{"lots":[{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41058/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41058/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41058/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41058/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41058/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41058/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n cheilinus bimaculatus \n novaculichthys kallosoma \n hilupilikoa [paracirrhites forsteri] \n dendrochirus hudsoni \n a'awa [lepidaplois strophodes] \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this colorful fish chromolithograph is from julius bien, david starr jordan & barton warren evermann's \n the aquatic resources of the hawaiian islands (also issued as bulletin of the united states fish commission. vol. xxiii . the work was published in washington, d.c. by the government printing office in 1905. \n \n the work was based on specimens collected by the united states fish commission. it was produced by two leading marine scientists and illustrated fish of the hawaiian islands. the commission \"launched and carried out the first sustained study of marine biology in the united states. it was instrumental in the artificial propagation of fish, thus increasing the country's fish resources, and concentrating attention on the preservation of natural resources.\" (archives center of the smithsonian institute's national museum of american history) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/2\" by 7 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: color chromolithograph"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"5001","title":{"en":"bien, hawaii - 5 fish or sea life prints"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41058/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 a set of five natural history prints depicting fish or sea life, likely originating from Hawaii. The prints are hand-colored engravings or lithographs, characteristic of 19th-century scientific illustration. Each print showcases a single species with detailed coloration and scientific naming below, such as 'NOVACULICHTHYS KALLOSOMA' and 'PARACIRRHITES FORSTERI'. The style is typical of zoological plates found in expedition reports or ichthyological studies, with a clean, uncluttered background emphasizing the specimen.","soldPrice":110,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:01:02.566Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":41058,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41059/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41059/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41059/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41059/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41059/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41059/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n erythrichthys schlegeli \n pseudocheilinus octoaenia \n apogon menesemus \n ulaula [eteliscus marshi] \n puhi kapa [echidna nebulosa] \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this colorful fish chromolithograph is from julius bien, david starr jordan & barton warren evermann's \n the aquatic resources of the hawaiian islands (also issued as bulletin of the united states fish commission. vol. xxiii . the work was published in washington, d.c. by the government printing office in 1905. \n \n the work was based on specimens collected by the united states fish commission. it was produced by two leading marine scientists and illustrated fish of the hawaiian islands. the commission \"launched and carried out the first sustained study of marine biology in the united states. it was instrumental in the artificial propagation of fish, thus increasing the country's fish resources, and concentrating attention on the preservation of natural resources.\" (archives center of the smithsonian institute's national museum of american history) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 1/2\" by 7 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: color chromolithograph"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"5002","title":{"en":"bien, hawaii - 5 fish, eel, sea life prints"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41059/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 comprises five natural history prints featuring fish, eels, and other sea life, with a Hawaiian origin. The prints are hand-colored, likely engravings or lithographs, representing 19th-century scientific illustrations. One depicts a yellow-orange fish, labeled 'ENTOMACANTHUS GONOSOMA (BLEEKER)', while another shows a spotted white eel, 'ECHIDNA NEBULOSA (AHL) PURE KAPA'. These detailed zoological plates would appeal to collectors of antique marine biology illustrations or Hawaiiana.","soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:02:07.027Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":41059,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41060/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41060/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from charles wilkes's \n narrative of the united states exploring expedition. during the years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. the work was published in philadelphia by lea and blanchard in 1845. this is the third edition of the important narrative from wilkes. it is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. \n \n the work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the united states government. the illustrations for the work depicted the pacific islands and their natives, hawaiian volcanoes, australia, the continent of antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at astoria, an encampment on the sacramento with californios relaxing, mt. shasta, and more. the work also included significant maps including one of the western half of the united states, a chart of the world, the antarctic, viti group and feejee (fiji) islands, the oregon territory, and hawaii or sandwich islands. \n \n as howes notes, this was \"the first united states scientific expedition by sea. wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points...\" hill notes that wilkes \"sailed into the antarctic ocean and along the antarctic continent from 150° to 97° east, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as wilkesland. he visited tonga, the fiji group, and the hawaiian islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of north america. the findings were timely, in view of the dispute with great britain over the oregon territory, and he also visited san francisco bay and the sacramento river....\" \n \n provenance: klaus werner collection \n \n \n paper size: ~ 6 7/8\" by 10 3/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"5003","title":{"en":"wilkes, hawaii - hanapepe valley (kauai, hawaii) (sandwich islands)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41060/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"aiDescription":"This is an antique print, likely an engraving or lithograph, from the Wilkes expedition, depicting Hanapepe Valley in Kauai, Hawaii (then part of the Sandwich Islands). The subject matter is a dramatic landscape featuring a tall waterfall cascading down a steep, forested cliff face. In the foreground, a native figure stands in a stream holding a basket, while on the bank, thatched huts and several people are visible, offering a glimpse into early 19th-century Hawaiian life and natural beauty.","soldPrice":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:02:54.709Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":41060,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41061/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41061/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from charles wilkes's \n narrative of the united states exploring expedition. during the years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. the work was published in philadelphia by lea and blanchard in 1845. this is the third edition of the important narrative from wilkes. it is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. \n \n the work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the united states government. the illustrations for the work depicted the pacific islands and their natives, hawaiian volcanoes, australia, the continent of antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at astoria, an encampment on the sacramento with californios relaxing, mt. shasta, and more. the work also included significant maps including one of the western half of the united states, a chart of the world, the antarctic, viti group and feejee (fiji) islands, the oregon territory, and hawaii or sandwich islands. \n \n as howes notes, this was \"the first united states scientific expedition by sea. wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points...\" hill notes that wilkes \"sailed into the antarctic ocean and along the antarctic continent from 150° to 97° east, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as wilkesland. he visited tonga, the fiji group, and the hawaiian islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of north america. the findings were timely, in view of the dispute with great britain over the oregon territory, and he also visited san francisco bay and the sacramento river....\" \n \n provenance: klaus werner collection \n \n \n paper size: ~ 6 7/8\" by 10 3/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"5004","title":{"en":"wilkes, hawaii - crater of east maui, called by the natives haleakala or house of the sun (hawaii) (sandwich islands)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41061/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"aiDescription":"This is an antique topographical map or chart, likely an engraving or lithograph, from the Wilkes expedition, detailing the 'Crater of East Maui, called by the Natives Haleakala or House of the Sun' in Hawaii (Sandwich Islands). The print is dated 1841 and attributed to the 'U.S. Ex. Ex.', referring to the United States Exploring Expedition. The map uses shading to depict the undulating terrain and numerous smaller craters within the main caldera, with labels for 'North Peak', 'Highest Peak', and 'East Peak', making it a significant historical geographic document.","soldPrice":270,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:03:37.448Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":41061,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41062/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41062/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from charles wilkes's \n narrative of the united states exploring expedition. during the years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. the work was published in philadelphia by lea and blanchard in 1845. this is the third edition of the important narrative from wilkes. it is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. \n \n the work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the united states government. the illustrations for the work depicted the pacific islands and their natives, hawaiian volcanoes, australia, the continent of antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at astoria, an encampment on the sacramento with californios relaxing, mt. shasta, and more. the work also included significant maps including one of the western half of the united states, a chart of the world, the antarctic, viti group and feejee (fiji) islands, the oregon territory, and hawaii or sandwich islands. \n \n as howes notes, this was \"the first united states scientific expedition by sea. wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points...\" hill notes that wilkes \"sailed into the antarctic ocean and along the antarctic continent from 150° to 97° east, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as wilkesland. he visited tonga, the fiji group, and the hawaiian islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of north america. the findings were timely, in view of the dispute with great britain over the oregon territory, and he also visited san francisco bay and the sacramento river....\" \n \n provenance: klaus werner collection \n \n \n paper size: ~ 6 7/8\" by 10 3/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"5005","title":{"en":"wilkes, hawaii - grove of kukui trees kavai (kauai, hawaii) (sandwich islands)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41062/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"aiDescription":"This antique print, likely an engraving or lithograph from the Wilkes expedition, depicts a 'Grove of Kukui Trees' in Kauai, Hawaii (formerly the Sandwich Islands). The scene portrays a large gathering of native people seated in a circular formation under massive, mature kukui trees, with a glimpse of the ocean in the background. A figure stands at the edge of the seated group, observing. The monochromatic print offers a detailed view of both the natural landscape and indigenous communal life in 19th-century Hawaii.","soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:04:30.796Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":41062,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41063/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41063/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from charles wilkes's \n narrative of the united states exploring expedition. during the years 1838, 1839, 1840, 1841, 1842. the work was published in philadelphia by lea and blanchard in 1845. this is the third edition of the important narrative from wilkes. it is the earliest and best generally available edition on the market. \n \n the work was the official account of the first seaborne scientific expedition by the united states government. the illustrations for the work depicted the pacific islands and their natives, hawaiian volcanoes, australia, the continent of antarctica, an early rendition of the outpost at astoria, an encampment on the sacramento with californios relaxing, mt. shasta, and more. the work also included significant maps including one of the western half of the united states, a chart of the world, the antarctic, viti group and feejee (fiji) islands, the oregon territory, and hawaii or sandwich islands. \n \n as howes notes, this was \"the first united states scientific expedition by sea. wilkes sailed along and surveyed the whole northwest coast and his exploring parties penetrated into the interior at many points...