, focusing on ornithological subjects. One print shows a Rose-hill or Rosella Parrakeet with vibrant red, yellow, blue, and black plumage perched on a branch. Another displays two Splendid Parrakeets, one primarily yellow with a red breast and blue head, and the other green with a blue head, both perched on a leafy branch with berries. 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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":40,"aiDescription":"This lot comprises twenty bird prints by Lemaire, including hummingbirds, a cardinal, tanager, jay, roller, kingfisher, and cock-of-the-rock. These natural history illustrations depict various bird species in their habitats, often with accompanying botanical elements. One print shows a grey tanager near a nest with eggs and a yellow flower, while another features a grey bird above a red cardinal. A third print displays two different blue and purple rollers, each perched on a branch. The prints likely date from the 18th or 19th century and are hand-colored engravings or lithographs.","soldPrice":750,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:06.608Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39361,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39362/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39362/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39362/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39362/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39362/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39362/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39362/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"plates from gould's \n birds of great britain: buff-breasted sandpiper [tryngites rufescens] great shearwater [puffinus major] arctic skua [stercorarius parasiticus] description of the work: this remarkable folio lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s birds of great britain . the work was published in london between 1862 and 1873. 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. birds of great britain allowed gould to cultivate his aesthetic style. he created very appealing compositions often featuring nests and young with the adult species and intricate backgrounds. gould realized that the artistry would make this work far more intriguing than its predecessor birds of europe and thus introduced 750 copies. birds of great britain remains vastly popular today. 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. plates from birds of asia : bearded tree-swift [dendrochelidon mystaceus] white-breasted water hen [gallinula phoenicura] description of the work: this remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \"birds of asia\" published in london between 1850 and 1883. the plate of crimson-breasted partridge is speicifcally a pattern plate without text. 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.\"birds of asia\". \"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. 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. 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. plate from birds of australia turnstone [strepsilas interpres] description of the work: this hand-colored folio lithograph is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s 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. 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. john gould's first work in connection with australian birds was 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, 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.' 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) 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. paper size: ~ 14 3/4\" by 21 1/2\" paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1703","title":{"en":"gould, pattern plates - 6 bird lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39362/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,"aiDescription":"This lot contains six bird lithographs by Gould, described as 'pattern plates.' The prints are natural history illustrations featuring different bird species. One lithograph depicts a Gallinula phoenicera, a black, white, and brown water bird with a green beak and long yellow legs, standing in water with two chicks in a nest. Another shows two Stercorarius parasiticus (Parasitic Jaegers), one adult with dark brown plumage and a light brown head, and a chick, set in a landscape with low vegetation. These lithographs are finely detailed, characteristic of Gould's ornithological works, likely from the 19th century.","soldPrice":550,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:06.609Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39362,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39363/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39363/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39363/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39363/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39363/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39363/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39363/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39363/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39363/009/009.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n blyth's laughing thrush [trochalopteron blythii] \n lesser florikin [sypheotides auritus] \n caylonese pygmy woodpecker [iyngipicus gymnopthalmus] \n sonnerat's pygmy woodpecker [iyngipicus maculatus] \n victor's pygmy woodpecker [iyngipicus nanus] \n travancore pygmy woodpecker [iyngipicus peninsularis] \n cinnamon-bellied nuthatch [sitta cinnamoventris] \n indian cliff swallow [lagenoplastes fluvicolar] \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \"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.\"birds of asia\". \n \n \n \n \"birds of asia\" featured some of the most vibrant varieties of birds to be found around the world due to the wide reaching natural fauna of the expansive geographical region. the work took thirty-four years to complete and is considered one of gould\u2019s greatest accomplishments. \n \n trogons, kingfishers, sunbirds, woodpeckers, pheasants, and parrots are all featured in the bountiful work. the backgrounds should also be given particular note, as it was clear gould was especially drawn to the natural flora and delineated the bird\u2019s surroundings with great detail. \n \n john gould created nearly 3000 hand-colored plates of animals in his extensive career. gould gained much of his knowledge by observation and experience and contributed greatly to scientific knowledge at the time. gould is believed to have done the original sketches for all of the plates. he utilized many talented artists to help create the finished lithograph including his wife elizabeth coxen gould, edward lear, joseph wolf, william hart, and h. c. richter. even at the time of publication, gould\u2019s plates were very expensive and only sold to a small set of subscribers. due to the limited subscriber list, the plates remain rare and of high value for collectors today. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 3/4\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"1704","title":{"en":"gould, asia - 8 bird lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39363/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,"aiDescription":"This lot includes eight bird lithographs by Gould, originating from his \"Asia\" series. These natural history illustrations showcase various Asian bird species. One print features two Iyngipicus penninsularis birds (likely woodpeckers or piculets), one perched on a branch with ivy and the other below it. Another lithograph depicts two Sypheotides auritus (Lesser Floricans), with a striking male bird, predominantly black with white wings and distinctive head plumes, alongside a camouflaged female in tall grasses. The illustrations are detailed and colored, typical of 19th-century ornithological studies.","soldPrice":290,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:06.611Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":39363,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39364/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable ornithology lithograph with hand-finished color is from the esteemed john gould\u2019s \"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.\"birds of asia\". \n \n \n \n \"birds of asia\" featured some of the most vibrant varieties of birds to be found around the world due to the wide reaching natural fauna of the expansive geographical region. the work took thirty-four years to complete and is considered one of gould\u2019s greatest accomplishments. \n \n trogons, kingfishers, sunbirds, woodpeckers, pheasants, and parrots are all featured in the bountiful work. the backgrounds should also be given particular note, as it was clear gould was especially drawn to the natural flora and delineated the bird\u2019s surroundings with great detail. \n \n john gould created nearly 3000 hand-colored plates of animals in his extensive career. gould gained much of his knowledge by observation and experience and contributed greatly to scientific knowledge at the time. gould is believed to have done the original sketches for all of the plates. he utilized many talented artists to help create the finished lithograph including his wife elizabeth coxen gould, edward lear, joseph wolf, william hart, and h. c. richter. even at the time of publication, gould\u2019s plates were very expensive and only sold to a small set of subscribers. due to the limited subscriber list, the plates remain rare and of high value for collectors today. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 3/4\" by 21 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"1705","title":{"en":"gould, asia - caucasian black grouse [tetrao mlokosiewiczi]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39364/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,"aiDescription":"This lot features a single bird lithograph by Gould from his \"Asia\" collection, specifically depicting the Caucasian Black Grouse (Tetrao mlokosiewiczi). The natural history illustration shows a large male grouse, predominantly black with a red eye comb and a white patch on its wing, perched on a pine branch. In the background, a smaller brown female grouse is perched on another branch, and a third bird is in flight, all against a subtly colored sky. The print is a detailed ornithological study, characteristic of 19th-century scientific illustration.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:06.612Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":39364,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39365/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39365/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39365/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39365/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39365/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n black-billed sicklebill [drepanornis albertisi] \n spotted bower-bird [chlamydodera maculata] \n rifle bird [ptiloris paradiseus] \n king bird of paradise [cicinnurus regius] \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this folio hand-colored chromolithograph is from charles barney cory's \n beautiful and curious birds of the world . the work was published by the author in boston in 1883. \n \n this spectacular chromolithograph comes from the cory's extremely rare work. the large folio chromolithographs are considered one of the finest ornithological works of its day. in the preface to his great work, cory states: 'in writing the present work i have striven to bring together some of the wonderful examples of the ornithological world, and to illustrate them in such a manner that others besides naturalists may become acquainted with the beautiful forms of bird life which inhabit our globe.' given cory's stated aim it is unsurprising that he has concentrated on the most spectacular bird family of all: the birds of paradise and their relatives the lyre bird and the spotted bower bird. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 1/2\u201d by 27\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: chromolithograph, some with hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"1706","title":{"en":"cory, elephant folio - 4 bird of paradise prints"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39365/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There are a few light marks nearer to the edges. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - Due to the large size of the plates, this will need to be shipped in a tube."},"directSalePrice":300,"aiDescription":"This lot includes four bird of paradise prints by Cory, presented in an elephant folio format. These natural history illustrations are primarily monochromatic, possibly sepia-toned or uncolored, depicting various bird species. One print shows two Chlamydodera maculata (Spotted Bowerbirds) near a bower made of grass, illustrating nesting behavior. Another print features two Drepanornis albertisi (Black-billed Sicklebills) perched on a branch with tropical foliage, notable for their long, curved beaks. The prints emphasize anatomical detail and habitat, consistent with late 19th or early 20th-century ornithological works.","soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:06.614Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":39365,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39366/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39366/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this scarce and splendid gouache watercolor illustration is from theophilus johnson's \n illustrations of typical birds . each gouache watercolor illustration is heightened with gum arabic and mounted to a larger board. the work was published by dartford heath in 1900. this is a first series and one of the few works johnson printed in folio. there appears to be very few of this work that has ever come to market. \n \n \"theophilus johnson (1836-1919) was an amateur naturalist and artist, who produced a considerable number of natural history books during the latter half of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. these are remarkable in being entirely illustrated with original watercolours and drawings by johnson himself, as well as having text either printed or written in excellent longhand by him. i t is not known how many such books he completed. the natural history museum, london, holds 29 (all but five relating to entomology) and the zoological society holds four more.\" (howard radclyffe) \n \n provenance: sotheby's 1993; bradley martin sotheby's new york sale, 1989 \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 1/4\" by 18\"; image size ~ 9 1/4\" by 12 1/2\" (illustration is mounted to larger backing paper.) \n \n \n paper type or special features: mounted gouache watercolor illustrations"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1707","title":{"en":"johnson, original watercolor - african grey parrot"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39366/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition. There are a few small marks nearer the edges of the image. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is an original watercolor painting by Johnson, depicting an African Grey Parrot. The avian subject is shown in profile, perched on a tree branch, with its characteristic grey plumage and a vibrant red tail. The background features foliage in shades of green and yellow against a light blue sky. The artwork is a colorful and direct portrayal of the bird, highlighting its distinctive features.","soldPrice":270,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:06.615Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39366,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39367/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39367/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this scarce and splendid gouache watercolor illustration is from theophilus johnson's \n illustrations of typical birds . each gouache watercolor illustration is heightened with gum arabic and mounted to a larger board. the work was published by dartford heath in 1900. this is a first series and one of the few works johnson printed in folio. there appears to be very few of this work that has ever come to market. \n \n \"theophilus johnson (1836-1919) was an amateur naturalist and artist, who produced a considerable number of natural history books during the latter half of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. these are remarkable in being entirely illustrated with original watercolours and drawings by johnson himself, as well as having text either printed or written in excellent longhand by him. i t is not known how many such books he completed. the natural history museum, london, holds 29 (all but five relating to entomology) and the zoological society holds four more.\" (howard radclyffe) \n \n provenance: sotheby's 1993; bradley martin sotheby's new york sale, 1989 \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 1/4\" by 18\"; image size ~ 9 1/4\" by 12 1/2\" (illustration is mounted to larger backing paper.) \n \n \n paper type or special features: mounted gouache watercolor illustrations"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1708","title":{"en":"johnson, original watercolor - cockatoos"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39367/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition. There are a couple small water spots near the bird heads. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is an original watercolor painting by Johnson, featuring three cockatoos perched on a branch. The painting depicts two white cockatoos, one with its eyes closed, and a pink Major Mitchell's cockatoo with red and yellow crest feathers. Each bird has a blue ring around its eye. The background consists of broad green leaves and a muted blue-grey sky. This vibrant artwork highlights the distinct plumage and social grouping of these birds.","soldPrice":190,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:06.617Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39367,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39368/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39368/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this scarce and splendid gouache watercolor illustration is from theophilus johnson's \n illustrations of typical birds . each gouache watercolor illustration is heightened with gum arabic and mounted to a larger board. the work was published by dartford heath in 1900. this is a first series and one of the few works johnson printed in folio. there appears to be very few of this work that has ever come to market. \n \n \"theophilus johnson (1836-1919) was an amateur naturalist and artist, who produced a considerable number of natural history books during the latter half of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. these are remarkable in being entirely illustrated with original watercolours and drawings by johnson himself, as well as having text either printed or written in excellent longhand by him. i t is not known how many such books he completed. the natural history museum, london, holds 29 (all but five relating to entomology) and the zoological society holds four more.\" (howard radclyffe) \n \n provenance: sotheby's 1993; bradley martin sotheby's new york sale, 1989 \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 1/4\" by 18\"; image size ~ 9 1/4\" by 12 1/2\" (illustration is mounted to larger backing paper.) \n \n \n paper type or special features: mounted gouache watercolor illustrations"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1709","title":{"en":"johnson, original watercolor - yellow-headed conure (parrot)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39368/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is an original watercolor painting by Johnson, portraying a yellow-headed conure, also known as a parrot. The vibrant bird is depicted perched on a bare tree branch, featuring bright yellow and red plumage on its body and striking blue and green tail feathers. The background includes sparse tree branches and some autumn-colored leaves, set against a light blue and beige sky. The artwork emphasizes the colorful and exotic nature of the parrot.","soldPrice":190,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:06.618Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39368,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39369/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39369/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this scarce and splendid gouache watercolor illustration is from theophilus johnson's \n illustrations of typical birds . each gouache watercolor illustration is heightened with gum arabic and mounted to a larger board. the work was published by dartford heath in 1900. this is a first series and one of the few works johnson printed in folio. there appears to be very few of this work that has ever come to market. \n \n \"theophilus johnson (1836-1919) was an amateur naturalist and artist, who produced a considerable number of natural history books during the latter half of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. these are remarkable in being entirely illustrated with original watercolours and drawings by johnson himself, as well as having text either printed or written in excellent longhand by him. i t is not known how many such books he completed. the natural history museum, london, holds 29 (all but five relating to entomology) and the zoological society holds four more.\" (howard radclyffe) \n \n provenance: sotheby's 1993; bradley martin sotheby's new york sale, 1989 \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 1/4\" by 18\"; image size ~ 9 1/4\" by 12 1/2\" (illustration is mounted to larger backing paper.) \n \n \n paper type or special features: mounted gouache watercolor illustrations"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1710","title":{"en":"johnson, original watercolor - blue and yellow macaw"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39369/view","tags":["usart_paintings","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition. There are a few small marks nearer the edges of the image. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is an original watercolor painting by Johnson, illustrating two blue and yellow macaws. One macaw is perched upright on a branch, showcasing its brilliant blue back and yellow underside, while the other hangs upside down from a branch, revealing its yellow belly and blue wingtips. Both birds exhibit their distinctive facial patterns. The background includes tree branches and scattered reddish-brown leaves against a muted blue-green sky, creating a tropical setting.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:06.620Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39369,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39370/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this exquisite lithograph is from the first edition of john gould's \n a monograph of the ramphastidae, or family of toucans . the work was published in london between 1833 and 1835. \n \n many consider this work to contain the most stunning images gould ever produced. the toucans are represented with true-to-life details. rich, luminous colors and splendid composition combine to make the toucans come to life on the page. \n \n gould was the foremost bird artist and publisher in great britain, publishing over 15 folio sets. he employed the best artists of his day to complete his works. \n a monograph of the ramphastidae features lithographs after gould himself, his wife elizabeth, edward lear, h. c. richter, and w. hart. \n \n the toucan family is limited to mexico, central and south america and some west indian islands. the first time that any member of the family was described was by gonzalo fernandez de oviedo y valdes in his \"de la natural hystoria de las indias\" (toledo, 1526, chapter 42), in 1555 pierre belon included an illustration of its beak in his \"l'histoire de la nature des oyseaux\" (paris, 1555, p.184). andre thevet first used the name 'toucan' with a long description, and a woodcut of a whole bird, in his \"singularitez de la france\" (paris, 1555, pp.88-90). the latin name \"burhynchus\" or \"ramphestes\" (in reference to the size of the beak) was suggested by conrad gesner (\"icones avium\", 1560, p.130), and linnaeus later adopted aldrovandus' corrupted form of the latter (\"ramphastos\") which is how the family was still recognized at the time of the publication of the present image. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 1/4\" by 21 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"1711","title":{"en":"gould - sharp-billed toucan [ramphastos carinatus]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39370/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. - No text available"},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is a natural history illustration by Gould, depicting a Sharp-billed Toucan (Ramphastos carinatus). The artwork is a detailed avian print, showcasing the toucan perched on a branch. It features the bird with a prominent, multi-colored beak in shades of yellow, black, and orange, a yellow throat, and a black body with a red band near the tail. The background is simple and white, highlighting the bird's vibrant plumage and distinct features.","soldPrice":950,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:09.955Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":39370,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":180,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39371/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39371/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this striking originally hand-colored stipple engraving is from pierre joseph redoute's \"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":"1712","title":{"en":"redoute, choix, rare folio - blanket flower [gailliarda]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39371/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":180,"aiDescription":"This is a botanical illustration, a rare folio print by Redoute, featuring a 'Blanket Flower' (Gaillardia). The artwork depicts multiple vibrant yellow flowers with serrated petals and green centers, along with associated green leaves and a budding flower. The style is detailed and naturalistic, presenting the plant as if for a scientific or horticultural catalog. The flowers are brightly colored, contrasting with the subtle green of the foliage.","soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:09.956Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39371,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":180,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39372/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39372/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this striking originally hand-colored stipple engraving is from pierre joseph redoute's \"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":"1713","title":{"en":"redoute, choix, rare folio - lilac [lilas]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39372/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":180,"aiDescription":"This is a botanical illustration, a rare folio print by Redoute, depicting a cluster of Lilac (Lilas) flowers. The artwork showcases a dense panicle of small, pale purple to pinkish-lavender flowers, with distinct green leaves. Two water droplets are visibly rendered on one of the leaves, adding a lifelike detail. The print is characterized by its delicate color palette and meticulous detail, typical of classical botanical art.","soldPrice":1600,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:09.958Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39372,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":180,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39373/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39373/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this striking originally hand-colored stipple engraving is from pierre joseph redoute's \"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":"1714","title":{"en":"redoute, choix, rare folio - anemone [anemone simplex]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39373/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":180,"aiDescription":"This is a botanical illustration, a rare folio print by Redoute, featuring several Anemone (Anemone simplex) flowers. The image presents a vibrant bouquet of anemones in various colors including white, pink, red, and deep purple, each with a dark blue or black center. Green leaves and a budding flower are also visible, completing the naturalistic arrangement. The detailed rendering and varied hues make this a striking floral print.","soldPrice":2300,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:09.959Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39373,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":180,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39374/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39374/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this striking originally hand-colored stipple engraving is from pierre joseph redoute's \"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":"1715","title":{"en":"redoute, choix, rare folio - dahlia [dalea double]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39374/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":180,"aiDescription":"This is a botanical illustration, a rare folio print by Redoute, showcasing a red Dahlia (Dalea double). The artwork prominently features a single, large, double-petaled red dahlia