\" hill notes that wilkes \"sailed into the antarctic ocean and along the antarctic continent from 150° to 97° east, reporting land at a number of points in the region now known as wilkesland. he visited tonga, the fiji group, and the hawaiian islands in 1840, and in 1841 explored the west coast of north america. the findings were timely, in view of the dispute with great britain over the oregon territory, and he also visited san francisco bay and the sacramento river....\" \n \n provenance: klaus werner collection \n \n \n paper size: ~ 6 7/8\" by 10 3/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"5006","title":{"en":"wilkes, hawaii - kamehameha, king of the hawaiian islands (sandwich islands)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41063/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"aiDescription":"This is an antique portrait print, likely an engraving or lithograph, from the Wilkes expedition, depicting \"Kamehameha, King of the Hawaiian Islands (Sandwich Islands)\". The subject, a man with dark, wavy hair and a mustache, is shown in a formal bust-length pose, wearing a richly embroidered military-style jacket with prominent epaulets. This print serves as a historical visual record of a significant Hawaiian monarch from the 19th century.","soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:06:24.437Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":41063,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41064/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41064/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from william ellis's \n 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\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"5007","title":{"en":"ellis, hawaii - a missionary preaching to the natives, under a skreen of platted cocoa-nut leaves at kairua [sandwich islands]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41064/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some worming at the edges, outside the map.  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 antique print, likely an engraving or lithograph with hand-coloring, from the Ellis collection, depicts \"A Missionary preaching to the Natives, under a Skreen of platted Cocoa-Nut Leaves at Kairua [Sandwich Islands]\". The scene shows a Western missionary addressing a gathering of Hawaiian natives beneath a large thatched canopy, with traditional huts and palm trees in the background. The print captures an early 19th-century moment of cultural encounter and religious dissemination in Hawaii, rendered with vibrant hand-coloring.","soldPrice":1050,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:08:08.843Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":41064,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41065/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41065/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from william ellis's \n 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\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"5008","title":{"en":"ellis, hawaii - ruins of an ancient fortification, near kairua [sandwich islands]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41065/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some worming at the edges, outside the map.  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 antique print, likely an engraving or lithograph with hand-coloring, from the Ellis collection, depicts the \"Ruins of an Ancient Fortification, near Kairua [Sandwich Islands]\". The image showcases an impressive stone structure, possibly a heiau, with tall, pointed stone formations on one side and a long wall on the other. Two Western figures in period attire are visible near the ruins, observing the site. The scene is set in a verdant landscape with hills in the background, offering a glimpse into historical Hawaiian architecture and archaeology.","soldPrice":600,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:09:16.950Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":41065,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41066/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41066/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from william ellis's \n 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\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"5009","title":{"en":"ellis, hawaii - the valley of waipio, in hawaii, from the sand hills on the beach [sandwich islands]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41066/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some worming at the edges, outside the map.  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 antique print, likely an engraving or lithograph with hand-coloring, from the Ellis collection, depicts \"The Valley of Waipio, in Hawaii, from the Sand Hills on the Beach [Sandwich Islands]\". The landscape view captures a broad valley with steep, verdant mountains on either side. In the valley floor, numerous traditional Hawaiian huts, cultivated fields, a river, and palm trees are visible. The rich hand-coloring enhances the scenic beauty and provides a detailed historical representation of Waipio Valley.","soldPrice":1000,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:11:21.822Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":41066,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":50,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41067/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41067/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this historic engraving is from william ellis's \n 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\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"5010","title":{"en":"ellis, hawaii - the burning chasms at ponahohoa [sandwich islands]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41067/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There is some worming at the edges, outside the map.  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 antique print, likely an engraving or lithograph with hand-coloring, from the Ellis collection, depicts \"The Burning Chasms at Ponahohoa [Sandwich Islands]\". The dramatic scene illustrates a volcanic landscape with multiple plumes of smoke rising from fissures and burning lava flows, creating an inferno-like appearance. Two Western figures in the foreground observe the natural phenomenon. The vibrant hand-coloring highlights the fiery elements against the grey smoke and earth, capturing the intense geological activity of Hawaii.","soldPrice":280,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:12:40.235Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":41067,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":150,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41068/001/001.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this lovely originally hand-colored lithograph is from alexandre bourjot saint-hilaire's \n histoire naturelle des perroquets or \n natural history of parrots . it was published between 1835 to 1839 by f. g. levrault in paris and strasbourg. \n \n plates from this set were meant to supplement previous volumes of parrots published by levaillant. the illustrations were done by j. c. werner. \n \n alexandre bourjot saint-hilaire (1801-1886) was a french professor of natural history. he took the surname, saint-hilaire, after his father-in-law, geoffrey saint-hilaire, who was also an author of natural history. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10\" by 13 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"5011","title":{"en":"bourjot saint-hilaire - parrot [psittacula squammato torquata, la psittacule a collier ecaille]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41068/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some light text offset to plates from this work.  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":150,"aiDescription":"This is a natural history illustration by Bourjot Saint-Hilaire depicting a Psittacula squammato torquata, also known as a Scaly-collared Parrot. The artwork, a hand-colored lithograph, showcases the bird in flight with outstretched wings, predominantly green plumage, and blue primary feathers. The subject is a single parrot rendered against a plain background, with French text identifying the species below. This piece likely dates from the period of significant ornithological documentation, presenting a detailed and scientifically accurate portrayal of the species.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:37:43.748Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":41068,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41069/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this lovely originally hand-colored lithograph is from alexandre bourjot saint-hilaire's \n histoire naturelle des perroquets or \n natural history of parrots . it was published between 1835 to 1839 by f. g. levrault in paris and strasbourg. \n \n plates from this set were meant to supplement previous volumes of parrots published by levaillant. the illustrations were done by j. c. werner. \n \n alexandre bourjot saint-hilaire (1801-1886) was a french professor of natural history. he took the surname, saint-hilaire, after his father-in-law, geoffrey saint-hilaire, who was also an author of natural history. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10\" by 13 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"5012","title":{"en":"bourjot saint-hilaire - red-spectacled amazon parrot [psittacus pretrei, le perroquet de pretre]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41069/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some light text offset to plates from this work.  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":150,"aiDescription":"This is a natural history illustration by Bourjot Saint-Hilaire, featuring a Red-spectacled Amazon Parrot (Psittacus pretrei). The hand-colored lithograph portrays the parrot perched on a branch, showcasing its vibrant green body, distinctive red forehead and shoulder patches, and blue flight feathers. The bird is oriented facing left, with its beak slightly open, and the scientific and common French names are inscribed below the illustration. This print is a fine example of early ornithological art, focusing on detailed avian representation.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:13:16.796Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":41069,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41070/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this lovely originally hand-colored lithograph is from alexandre bourjot saint-hilaire's \n histoire naturelle des perroquets or \n natural history of parrots . it was published between 1835 to 1839 by f. g. levrault in paris and strasbourg. \n \n plates from this set were meant to supplement previous volumes of parrots published by levaillant. the illustrations were done by j. c. werner. \n \n alexandre bourjot saint-hilaire (1801-1886) was a french professor of natural history. he took the surname, saint-hilaire, after his father-in-law, geoffrey saint-hilaire, who was also an author of natural history. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10\" by 13 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"5013","title":{"en":"bourjot saint-hilaire - parrot [psittacus sagittifer melanura, la perruche sagittifere a queue noire]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41070/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some light text offset to plates from this work.  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":150,"aiDescription":"This is a natural history illustration by Bourjot Saint-Hilaire, depicting a parrot identified as Psittacus sagittifer melanura, or a Black-tailed Sagittary Parakeet. The hand-colored lithograph shows the parakeet perched on a branch, distinguished by its green head and back, a prominent yellow chest, and deep red accents on its wings. Its striking long, dark blue tail with a black tip is a notable visual feature. The French common name and scientific name are printed below the illustration, typical of ornithological plates from the period.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:13:41.396Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":41070,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41071/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this lovely originally hand-colored lithograph is from alexandre bourjot saint-hilaire's \n histoire naturelle des perroquets or \n natural history of parrots . it was published between 1835 to 1839 by f. g. levrault in paris and strasbourg. \n \n plates from this set were meant to supplement previous volumes of parrots published by levaillant. the illustrations were done by j. c. werner. \n \n alexandre bourjot saint-hilaire (1801-1886) was a french professor of natural history. he took the surname, saint-hilaire, after his father-in-law, geoffrey saint-hilaire, who was also an author of natural history. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10\" by 13 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"5014","title":{"en":"bourjot saint-hilaire - rose-crowned parakeet [psittacus sagittifer rosaceus, la perruche sagittifere a queue rose]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41071/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some light text offset to plates from this work.  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":150,"aiDescription":"This is a natural history illustration by Bourjot Saint-Hilaire, featuring a Rose-crowned Parakeet, identified as Psittacus sagittifer rosaceus. The hand-colored lithograph shows the parakeet perched on a branch, displaying a predominantly green body with a soft pink crown and throat area. Its most distinctive feature is the long tail, which is a vivid pink fading into yellow and black at the tips. French text below the illustration provides the common and scientific names for the bird, characterizing it as a detailed ornithological plate.","soldPrice":170,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:14:30.557Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":41071,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41072/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this lovely originally hand-colored lithograph is from alexandre bourjot saint-hilaire's \n histoire naturelle des perroquets or \n natural history of parrots . it was published between 1835 to 1839 by f. g. levrault in paris and strasbourg. \n \n plates from this set were meant to supplement previous volumes of parrots published by levaillant. the illustrations were done by j. c. werner. \n \n alexandre bourjot saint-hilaire (1801-1886) was a french professor of natural history. he took the surname, saint-hilaire, after his father-in-law, geoffrey saint-hilaire, who was also an author of natural history. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10\" by 13 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"5015","title":{"en":"bourjot saint-hilaire - regent parrot [psittacus sagittifer, la perruche sagittaire au manteau fleuri]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41072/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some light text offset to plates from this work.  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":150,"aiDescription":"This is a natural history illustration by Bourjot Saint-Hilaire, depicting a Regent Parrot, identified as Psittacus sagittifer. The hand-colored lithograph portrays the parakeet perched on a branch, showcasing its subtle green plumage with a hint of yellow on its chest and striking pink and blue accents on its wings. A long, elegant tail in shades of pink, yellow, and black extends below the branch. The French common and scientific names are printed at the bottom, indicating its genre as a detailed ornithological study.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:14:55.360Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":41072,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41073/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this lovely originally hand-colored lithograph is from alexandre bourjot saint-hilaire's \n histoire naturelle des perroquets or \n natural history of parrots . it was published between 1835 to 1839 by f. g. levrault in paris and strasbourg. \n \n plates from this set were meant to supplement previous volumes of parrots published by levaillant. the illustrations were done by j. c. werner. \n \n alexandre bourjot saint-hilaire (1801-1886) was a french professor of natural history. he took the surname, saint-hilaire, after his father-in-law, geoffrey saint-hilaire, who was also an author of natural history. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10\" by 13 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"5016","title":{"en":"bourjot saint-hilaire - white-eyed or illiger's parakeet [l'ara dilliger, psittacara illigeri]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41073/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some light text offset to plates from this work.  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":150,"aiDescription":"This is a natural history illustration by Bourjot Saint-Hilaire, depicting a White-eyed or Illiger's Parakeet, identified as L'ara dilliger or Psittacara illigeri. The hand-colored lithograph shows the parakeet perched on a branch, distinguished by its green body, blue primary feathers, and a vibrant red and blue tail. Notable visual features include a white ring around its eye and a small red cap on its head. The French and scientific names are inscribed below, characterizing this as a detailed ornithological plate.","soldPrice":180,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:15:44.298Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":41073,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":1000,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41074/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41074/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41074/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41074/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41074/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41074/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41074/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41074/008/008.jpg"],"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: two volumes with 12 engravings"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"5017","title":{"en":"forster's magazin - 2 volumes with 12 engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41074/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":1000,"aiDescription":"This lot comprises two volumes of Forster's Magazin, which contain a total of 12 engravings. The bindings are brown leather with gold tooling and labels, featuring '10' and '11' on the spines, suggesting they are part of a larger set. The engravings include detailed maps, such as one labeled 'Neu Holland' (New Holland, referring to Australia) and another of New South Wales, and botanical illustrations like a delicate line drawing of a flower. This collection of volumes and plates serves as a significant historical and scientific record, likely dating to the late 18th or early 19th century based on the content and style.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:37:43.751Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":41074,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41075/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41075/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this folio lithograph is from jules sebastien cesar dumont d'urville's \n voyage de la corvette l'astrolabe exécuté par ordre du roi pendant les années 1826, 1827, 1828, 1829, sous le commandement de m.j. dumont d'urville: atlas historique the work was published in paris by j. tastu in 1833. \n \n dumont was a french explorer and naval officer. for thirty-eight months he explored the south and western pacific, australia, new zealand, and antarctica. several seaweeds, plants, and shrubs are named after him, as well as d'urville island. \n \n this atlas is of particular interest for the lithographs of the australian and new zealand region. the work featured both sydney and parramatta are described and illustrated in the \n atlas historique , and the illustrations of port phillip are the first of to-day's melbourne. \n \n the majority of the plates in this work were completed by louis auguste de sainson. sainson was the official artist of this voyage that was undertaken by the french government for scientific and political purposes. the voyage was inteded \"to gain additional information about the principal groups of islands in the pacific and to augment the mass of scientific data acquired by louis duperrey. the astrolabe sailed south, around the cape of good hope, and arrived at port jackson. proceeding to new zealand, its coast, especially the southern part of cook strait, was surveyed with great care. tonga and parts of the fiji archipeligo were explored, then new britain, new guinea, amboina, tasmania, vanikoro, guam and java. the return home was by way of mauritius and the cape of good hope. huge amounts of scientific materials were collected and published\" (hill p. 88). \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13 1/2\" by 20 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"5018","title":{"en":"dumont, australia - albany harbor; vue du port du roi georges (nouvelle hollande)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41075/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in overall very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint toning or light fox marks.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 is a landscape engraving by Dumont, titled 'Albany Harbor; Vue du Port du Roi Georges (Nouvelle Hollande).' The artwork depicts a panoramic view of King George Sound in Western Australia, showing a wide bay with distant hills and a sailing ship. In the foreground, Indigenous figures are engaged in various activities, with some gathered around a person on the ground, and others near two teepee-like structures. This piece serves as a historical record of Australian exploration and colonial encounters, likely dating from the 19th century, showcasing early European perspectives of the landscape and its inhabitants.","soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:17:05.427Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":41075,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41076/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41076/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this folio lithograph is from jules sebastien cesar dumont d'urville's \n voyage de la corvette l'astrolabe exécuté par ordre du roi pendant les années 1826, 1827, 1828, 1829, sous le commandement de m.j. dumont d'urville: atlas historique the work was published in paris by j. tastu in 1833. \n \n dumont was a french explorer and naval officer. for thirty-eight months he explored the south and western pacific, australia, new zealand, and antarctica. several seaweeds, plants, and shrubs are named after him, as well as d'urville island. \n \n this atlas is of particular interest for the lithographs of the australian and new zealand region. the work featured both sydney and parramatta are described and illustrated in the \n atlas historique , and the illustrations of port phillip are the first of to-day's melbourne. \n \n the majority of the plates in this work were completed by louis auguste de sainson. sainson was the official artist of this voyage that was undertaken by the french government for scientific and political purposes. the voyage was inteded \"to gain additional information about the principal groups of islands in the pacific and to augment the mass of scientific data acquired by louis duperrey. the astrolabe sailed south, around the cape of good hope, and arrived at port jackson. proceeding to new zealand, its coast, especially the southern part of cook strait, was surveyed with great care. tonga and parts of the fiji archipeligo were explored, then new britain, new guinea, amboina, tasmania, vanikoro, guam and java. the return home was by way of mauritius and the cape of good hope. huge amounts of scientific materials were collected and published\" (hill p. 88). \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13 1/2\" by 20 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"5019","title":{"en":"dumont, australia -house of the seal fisherman; habitation de pecheurs de phoques au port western (nouvelle holland)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41076/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in overall very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint toning or light fox marks.