flower with a yellow center. Alongside the fully bloomed flower are several green leaves and a closed bud, indicating the plant's growth stage. The meticulous detail and rich color capture the lush beauty of the dahlia.","soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:09.961Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39374,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39375/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39375/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39375/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39375/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39375/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, large folio fruit engraving is from george brookshaw's \n pomona britannica, or a collection of the most esteemed fruits at present cultivated in the country; together with the blossoms and leaves of such as are necessary to distinguish the various sorts from each other . the work featured originally hand-colored aquatint engravings created using the color printed stipple method. they were engraved by r. brookshaw & h. merke. george brookshaw published the work in london between 1804 and 1812. \n \n dunthorne remarked on brookshaw and his work as \u201cone of the eminent english artists of the early nineteenth century is george brookshaw, who issued in 1812, \n pomona britannica . ninety aquatint plates, printed in colour and on a scale comparable to thornton\u2019s temple of flora, depict the fruit grown around london and particularly in the royal gardens at hampton court. in aquatint engravings, brookshaw\u2019s \n pomona britannica is described by s. t. prideaux as 'one of the finest colour plate books in existence.' in many of these plates the lovely mellow tones of the fruit glow against the dark or light brown backgrounds.\u201d \n \n \n paper size: pl. 32 ~ 17 3/8\" by 22 1/8\"; image size varies slightly ~ 12 - 13\" by 16 - 17 1/2\"; pl. 37 ~ 17 7/8\" by 22 1/4\"; image size varies slightly ~ 12 - 13\" by 16 - 17 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: large folio, originally hand-colored aquatint engraving"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"1716","title":{"en":"brookshaw, folio - pair of peach engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39375/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some toning or smudging in the margins. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact with any questions."},"directSalePrice":400,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of a pair of folio engravings by Brookshaw, illustrating peaches. Each engraving depicts multiple peaches in varying stages of ripeness, alongside delicate sprigs of peach blossoms with pink flowers and small green leaves. The fruits are rendered with soft, fuzzy textures and gradient colors ranging from red to yellow-green, set against a dark, contrasting background. These botanical prints emphasize the aesthetic and horticultural detail of the fruit and its flowers.","soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:09.963Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":39375,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39376/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39376/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39376/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39376/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39376/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, large folio fruit engraving is from george brookshaw's \n pomona britannica, or a collection of the most esteemed fruits at present cultivated in the country; together with the blossoms and leaves of such as are necessary to distinguish the various sorts from each other . the work featured originally hand-colored aquatint engravings created using the color printed stipple method. they were engraved by r. brookshaw & h. merke. george brookshaw published the work in london between 1804 and 1812. \n \n dunthorne remarked on brookshaw and his work as \u201cone of the eminent english artists of the early nineteenth century is george brookshaw, who issued in 1812, \n pomona britannica . ninety aquatint plates, printed in colour and on a scale comparable to thornton\u2019s temple of flora, depict the fruit grown around london and particularly in the royal gardens at hampton court. in aquatint engravings, brookshaw\u2019s \n pomona britannica is described by s. t. prideaux as 'one of the finest colour plate books in existence.' in many of these plates the lovely mellow tones of the fruit glow against the dark or light brown backgrounds.\u201d \n \n \n paper size: pl. 47 ~ 18 1/4\" by 22 1/2\"; image size varies slightly ~ 12 - 13\" by 16 - 17 1/2\"; pl. 50 ~ 18 1/8\" by 22 1/2\"; image size varies slightly ~ 12 - 13\" by 16 - 17 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: large folio, originally hand-colored aquatint engraving"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"1717","title":{"en":"brookshaw, folio - pair of grape engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39376/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be some toning or smudging in the margins. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact with any questions."},"directSalePrice":400,"aiDescription":"This lot presents a pair of folio engravings by Brookshaw, featuring grape clusters. Each engraving displays a robust bunch of dark purple grapes hanging from a woody vine, accompanied by large, multi-lobed green leaves. The grapes are depicted with a realistic bloom, and the vines show naturalistic texture and coloration. These botanical prints are characterized by their rich color and detailed rendering of the fruit and foliage.","soldPrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:09.964Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":39376,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39377/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39377/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this dramatic large folio botanical engraving is from dr. robert john thornton\u2019s work \"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. \"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 \"temple of flora\". \n \n thornton's \"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: ~ 18 3/4\" by 23 3/8\"; image ~ 13 7/8\" by 17 3/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: large folio - printed in color using mezzotint, aquatint, engraving, etching, and stipple engraving processes with original hand-finished coloring"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"1718","title":{"en":"thornton, folio - the american cowslip"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39377/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. 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,"aiDescription":"This is a botanical illustration, a folio print by Thornton, titled \"The American Cowslip.