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 is a historical engraving by Dumont, titled 'House of the Seal Fisherman; Habitation de pecheurs de phoques au Port Western (Nouvelle Holland).' The artwork depicts a scene in Western Port, Australia, with a thatched-roof dwelling nestled among trees on a hillside. In the foreground, several figures, including some with dogs, are seen carrying a large seal, suggesting a successful hunt. This engraving provides a glimpse into the early European settlement and resource exploitation in Australia, likely from the 19th century, and serves as a record of colonial life and interaction with the environment.","soldPrice":290,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:17:38.525Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":41076,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41077/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41077/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this folio lithograph is from jules sebastien cesar dumont d'urville's \n voyage de la corvette l'astrolabe exécuté par ordre du roi pendant les années 1826, 1827, 1828, 1829, sous le commandement de m.j. dumont d'urville: atlas historique the work was published in paris by j. tastu in 1833. \n \n dumont was a french explorer and naval officer. for thirty-eight months he explored the south and western pacific, australia, new zealand, and antarctica. several seaweeds, plants, and shrubs are named after him, as well as d'urville island. \n \n this atlas is of particular interest for the lithographs of the australian and new zealand region. the work featured both sydney and parramatta are described and illustrated in the \n atlas historique , and the illustrations of port phillip are the first of to-day's melbourne. \n \n the majority of the plates in this work were completed by louis auguste de sainson. sainson was the official artist of this voyage that was undertaken by the french government for scientific and political purposes. the voyage was inteded \"to gain additional information about the principal groups of islands in the pacific and to augment the mass of scientific data acquired by louis duperrey. the astrolabe sailed south, around the cape of good hope, and arrived at port jackson. proceeding to new zealand, its coast, especially the southern part of cook strait, was surveyed with great care. tonga and parts of the fiji archipeligo were explored, then new britain, new guinea, amboina, tasmania, vanikoro, guam and java. the return home was by way of mauritius and the cape of good hope. huge amounts of scientific materials were collected and published\" (hill p. 88). \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13 1/2\" by 20 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"5020","title":{"en":"dumont, australia - oyster harbour; le havre aux huitres, dans le port du roi georges"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41077/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in overall very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint toning or light fox marks.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 is a landscape engraving by Dumont, titled 'Oyster Harbour; Le Havre aux Huitres, dans le Port du Roi Georges.' The artwork depicts a tranquil coastal scene at Oyster Harbour within King George Sound, Australia. A wide expanse of water dominates the foreground, with a sailing boat moving towards the right. On the left shore, three figures stand near some distinctive round, bundled structures, possibly traps or dwellings. The distant shoreline is hilly, and the sky is overcast, typical of a 19th-century topographical illustration documenting geographical features and early colonial observations.","soldPrice":170,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:18:06.813Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":41077,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41078/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41078/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this folio lithograph is from jules sebastien cesar dumont d'urville's \n voyage de la corvette l'astrolabe exécuté par ordre du roi pendant les années 1826, 1827, 1828, 1829, sous le commandement de m.j. dumont d'urville: atlas historique the work was published in paris by j. tastu in 1833. \n \n dumont was a french explorer and naval officer. for thirty-eight months he explored the south and western pacific, australia, new zealand, and antarctica. several seaweeds, plants, and shrubs are named after him, as well as d'urville island. \n \n this atlas is of particular interest for the lithographs of the australian and new zealand region. the work featured both sydney and parramatta are described and illustrated in the \n atlas historique , and the illustrations of port phillip are the first of to-day's melbourne. \n \n the majority of the plates in this work were completed by louis auguste de sainson. sainson was the official artist of this voyage that was undertaken by the french government for scientific and political purposes. the voyage was inteded \"to gain additional information about the principal groups of islands in the pacific and to augment the mass of scientific data acquired by louis duperrey. the astrolabe sailed south, around the cape of good hope, and arrived at port jackson. proceeding to new zealand, its coast, especially the southern part of cook strait, was surveyed with great care. tonga and parts of the fiji archipeligo were explored, then new britain, new guinea, amboina, tasmania, vanikoro, guam and java. the return home was by way of mauritius and the cape of good hope. huge amounts of scientific materials were collected and published\" (hill p. 88). \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13 1/2\" by 20 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"5021","title":{"en":"dumont, australia - victoria; vue prise au port western dans la crique des mangliers"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41078/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in overall very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint toning or light fox marks.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 is a monochrome engraving by Dumont depicting a scene from Australia, Victoria. The subject matter is a 'Vue prise au Port Western dans la Crique des Mangliers,' showing a group of men on a shoreline pulling a fishing net from the water, with hills in the background under a cloudy sky. The image is a landscape print, likely from the 19th century, showcasing an early colonial or exploratory view. Visual features include the group of figures engaged in labor, a small boat on the water, and the naturalistic representation of the Australian coastline.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:18:35.786Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":41078,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41079/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41079/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fine engraving is from louis claude de saulces de freycinet's \n voyage de decouvertes aux terres australes, execute... sur les corvettes le geographe, le naturaliste, et la goelette le casuarina, pendant les années 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803 et 1804... partie navigation et géographie... atlas. the work was published in paris in 1812 au depot general des cartes et plans de la marine. the engraving was completed by pillement and dupare. \n \n this engraving was completed after the expedition of louis claude de saulces de freycinet & nicholas baudin. it was one of the most important early explorations of australia. the expedition was sent out by the french government in 1800 with orders to complete the survey of the australian coast. \n \n commanded by nicolas baudin, the expedition left france in 1800 and sailed via mauritius to the australian coast in the region of cape leeuwin, arriving in may 1801. peron sailed as naturalist on the expedition and freycinet as cartographer. the vessels, geographe and naturaliste, sailed north from cape leeuwin, surveying the coast and making observations on the natural history and inhabitants, until they crossed to timor. \n \n after three months the two ships set out for tasmania, continued making detailed surveys, and went on to sydney. the group then undertook a complete survey of the southern coast and an examination of the northern coast before returning to mauritius. it was a celebrated voyage which brought back to france the most important collection of natural history specimens in the history of the french museum. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10 3/8\" by 13 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"5022","title":{"en":"peron & freycinet - view of sydney, australia [new holland]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41079/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":75,"aiDescription":"This is a colored print by Peron & Freycinet, titled 'View of Sydney, Australia [New Holland].' The artwork is a harbor scene, capturing a vibrant colonial cityscape with numerous sailing ships and smaller vessels in the bay. The settlement is characterized by buildings with red roofs, lush green hills, and prominent fluffy clouds in the sky. This historical print, likely from the late 18th or early 19th century, shows early European activity in Sydney, including small indigenous canoes, suggesting a blend of cultural and natural history.","soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:19:27.182Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":41079,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41080/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41080/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fine engraving is from louis claude de saulces de freycinet's \n voyage de decouvertes aux terres australes, execute... sur les corvettes le geographe, le naturaliste, et la goelette le casuarina, pendant les années 1800, 1801, 1802, 1803 et 1804... partie navigation et géographie... atlas. the work was published in paris in 1812 au depot general des cartes et plans de la marine. the engraving was completed by pillement and dupare. \n \n this engraving was completed after the expedition of louis claude de saulces de freycinet & nicholas baudin. it was one of the most important early explorations of australia. the expedition was sent out by the french government in 1800 with orders to complete the survey of the australian coast. \n \n commanded by nicolas baudin, the expedition left france in 1800 and sailed via mauritius to the australian coast in the region of cape leeuwin, arriving in may 1801. peron sailed as naturalist on the expedition and freycinet as cartographer. the vessels, geographe and naturaliste, sailed north from cape leeuwin, surveying the coast and making observations on the natural history and inhabitants, until they crossed to timor. \n \n after three months the two ships set out for tasmania, continued making detailed surveys, and went on to sydney. the group then undertook a complete survey of the southern coast and an examination of the northern coast before returning to mauritius. it was a celebrated voyage which brought back to france the most important collection of natural history specimens in the history of the french museum. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 3/4\" by 14 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"5023","title":{"en":"peron & freycinet - view of sydney, australia [new holland]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41080/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":75,"aiDescription":"This is a colored print by Peron & Freycinet, presenting a 'View of Sydney, Australia [New Holland].' The artwork is a panoramic landscape of the early Sydney settlement, featuring a busy harbor with several large sailing ships and smaller boats. The foreground depicts a shoreline with tents, figures, and natural elements like trees and rocks, with a fire burning. The background shows an extensive cityscape with buildings, a lighthouse, and windmills under a clear sky. This historical piece offers a detailed glimpse into late 18th or early 19th-century colonial Australia.","soldPrice":675,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:19:52.770Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,200 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":41080,"estimateMin":1200},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41081/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41081/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"perhaps the most influential book in celestial maps, johann bayer's \n uranometria set long-lasting standards in the world of astronomy. most importantly, this was not just a book of pictures of the skies, but a map of them, an atlas. the engravings for the work were completed by alexander mair. this engraving is from the second edition, published in ulm in 1639. \n \n bayer included a carefully engraved grid so that the maps could be read and followed to a fraction of a degree. also, bayer was the first to us greek letters to designate stars, commonly in order of magnitude. from that, he named the stars using the greek letter he had given it coupled with the constellation name, i.e. alpha tauri. \n \n bayer's work opened a new age in the history of celestial cartography. it was also the first work to represent the stars around the south pole. the work represented the stars and their positions as presented in tycho brahe's catalogue. bayer also included a plate depicting 12 new southern constellations discovered by dutch navigators, peter dirckszoon de keyser and frederick de houtmann. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 3/4\" by 12 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring in gouache and watercolor and stars in gold"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"5024","title":{"en":"bayer - constellation or celestial chart of aquila (eagle) and child"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41081/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good condition overall. The paper has been archivally reinforced with period paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is a hand-colored celestial chart by Bayer, focusing on the constellation Aquila (Eagle) and Antinous (Child). The artwork features a large golden eagle clutching a nude male figure with flowing hair, against a dark blue background punctuated by white grid lines and gold stars. The style is illustrative, with the figures rendered in a classical manner, embodying the mythological origins of the constellation. This decorative astronomical print likely dates from the 17th or 18th century and is notable for its vivid colors and detailed depiction of the mythological subject.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:37:43.753Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":41081,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41082/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","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: ~ 7 1/4\" by 6 1/8\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with exceptional professional hand-coloring with gold highlights"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"5025","title":{"en":"flamsteed - constellation or celestial chart of la baleine (sea monster)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41082/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 is a hand-colored celestial chart by Flamsteed, titled 'La Baleine,' depicting the constellation Cetus (the Sea Monster or Whale). The chart features a large, green, grotesque sea creature with prominent teeth, fins, and a tail, set against a light blue background with a grid and golden stars. Surrounding constellations like Pegasus, Pisces, and Eridanus are also indicated. This decorative astronomical print, likely from the 18th century, combines scientific charting with imaginative mythological illustration, and includes French labeling for the constellations.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:20:26.161Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":41082,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41083/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41083/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41083/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n apollo blessing the astronomer, celestial globe \n constellation or celestial chart of delphinus (dolphin) \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this celestial engraving is from corbinian thomas's \n mercurii philosophici firmamentum firmianum descriptionem et usum globi artificialis coelestis . the work was published in augsburg in 1731 by merz und mayr. \n \n linda hall library described the work as, \"one of the unsung treasures of celestial cartography.\" the plates in the work depicted celestial globes, wind rose, lunar map (after hevelius), map of salzburg, and constellation maps with zodiac signs. he used a nomenclature system developed on coronelli's globes that included a bayer greek letter, roman numeral for magnitude, and arabic numeral for reference to a star catalog. the plates were engraved by a. c. fleischmann, j. c. bernd, and j. hering. \n \n corbinianus thomas (1694-1767) was a benedictine monk, astronomer, mathematician, professor, and librarian. thomas was one of the first celestial cartographers to place camelopardalis to its own plate and the first to place some of the southern constellations to their own plates as well, including indus and pavo. he invented a constellation of his own, corona firmiana, to honor his patron, the archbishop of salzburg. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 7 3/8\" by 6\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"5026","title":{"en":"thomas - pair of celestial engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41083/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":75,"aiDescription":"This lot contains a pair of celestial engravings by Thomas. The upper engraving is a complex, hand-colored allegorical scene featuring figures associated with astronomy, including a person holding a globe and other celestial instruments, with classical architecture and divine figures in the background. The lower engraving is a hand-colored constellation chart of Delphinus (the Dolphin), depicted as a mermaid-like figure against a grid with golden stars, labeled with 'Tropicus Cancri' and 'Aequator.' These 17th or 18th-century prints combine scientific and mythological themes, showcasing detailed engraving and vibrant hand-coloring.","soldPrice":230,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:21:00.567Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":41083,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41084/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41084/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare constellation chart is from john bevis's \n uranographia; or the celestial atlas . it was published between 1747 and 1786 in london by john neale. \n \n this engraving is from bevis's \"unpublished\" star atlas. bevis began production of the atlas in 1747 with the intent to produce a large atlas. he had found 5 subscribers, and sold 30 copies, but his publisher, john neale, went bankrupt in 1750 where the plates were pulled. his executor, john horsfall, received the plates upon bevis's death in 1771. at horsfall's death in 1785, his estate had 6 copies of the work with 51 star charts included. this along with some unnumbered amount of loose engravings entered the market in 1786. the charts were all produced in bevis's lifetime by his hand, but the sale of his work was predominantly performed after his passing. it is believed about 21 complete sets were done. (kilburn, kevin; jay m. pasachoff; and owen gingerich, \"the forgotten star atlas: john bevis's uranographia brittanica.\" in: journal of the history of astronomy 34 (2003), pp.125-144) \n \n bevis's work included 600 more stars than the last star atlas of flamsteed. bevis based his work upon bayer's \n uranometria . his work included more stars and accurate positions to that of bayer's. he included nine messier objects in his charts, five of which had never before been published. \n \n john bevis (1695-1771) was a british physician and amateur astronomer. he discovered the crab nebula and was one of two observers in britain of halley's comet in 1759. he created his own private observatory in north london in 1738. bevis is believed to have passed from falling from his telescope. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 1/4\" by 13 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"5027","title":{"en":"bevis, rare - constellation or star chart of corona borealis, crown"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41084/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This is a rare hand-colored star chart by Bevis, depicting the constellation Corona Borealis, the Northern Crown. The chart features a finely illustrated wreath of flowers and berries, with light red ribbons, against a pale background covered with faint grid lines and golden stars. Surrounding figures from adjacent constellations, rendered in light outline, partially frame the main subject. This 18th-century astronomical print is notable for its delicate coloring and classical artistic representation of the constellations, alongside the astronomical data indicated by the stars.","soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:21:23.055Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":41084,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":250,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41085/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41085/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this rare constellation chart is from john bevis's \n uranographia; or the celestial atlas . it was published between 1747 and 1786 in london by john neale. \n \n this engraving is from bevis's \"unpublished\" star atlas. bevis began production of the atlas in 1747 with the intent to produce a large atlas. he had found 5 subscribers, and sold 30 copies, but his publisher, john neale, went bankrupt in 1750 where the plates were pulled. his executor, john horsfall, received the plates upon bevis's death in 1771. at horsfall's death in 1785, his estate had 6 copies of the work with 51 star charts included. this along with some unnumbered amount of loose engravings entered the market in 1786. the charts were all produced in bevis's lifetime by his hand, but the sale of his work was predominantly performed after his passing. it is believed about 21 complete sets were done. (kilburn, kevin; jay m. pasachoff; and owen gingerich, \"the forgotten star atlas: john bevis's uranographia brittanica.\" in: journal of the history of astronomy 34 (2003), pp.125-144) \n \n bevis's work included 600 more stars than the last star atlas of flamsteed. bevis based his work upon bayer's \n uranometria . his work included more stars and accurate positions to that of bayer's. he included nine messier objects in his charts, five of which had never before been published. \n \n john bevis (1695-1771) was a british physician and amateur astronomer. he discovered the crab nebula and was one of two observers in britain of halley's comet in 1759. he created his own private observatory in north london in 1738. bevis is believed to have passed from falling from his telescope. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 1/4\" by 13 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"5028","title":{"en":"bevis, rare - constellation or star chart of perseus with the head of medusa"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41085/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint fox marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":250,"aiDescription":"This is a rare hand-colored star chart by Bevis, depicting the constellation Perseus holding the head of Medusa. The central figure of Perseus is dynamically rendered, clad in a red tunic, wielding a sword and shield, with Medusa's severed head featuring snakes. Surrounding figures from adjacent constellations are outlined in faint lines against a pale background, which is dotted with golden stars. This 18th-century astronomical print combines mythological illustration with scientific star mapping, showcasing a vibrant classical style and detailed anatomical drawing.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:21:46.962Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":41085,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41087/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41087/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","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":4500,"lotNumber":"5030","title":{"en":"piranesi, folio - perspective view of the great fountain of the aqua virgo, called trevi, architecture by nicola salvi [veduta in prospettiva della gran fontana dell'acqua vergine detta di trevi architettura di nicola salvi]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41087/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 item is an engraved print, a folio by Piranesi, titled \"Perspective view of the Great Fountain of the Aqua Virgo, called Trevi, architecture by Nicola Salvi.\" The subject matter is an architectural veduta, depicting the iconic Trevi Fountain in Rome with its elaborate Baroque facade and cascading water features. The print, likely from the 18th century given Piranesi's period of activity, features intricate details of the fountain's statuary, including figures of Oceanus, tritons, and seahorses, as well as the surrounding buildings and numerous onlookers in the foreground, providing a lively perspective of the urban scene.","soldPrice":1250,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:22:42.545Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,500 - $4,500","currency":"USD","id":41087,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41088/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41088/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","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":6000,"lotNumber":"5031","title":{"en":"piranesi, folio - view of the renowned vatican basilica with its large portico and adjacent square [veduta dell'insigne basilica vaticana coll'ampio portico, e piazza adjacente]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41088/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 is a folio print by Piranesi, an architectural veduta, depicting a detailed aerial view of St. Peter's Basilica and St. Peter's Square in Vatican City. The subject matter focuses on the grand baroque architecture of the basilica with its iconic dome, the vast portico, and the expansive square enclosed by the curved colonnades, adorned with statues. An obelisk and fountains are visible in the square, alongside numerous figures, carriages, and horses, providing a sense of scale and activity. The print is rendered in a black and white engraving style, characteristic of 18th-century topographic views, with fine line work capturing architectural details and the urban landscape. The title of the work is also provided in Italian: \"Veduta dell'insigne Basilica Vaticana coll'ampio Portico, e Piazza adjacente.