\" The artwork depicts a tall, slender plant with multiple light pink, bell-shaped flowers blooming at the top, and broad green leaves at its base. The plant is set against a dramatic landscape background featuring rocky cliffs, a body of water with a sailing ship, and a cloudy sky. The composition blends botanical detail with a picturesque natural setting.","soldPrice":1200,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:09.966Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":39377,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39378/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39378/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this dramatic large folio botanical engraving is from dr. robert john thornton\u2019s work \"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. \"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 \"temple of flora\". \n \n thornton's \"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: ~ 18\" by 22 5/8\"; plate size ~ 14\" by 18 3/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: large folio - printed in color using mezzotint, aquatint, engraving, etching, and stipple engraving processes with original hand-finished coloring"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"1719","title":{"en":"thornton, folio - the blue passion flower"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39378/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall. There is some light toning of the plate, partially from prior matting and framing. There is some wear at the plate marks. There are a few light marks in the margins. There is a minor chip at the right edge. There may be some signs of wear or age at the plate marks, possible old archival repairs. 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. The plate marks are often absent or cropped due to the large nature of these plates and printing process, please review the image carefully. 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,"aiDescription":"This is a botanical illustration, a folio print by Thornton, showcasing \"The Blue Passion Flower.\" The artwork features a climbing vine with several striking passion flowers in bloom, characterized by their intricate white and blue petals and prominent central filaments. Numerous green leaves and budding flowers are also depicted, suggesting the plant's vigorous growth. The background includes architectural elements, possibly a column or trellis, against which the vine grows.","soldPrice":525,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:09.967Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$3,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":39378,"estimateMin":3000},{"startPrice":4500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39379/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39379/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39379/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39379/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39379/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39379/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39379/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39379/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39379/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39379/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39379/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39379/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39379/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39379/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39379/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39379/016/016.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful volume with 40 folio orchid lithographs is robert warner's \n select orchidaceous plants. the notes on culture by benjamin s. williams [...] this is the first series of the work which was published between 1862 and 1865 in london by john edward taylor for lovell reeve & co. \n \n this work is illustrated with 40 originally hand-colored lithographs on the orchid species. it is bound in contemporary quarter green shagreen, marbled paper boards, spine with raised bands. the lithographs were completed by the botanical illustrators walter hood fitch and james andrews. \n \n it was produced during the orchidelirium craze of the victorian era. the work helped accurately depict the orchids as well as describe their nomenclature and care. \"orchid hunting\" was a treacherous sport and the volumes will often credit those who secured the specimens, often from difficult terrains in central america, south america, and asia. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 12 3/4\" by 18\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: volume with 40 folio orchid lithographs"},"estimateMax":12000,"lotNumber":"1720","title":{"en":"warner & williams's orchidaceous plants - volume with 40 folio orchid lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39379/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. The spine is slightly rubbed, corners slightly bumped. There is a marginal tear to the text leaf of plate 23. There is some minor spotting to beginning text, scarcely affecting any plates. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":4500,"aiDescription":"This item is a volume titled \"Warner & Williams's Orchidaceous Plants,\" containing 40 folio orchid lithographs. The volume is bound in green leather with gold lettering on the spine. The interior features vibrant botanical illustrations of various orchid species, including purple Cattleyas, light blue Vandas, and purple Miltonias, each presented with detailed accuracy. These lithographs serve as scientific and artistic records of diverse orchid varieties, characteristic of 19th-century botanical publications.","soldPrice":4500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:09.969Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$8,000 - $12,000","currency":"USD","id":39379,"estimateMin":8000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39380/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39380/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39380/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39380/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39380/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this artistically composed, scientific folio engraving is from albertus seba\u2019s \"locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam\". the work was published in amsterdam between 1734 and 1765. plates from volumes 1 & 2 were published by janssonio-waesbergios, & j. wetstenium, & gul. smith; volume 3 by janssonio-waesbergios; volume 4 by h. c. arkesteum and h. merkum, peter schouten. \n \n seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating \"locupletissimi\u2026\" including h. boerhaave, p. van musschenbroek, p. massuet, h. d. graubius, and p. artedi. the work was considered the finest published wunderkammer, or cabinet of curiosities. \n \n seba developed an interest in exotic species from his travels on the east and west indies and purchases from world travelers. he exploited his relationship with the dutch east india company to advance his collection thus gathering specimens from sri lanka, greenland, indonesia, brazil, and other far-flung places. many of the plates from the work depicted specimens from seba\u2019s own collection. the sensational engravings are both scientifically accurate and aesthetically appealing. \n \n seba\u2019s \u201ccabinet of curiosities\u201d included beautiful and bizarre subjects and attracted many natural historians, including carl linnaeus. seba\u2019s cabinet played an important part in the linnaeus classification of the natural world. maria sybilla merian also utilized his cabinet to complete her great work on surinamese insects. not lacking humor, seba placed fake specimens in his cabinet including a seven-headed hydra in order to attract attention. some of seba\u2019s original collection is still on display in museums around the world. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 25 1/4\" by 19 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"1721","title":{"en":"seba - 4 engravings of snakes & plants"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39380/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Some of the plates from the work may occasionally have some text offset. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This lot features four engravings by Seba depicting various snakes and plants, likely from a natural history publication. The black and white illustrations show different species of serpents, intertwined and coiled, alongside botanical elements. Each engraving focuses on detailed anatomical representation and patterns of the snakes, with some marked with 'NÂș' indicating different specimens. The set offers a study of reptilian forms within their natural context.","soldPrice":230,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:04.150Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":39380,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39381/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39381/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39381/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"this artistically composed, scientific folio engraving is from albertus seba\u2019s \"locupletissimi rerum naturalium thesauri accurata descriptio, et iconibus artificiosissimis expressio, per universam physices historiam\". the work was published in amsterdam between 1734 and 1765. plates from volumes 1 & 2 were published by janssonio-waesbergios, & j. wetstenium, & gul. smith; volume 3 by janssonio-waesbergios; volume 4 by h. c. arkesteum and h. merkum, peter schouten. \n \n seba utilized leading scientists to aid in creating \"locupletissimi\u2026\" including h. boerhaave, p. van musschenbroek, p. massuet, h. d. graubius, and p. artedi. the work was considered the finest published wunderkammer, or cabinet of curiosities. \n \n seba developed an interest in exotic species from his travels on the east and west indies and purchases from world travelers. he exploited his relationship with the dutch east india company to advance his collection thus gathering specimens from sri lanka, greenland, indonesia, brazil, and other far-flung places. many of the plates from the work depicted specimens from seba\u2019s own collection. the sensational engravings are both scientifically accurate and aesthetically appealing. \n \n seba\u2019s \u201ccabinet of curiosities\u201d included beautiful and bizarre subjects and attracted many natural historians, including carl linnaeus. seba\u2019s cabinet played an important part in the linnaeus classification of the natural world. maria sybilla merian also utilized his cabinet to complete her great work on surinamese insects. not lacking humor, seba placed fake specimens in his cabinet including a seven-headed hydra in order to attract attention. some of seba\u2019s original collection is still on display in museums around the world. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 25 1/4\" by 19 1/2\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving (one with professional hand-coloring)"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1722","title":{"en":"seba - pair of lizard engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39381/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Some of the plates from the work may occasionally have some text offset. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of a pair of engravings by Seba, showcasing various species of lizards. These natural history illustrations are in color, depicting multiple lizards on each sheet, some with striped or spotted patterns. The creatures are shown in different poses, highlighting their distinct forms and features, with some engravings including subtle landscape elements like ground and plants. These detailed prints would appeal to collectors of zoological art and scientific illustration.","soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:04.152Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39381,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":350,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39382/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"we are pleased to offer this folio engraving from mark catesby\u2019s \"the natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands: containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants ... together with their descriptions in english and french\". this is from the second edition and was printed in london in 1754. it is on chain-lined, watermarked paper \n \n mark catesby's \"natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands\" was the first natural history of american flora and fauna. it is noted as \"the most famous color-plate book of american plant and animal life ... it is a delightful and amusing book [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of american species.\" (hunt) \"mark catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. he was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. he depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... as his was the earliest published natural history of a part of the new world, he has been called the father of american ornithology.\" (jackson) \n \n mark catesby was the first american naturalist and illustrator. though born in england in 1682, catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. he was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on american flora and fauna. \n \n one of the signatures of catesby\u2019s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. he set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in america. his dedication and work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. \n \n \"natural history\" was almost entirely completed by mark catesby. he did his own field research and sketches. engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so catesby studied under joseph goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. the result of his labors is the wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a glimpse of the world beyond. \n \n catesby's work was also the first to abandon the indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. linnaeus used catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the american species. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14\" by 21\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving on chain-lined, watermarked paper"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"1723","title":{"en":"catesby, folio - anona (pawpaw). 2-85"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39382/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There is some faint text offset. There may be some extremely faint mottled toning or offset to the paper from this work. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This is a folio-sized print by Catesby, identified as 'Anona (Pawpaw)' and numbered 2-85. The botanical illustration depicts a branch of the Anona tree with large green leaves, two ripe, yellowish-brown pawpaw fruits, and small flowers with delicate petals. A small insect is also featured at the bottom of the print, indicating a detailed study of the plant and its associated life. The print is a colored engraving, showcasing the plant's structure and coloration.","lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:04.153Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":39382,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":350,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39383/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"we are pleased to offer this folio engraving from mark catesby\u2019s \"the natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands: containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants ... together with their descriptions in english and french\". this is from the second edition and was printed in london in 1754. it is on chain-lined, watermarked paper \n \n mark catesby's \"natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands\" was the first natural history of american flora and fauna. it is noted as \"the most famous color-plate book of american plant and animal life ... it is a delightful and amusing book [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of american species.\" (hunt) \"mark catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. he was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. he depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... as his was the earliest published natural history of a part of the new world, he has been called the father of american ornithology.\" (jackson) \n \n mark catesby was the first american naturalist and illustrator. though born in england in 1682, catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. he was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on american flora and fauna. \n \n one of the signatures of catesby\u2019s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. he set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in america. his dedication and work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. \n \n \"natural history\" was almost entirely completed by mark catesby. he did his own field research and sketches. engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so catesby studied under joseph goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. the result of his labors is the wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a glimpse of the world beyond. \n \n catesby's work was also the first to abandon the indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. linnaeus used catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the american species. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 20 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving on chain-lined, watermarked paper"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"1724","title":{"en":"catesby, folio - baltimore bird (baltimore oriole) with tulip tree. 1-48"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39383/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There are a few extremely small worm holes. There is some very light mottled toning. There may be some extremely faint mottled toning or offset to the paper from this work. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - No text available"},"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This Catesby folio print, numbered 1-48, illustrates a 'Baltimore Bird' (Baltimore Oriole) perched on a branch of a 'Tulip Tree'. The brightly colored bird features a black head and upper back with a vibrant yellow-orange body and wings. It is positioned near a bird's nest and large green leaves, with a light blue tulip-shaped flower on the branch. This is a natural history illustration, likely a hand-colored engraving, highlighting both avian and botanical subjects.","soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-08-16T06:18:04.155Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":39383,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":350,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/39384/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-07-11","available":false,"description":{"en":"we are pleased to offer this folio engraving from mark catesby\u2019s \"the natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands: containing the figures of birds, beasts, fishes, serpents, insects, and plants ... together with their descriptions in english and french\". this is from the second edition and was printed in london in 1754. it is on chain-lined, watermarked paper \n \n mark catesby's \"natural history of carolina, florida and the bahama islands\" was the first natural history of american flora and fauna. it is noted as \"the most famous color-plate book of american plant and animal life ... it is a delightful and amusing book [and] a fundamental and original work for the study of american species.\" (hunt) \"mark catesby made a valuable and important contribution to ornithological illustration. he was confident enough to break new ground - to portray his birds more naturally than before, with foliage backgrounds, and to adopt the folio format. he depicted the natural history of one area in its entirety, and often drew from living models ... as his was the earliest published natural history of a part of the new world, he has been called the father of american ornithology.\" (jackson) \n \n mark catesby was the first american naturalist and illustrator. though born in england in 1682, catesby spent several years of his life in the colonies studying the natural flora and fauna. he was so fascinated he produced the first color plate, natural history work on american flora and fauna. \n \n one of the signatures of catesby\u2019s work is that it incorporates plant and animal life on the same page. combining the flora and fauna was to save time and money but also began a new style of print composition. he set out to illustrate all the plants, birds, fish, and reptiles in america. his dedication and work greatly contributed to the natural sciences of the 18th century. \n \n \"natural history\" was almost entirely completed by mark catesby. he did his own field research and sketches. engravers could not be afforded to get the work to print, so catesby studied under joseph goupy where he learned how to etch the plates himself. the result of his labors is the wonderfully detailed and informative work which gave a glimpse of the world beyond. \n \n catesby's work was also the first to abandon the indian names for his subjects, trying to establish scientific names based on generic relationships. linnaeus used catesby's work as the basis for his system of binomial nomenclature for the american species. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13\" by 20 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving on chain-lined, watermarked paper"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"1725","title":{"en":"catesby, folio - white curlew. 1-82"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/77839/lot/39384/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There are a few extremely small worm holes. There may be some extremely faint mottled toning or offset to the paper from this work. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. - No text available"},"directSalePrice":350,"aiDescription":"This Catesby folio print, numbered 1-82, features a 'White Curlew' (White Ibis). The illustration depicts a standing white bird with a long, slender, downcurved pink bill and pink legs. The bird is set against a large, dark green leaf and a spiky, cone-like plant element. 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