\"","soldPrice":1150,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:23:23.340Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $6,000","currency":"USD","id":41088,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41089/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41089/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this sensational engraving is from william hamilton's \n campi phlegraei, ou observations sur les volcans des deux siciles. [phlegraean fields, or observations on the volcanoes of the two sicilies] . it is from the second or de luxe edition of the work published between 1798 and 1802 in paris by chez lamy, libraire, quai des augustins. \n \n the work detailed erupting volcanoes as well as volcanic rocks and landscapes. it was also the first time the view was taken that volcanoes are forces of creation not just destruction as observed by hamilton. text page when available will be included and is in french with many having the accompanying english translation. the majority of the illustrations from the work were after pietro fabris. hamilton described the images as \"executed with such delicacy and perfection, as scarcely to be distinguished from the original drawings themselves\" (part i, p. 6, philosophical transcations 1767). \n \n campi phlegraei is known as the \"flaming fields\". it is the area around mount vesuvius and naples which had seen frequent violent eruptions. more people began visiting this area as the excavation of pompeii and herculaneum were performed at the funding of king ferdinand i. the king frequented hamilton's home due to this fascination and that it was filled with hamilton's noted collection of art and antiquities. this peaked interest in volcanoes led to many travelers visiting his home, and it was noted that hamilton himself climbed vesuvius 58 times despite all the dangers it presented. in some of the images of this work, hamilton is seen in his red coat, and the artist fabris is in the blue one, both getting perilously close to the volcanic action. \n \n sir william hamilton was the british ambassador to naples from 1764 to 1800, during the city's golden age. an avid antiquarian, hamilton assembled one of the world's finest collections of greek and roman antiquities. in addition to his duties as ambassador, hamilton was also renowned as a knowledgeable guide and congenial host to the visiting english 'grand tourists'. with infectious enthusiasm he would extol the wonders of naples and the beauties of arts of the ancient world, inspiring in many of his aristocratic visitors a genuine love of the antique. this new-found enthusiasm found its expression in the new style of neo-classicism and in the collections of antiquities which found their way to many of the stately homes of england. \n \n hamilton developed an interest in volcanoes while living in naples. he became a member of the royal society in 1766 and submitted to them many detailed and technical observations of volcanic activity in naples and sicily. some of these illustrations were used to create engravings for \n campi phlegraei... the work included not only views of the volcanoes erupting, but rocks and landscapes. in particular details of the area as it was in 1760s and 1770s as witnessed by hamilton. \n \n \"running two villas, a country house at the foot of vesuvius and his main home in naples, the money hamilton received as envoy was insufficient to maintain ambassadorial hospitality and to feed his vast collecting appetite. briefly returning to london in 1772, he was compelled to sell much of his art collection to the british museum with a grant given to preserve it in the nation's interest. on the same visit, hamilton was elected a fellow of the royal society. having already begun correspondence about the increasingly violent vesuvius, upon his return to naples his attention was drawn to challenging commonly held assumptions about volcanic activity by documenting what he saw in its eruptions. the excavations of herculaneum and pompeii, along with stories of the effects of vesuvius' eruptions within living memory of naples' inhabitants, reinforced the view that the volcano was a purely destructive force. however, hamilton sought to show that in a broader time scale, volcanoes had been responsible for the mountainous landscape and rich, fertile soils that characterized the area. he identified that heat formed basaltic rocks and that the stratified appearance of the land - both in exposed rock faces and in the excavated roman towns - was due to a build up of layers of ash, lava and debris from vesuvius. \n \n \"hamilton wrote to the successive presidents of the royal society, sir john pringle and sir joseph banks, about his discoveries. the letters were read out at meetings; inviting interaction, they were accompanied by samples of rocks and soil. seeking to describe rather than theorize, hamilton published a book of observations on vesuvius in 1772; this text was accompanied by five illustrative plates and a map. but hamilton had ambitions towards creating a more definitive guide to the volcano, to be as aesthetically beautiful as it was intellectually stimulating. hoping that \"such a publication, executed with magnificence in the royal printing office, may perhaps, render every other account of the late eruption superfluous\", he aimed to show that lava could emerge from points other than the summit, that cones could collapse, and that the sulphuric gases that emerged from cracks in the ground were linked to volcanic activity. \n \n \"hamilton employed the anglo-neapolitan artist pietro fabris (fl.1756-1784), to create sketches in situ to illustrate the work. these were then reproduced in prints that were hand coloured individually by local artists by the application of gouache. the process was overseen at every stage by hamilton. the main text of the work reproduced his letters as they were communicated to the royal society, lending them a sense of authentication. \n \n \"the work was published in 1776 as \n campi phlegraei: observations on the volcanos of the two sicilies . a supplement was produced three years later describing the great eruption of vesuvius in august 1779. like the members of the royal society who had originally discussed hamilton's correspondence, its readers were invited to share in the experience of witnessing vesuvius erupting. this was primarily achieved by the outstanding illustrations that showed the eruptions from different vantage points and depicted various rock samples. the plates proved to be the book's defining feature, more popular than the text itself. landscape art was popular and many grand tourists commissioned paintings of their destinations as a way of commemorating their journey and proving themselves to be seasoned travellers...\" (ellen cole, university of glasgow online) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 13 1/2\" by 20 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":3000,"lotNumber":"5032","title":{"en":"hamilton & fabris - view of the great eruption of mount vesuvius on sunday night august the 8th, 1779"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41089/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in excellent condition overall.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is a hand-colored engraving by Hamilton & Fabris, titled \"View of the Great Eruption of Mount Vesuvius on Sunday Night August the 8th, 1779.\" The artwork captures the dramatic volcanic eruption with a towering column of fire and smoke. Lightning bolts are visible in the dark sky, and a terrified crowd of people is depicted in the foreground observing the event from a coastal vantage point, with sailboats on the water.","soldPrice":650,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:24:39.994Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $3,000","currency":"USD","id":41089,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":750,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41090/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41090/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41090/003/003.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable, one-of-a-kind watercolor is from a collection entitled \n dessins originaux chinois. . the watercolor was done in the 1800s in canton and is mounted to a larger sheet. \n \n the watercolors were clearly completed by very skilled hands. the collection included illustrations of flowers, natural history, customs, punishments, and naval scenes. there appears to have been some indian influence in the style of illustration as well as subjects including a depiction of the mango, native to india. \n \n the work had two bookplates: one from henry rogers broughton and the second from winifred bois. broughton (1900-1973) amassed one of the most important collections of botanical art in the world. winifred bois (1875-1966) collected chinese school watercolors and travelled extensively in the far east. her family held a prominent place among the merchants of ceylon (sri lanka) from the 1860s. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 15 3/4\" by 21\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: original watercolor"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"5033","title":{"en":"pair of original watercolors of chinese boat or junk"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41090/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 or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":750,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of a pair of original watercolors depicting Chinese boats, commonly known as junks. Each watercolor features a single, distinct boat floating on calm green-blue water against a plain background. The top image shows a boat with a red and blue cabin, while the bottom image features a boat with figures, a oar, and various items on its deck under a canopy. These artworks likely date from the 19th or early 20th century, capturing traditional Chinese maritime vessels in a documentary or ethnographic style.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:37:43.756Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":41090,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41091/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41091/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"david roberts' most famous work, \n holy land, syria, idumea, arabia, egypt, & nubia , was published by e. g. moon in london between 1846 and 1849. this work is known for its extremely detailed duotone lithographed plates which depict various scenes of the holy land and the middle east. the lithograph presented here includes beautifully rendered hand-coloring. \n \n roberts journeyed to the holy land in 1838 where he spent much time depicting the architecture, costumes, and landscapes that he found there. the culmination of all his efforts, \n views in the holy land... , is indeed one of the greatest travel works ever completed. george croly wrote the wonderfully descriptive text, when available, and louis haghe turned roberts' drawings into the magnificent lithographs seen here. \n \n david roberts truly introduced the western world to egypt and the middle east through this work. the lithographs were produced from his on-site drawings of temples, landscapes, and historic monuments. he was the first westerner granted permission to enter many of the sacred mosques or monuments. he completed his sketches over an 11 month journey between 1838 and 1839. \n \n \u201croberts\u2019 \n holy land has a worldwide reputation; nothing of a similar character has ever been produced that can bear a comparison with it\u201d (ran, 6) ... \u201cthese prints are of excellence unsurpassed in europe\u2026 the firm of day and haghe raised lithography to perhaps the highest point it ever attained\u2026 [in roberts\u2019 own words, ] \u2018haghe has not only surpassed himself, but all that has hitherto been done of a similar nature. he has rendered the views in a style clear, simple, and unlabored, with a masterly vigor and boldness which none but a painter like him could have transferred to stone\u201d (abbey, 340-41). \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 3/4\" by 23 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: duotone lithograph with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"5034","title":{"en":"david roberts - oblique view of the hall of columns, karnak"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41091/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some toned or foxed spots to the work.  There may be a few minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":400,"aiDescription":"This is a print by David Roberts, titled \"Oblique View of the Hall of Columns, Karnak.\" The artwork depicts the interior of the Great Hypostyle Hall at the Karnak Temple Complex in Egypt. The monumental columns, adorned with colorful hieroglyphs and decorative capitals, dominate the composition. Small figures are visible at the base of the columns, providing a sense of scale to the ancient Egyptian architecture, rendered in a detailed and atmospheric style, likely from the mid-19th century.","soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:25:20.630Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":41091,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41092/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41092/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"david roberts' most famous work, \n holy land, syria, idumea, arabia, egypt, & nubia , was published by e. g. moon in london between 1846 and 1849. this work is known for its extremely detailed duotone lithographed plates which depict various scenes of the holy land and the middle east. the lithograph presented here includes beautifully rendered hand-coloring. \n \n roberts journeyed to the holy land in 1838 where he spent much time depicting the architecture, costumes, and landscapes that he found there. the culmination of all his efforts, \n views in the holy land... , is indeed one of the greatest travel works ever completed. george croly wrote the wonderfully descriptive text, when available, and louis haghe turned roberts' drawings into the magnificent lithographs seen here. \n \n david roberts truly introduced the western world to egypt and the middle east through this work. the lithographs were produced from his on-site drawings of temples, landscapes, and historic monuments. he was the first westerner granted permission to enter many of the sacred mosques or monuments. he completed his sketches over an 11 month journey between 1838 and 1839. \n \n \u201croberts\u2019 \n holy land has a worldwide reputation; nothing of a similar character has ever been produced that can bear a comparison with it\u201d (ran, 6) ... \u201cthese prints are of excellence unsurpassed in europe\u2026 the firm of day and haghe raised lithography to perhaps the highest point it ever attained\u2026 [in roberts\u2019 own words, ] \u2018haghe has not only surpassed himself, but all that has hitherto been done of a similar nature. he has rendered the views in a style clear, simple, and unlabored, with a masterly vigor and boldness which none but a painter like him could have transferred to stone\u201d (abbey, 340-41). \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 3/4\" by 23 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: duotone lithograph with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"5035","title":{"en":"david roberts - view under the grand portico of the temple, philae, in nubia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41092/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some toned or foxed spots to the work.  There may be a few minor imperfections or fox marks to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":400,"aiDescription":"This is a print by David Roberts, titled \"View Under the Grand Portico of the Temple, Philae, in Nubia.\" The artwork captures the interior of an ancient Egyptian temple portico, characterized by richly decorated columns and walls. The columns feature vibrant capital designs and are extensively carved with hieroglyphics and figures, many retaining original color. Figures are visible within the temple, providing scale and depicting exploration or local life. The print dates from the mid-19th century, showcasing the grandeur of Pharaonic architecture.","soldPrice":800,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:26:36.321Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":41092,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41093/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41093/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41093/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41093/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41093/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41093/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41093/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41093/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41093/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41093/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41093/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41093/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41093/013/013.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41093/014/014.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41093/015/015.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41093/016/016.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41093/017/017.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this important and historic engraving is from hartmann schedel \n liber chronicarum , more commonly known as the \n nuremberg chronicle (in german: \n das buch der croniken und geschichten . this is from the first german edition published 6 months after the first latin edition. both editions were limited to 2000 printings. it was published in nuremberg in 1493 by anton koberger for sebald schreyer and sebastian kammermeister. \n \n the work included numerous illustrations that were completed by michael wolgemut, wilhelm pleydenwurff, and members of their workshop. this very likely included the young albrecht dürer as well. the work included maps and town views, but also chronicles historic information including the invention of the printing press, development of the game of chess, navigational voyages, and important constructions. \n \n hartmann schedel (1440-1514) was a german writer, physician, and book collector. he is most remembered for his famous work \n liber chronicarum or \n nuremberg chronicle . he published some of the first printed views of many cities. \n \n provenance: early ownership inscription on title dated 1600, (reading in part: \"dis buch hatt mir der edel und vest ernst von und zu asch[...] geschenckt\", signed by johann schüstle [?], apparently \"pfarrer zu landshut\" [?], with the date 1493 added beneath) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/2\" by 16 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio woodcut engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"5036","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - 8 pages of relgious & historic figures"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41093/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  The fold has been reinforced with period paper. There may be some smudging, handling, or slight weakening / closed tears to the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections, paper repair, staining, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some separation at the fold out pages.  Text and image are printed to both sides of the page, so some bleed through may be expected, pictures of both sides are provided.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This lot presents eight pages from the Nuremberg Chronicle (Schedel, 1493), a significant incunabulum. These woodcut prints and text panels depict various religious and historic figures, as well as biblical scenes. The pages feature Latin script, with several illustrations including saints, a Madonna and Child, and groups of figures, likely from the 'Das Sechst alter' (Sixth Age) section. The prints are characteristic of early German book illustration.","soldPrice":250,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:27:47.356Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":41093,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41094/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41094/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41094/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41094/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41094/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41094/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41094/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41094/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41094/009/009.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this important and historic engraving is from hartmann schedel \n liber chronicarum , more commonly known as the \n nuremberg chronicle (in german: \n das buch der croniken und geschichten . this is from the first german edition published 6 months after the first latin edition. both editions were limited to 2000 printings. it was published in nuremberg in 1493 by anton koberger for sebald schreyer and sebastian kammermeister. \n \n the work included numerous illustrations that were completed by michael wolgemut, wilhelm pleydenwurff, and members of their workshop. this very likely included the young albrecht dürer as well. the work included maps and town views, but also chronicles historic information including the invention of the printing press, development of the game of chess, navigational voyages, and important constructions. \n \n hartmann schedel (1440-1514) was a german writer, physician, and book collector. he is most remembered for his famous work \n liber chronicarum or \n nuremberg chronicle . he published some of the first printed views of many cities. \n \n provenance: early ownership inscription on title dated 1600, (reading in part: \"dis buch hatt mir der edel und vest ernst von und zu asch[...] geschenckt\", signed by johann schüstle [?], apparently \"pfarrer zu landshut\" [?], with the date 1493 added beneath) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/2\" by 16 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio woodcut engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"5037","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - 4 pages of towns and relgious & historic figures"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41094/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  The fold has been reinforced with period paper. There may be some smudging, handling, or slight weakening / closed tears to the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections, paper repair, staining, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some separation at the fold out pages.  Text and image are printed to both sides of the page, so some bleed through may be expected, pictures of both sides are provided.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This lot features four pages from the Nuremberg Chronicle (Schedel, 1493), containing woodcut illustrations and Latin text. The pages include views of towns, such as \"Die Walacher\" (Wallachia), depicted with fortifications and buildings on a hillside. Additionally, there are smaller woodcuts of religious and historic figures, characteristic of the comprehensive historical and geographical content of this 15th-century printed work. The images are typical of early relief printing, combining text and illustration on each page.","soldPrice":300,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:29:08.892Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":41094,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41095/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41095/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this important and historic engraving is from hartmann schedel \n liber chronicarum , more commonly known as the \n nuremberg chronicle (in german: \n das buch der croniken und geschichten . this is from the first german edition published 6 months after the first latin edition. both editions were limited to 2000 printings. it was published in nuremberg in 1493 by anton koberger for sebald schreyer and sebastian kammermeister. \n \n the work included numerous illustrations that were completed by michael wolgemut, wilhelm pleydenwurff, and members of their workshop. this very likely included the young albrecht dürer as well. the work included maps and town views, but also chronicles historic information including the invention of the printing press, development of the game of chess, navigational voyages, and important constructions. \n \n hartmann schedel (1440-1514) was a german writer, physician, and book collector. he is most remembered for his famous work \n liber chronicarum or \n nuremberg chronicle . he published some of the first printed views of many cities. \n \n provenance: early ownership inscription on title dated 1600, (reading in part: \"dis buch hatt mir der edel und vest ernst von und zu asch[...] geschenckt\", signed by johann schüstle [?], apparently \"pfarrer zu landshut\" [?], with the date 1493 added beneath) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/2\" by 16 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio woodcut engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"5038","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - geneaogical or family tree of emperor henry ii / verso: historic figures, scaled buildings, celestial events"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41095/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  The fold has been reinforced with period paper. There may be some smudging, handling, or slight weakening / closed tears to the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections, paper repair, staining, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some separation at the fold out pages.  Text and image are printed to both sides of the page, so some bleed through may be expected, pictures of both sides are provided.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This lot contains a page from the Nuremberg Chronicle (Schedel, 1493), featuring a genealogical or family tree of Emperor Henry II. The woodcut illustration depicts a branching tree structure populated with numerous small, crowned figures and coats of arms, representing various emperors and nobility. The verso side of the page includes additional historic figures, scaled buildings, and celestial events, all rendered in the distinctive woodcut style of this important incunabulum from the late 15th century.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:30:01.153Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":41095,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41096/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41096/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this important and historic engraving is from hartmann schedel \n liber chronicarum , more commonly known as the \n nuremberg chronicle (in german: \n das buch der croniken und geschichten . this is from the first german edition published 6 months after the first latin edition. both editions were limited to 2000 printings. it was published in nuremberg in 1493 by anton koberger for sebald schreyer and sebastian kammermeister. \n \n the work included numerous illustrations that were completed by michael wolgemut, wilhelm pleydenwurff, and members of their workshop. this very likely included the young albrecht dürer as well. the work included maps and town views, but also chronicles historic information including the invention of the printing press, development of the game of chess, navigational voyages, and important constructions. \n \n hartmann schedel (1440-1514) was a german writer, physician, and book collector. he is most remembered for his famous work \n liber chronicarum or \n nuremberg chronicle . he published some of the first printed views of many cities. \n \n provenance: early ownership inscription on title dated 1600, (reading in part: \"dis buch hatt mir der edel und vest ernst von und zu asch[...] geschenckt\", signed by johann schüstle [?], apparently \"pfarrer zu landshut\" [?], with the date 1493 added beneath) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/2\" by 16 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio woodcut engraving"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"5039","title":{"en":"schedel, pub. 1493 - the blood libel of simon of trent / verso: religious or historic figures & comet or star"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41096/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  The fold has been reinforced with period paper. There may be some smudging, handling, or slight weakening / closed tears to the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections, paper repair, staining, offset, or faint fox marks to be expected with age.  There may be some separation at the fold out pages.  Text and image are printed to both sides of the page, so some bleed through may be expected, pictures of both sides are provided.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of a page from the Nuremberg Chronicle (Schedel, 1493) depicting the \"Blood Libel of Simon of Trent.\" The woodcut illustration shows a graphic scene with multiple figures surrounding a child on a table, representing the alleged ritual murder. The page also contains Latin text discussing this historical accusation. The verso side features additional religious or historic figures and a comet or star, consistent with the encyclopedic nature of this 15th-century historical chronicle.","soldPrice":1800,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:31:36.950Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":41096,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41097/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fascinating engraving is from john harris's \n navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca. or, a complete collection of voyages and travels... the maps included in this work were mostly completed by emanuel bowen. this is the second edition of the work was published in london for t. woodward between 1744 and 1748. \n \n \"a collection of all known voyages ... [ \n navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca ] is valuable for the original impressions of the fine series of maps by herman moll, including a very good one of america. also there is one of the world according to mercator's projection, with improvements, showing the northern coast line and part of the west and south coasts of australia together with parts of tasmania and new zealand. among voyages included are those of magellan, drake, cavendish, schouten, hawkins, narbrough, and dampier.\" (hill) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 10\" by 16\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"5040","title":{"en":"harris - the whale fishery and killing the bears"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41097/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some faint image or text offset on some of the plates from the work.  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 print by Harris, titled \"The Whale Fishery and Killing the Bears.\" The image is a two-part engraving; the upper section depicts a lively scene of ships engaged in whale hunting in an icy, arctic environment, with small boats pursuing whales and men on ice floes hunting bears. The lower section features detailed scientific illustrations of various marine animals: \"The Whale from which the Bone is Taken\" (likely a Bowhead whale), \"The Fin-Fish,\" \"The Sea Unicorn\" (narwhal), and \"The Moruse\" (walrus). This print serves as both an illustrative narrative and a natural history document, likely from the 18th century.","soldPrice":130,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:32:20.796Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","currency":"USD","id":41097,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41098/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fascinating engraving is from john harris's \n navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca. or, a complete collection of voyages and travels... the maps included in this work were mostly completed by emanuel bowen. this is the second edition of the work was published in london for t. woodward between 1744 and 1748. \n \n \"a collection of all known voyages ... [ \n navigantium atque itinerantium bibliotheca ] is valuable for the original impressions of the fine series of maps by herman moll, including a very good one of america. also there is one of the world according to mercator's projection, with improvements, showing the northern coast line and part of the west and south coasts of australia together with parts of tasmania and new zealand. among voyages included are those of magellan, drake, cavendish, schouten, hawkins, narbrough, and dampier.\" (hill) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 20 3/8\" by 16\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"5041","title":{"en":"harris - map of the americas"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41098/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be some faint image or text offset on some of the plates from the work.  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 vintage map of the Americas by Harris, depicting both North and South America. The map is in the genre of historical cartography and features detailed geographical information. The period appears to be early modern, indicated by the style of illustration and the cartographic details. The material is likely engraved paper, shown folded. Notable visual features include a decorative cartouche with figures and text in the upper left, an armillary sphere, and rhumb lines radiating from a central point.","soldPrice":270,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:33:12.146Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":41098,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41099/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41099/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning engraved map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . this is the first french but third edition of the work published in 1587 in antwerp by christophe plantin. \n \n these 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 [ 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 provenance: early page with handwritten note in pen \"this book belongs to sir jacques d'o\" \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 1/2\" by 21\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"5042","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1587 - map of the kingdom of naples (italy)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41099/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some paper or ink transfer from the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some closed tears or paper imperfections.  There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is a 1587 map of the Kingdom of Naples, Italy, published by Ortelius. It is a historical topographical map, detailing cities, rivers, and coastal features of the region. The map is an engraving, likely on paper, reflecting the cartographic style of the late 16th century. It includes a decorative strapwork cartouche with the title and imprint, a compass rose, and a sailing ship illustration, all common elements of period maps.","soldPrice":210,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:33:36.646Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":41099,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41100/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41100/002/002.jpg"],"available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning engraved map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . this is the first french but third edition of the work published in 1587 in antwerp by christophe plantin. \n \n these 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 [ 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 provenance: early page with handwritten note in pen \"this book belongs to sir jacques d'o\" \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 1/2\" by 21\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"5043","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1587 - maps of livonia, pomerania, & oswiecz, poland"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41100/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some paper or ink transfer from the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some closed tears or paper imperfections.  There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be 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 three historical maps, published by Ortelius in 1587, depicting regions of Livonia, Pomerania, and Oswiecz, Poland. These are detailed regional maps, likely copperplate engravings on paper, characteristic of 16th-century cartography. Each map has its own decorative title cartouche, showcasing the distinct geographical areas with cities, rivers, and terrain. The overall presentation divides the sheet into three distinct sections, highlighting different parts of Eastern Europe.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:37:43.758Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":41100,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41101/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41101/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning engraved map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . this is the first french but third edition of the work published in 1587 in antwerp by christophe plantin. \n \n these 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 [ 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 provenance: early page with handwritten note in pen \"this book belongs to sir jacques d'o\" \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 1/2\" by 21\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"5044","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1587 - map of hungary"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41101/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some paper or ink transfer from the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some closed tears or paper imperfections.  There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is a 1587 map of Hungary, published by Ortelius. This historical map details the topography, cities, and river systems of the region, characteristic of late 16th-century cartography. It is an engraving on paper, featuring a prominent decorative title cartouche at the bottom right. The map also includes a dedication in Latin in the upper left, providing context to its creation.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:34:18.956Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":41101,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41102/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41102/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this stunning engraved map is from abraham ortelius's \n theatrum orbis terrarum . this is the first french but third edition of the work published in 1587 in antwerp by christophe plantin. \n \n these 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 [ 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 provenance: early page with handwritten note in pen \"this book belongs to sir jacques d'o\" \n \n \n paper size: ~ 16 1/2\" by 21\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"5045","title":{"en":"ortelius, pub. 1587 - map of europe"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41102/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some paper or ink transfer from the fold out nature of the plate.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some closed tears or paper imperfections.  There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":200,"aiDescription":"This is a 1587 map of Europe, published by Ortelius. This historical map showcases the continent with detailed country borders, rivers, and coastlines, typical of late 16th-century cartography. It is an engraving on paper, featuring a decorative cartouche with allegorical figures in the upper left corner and the title 'EUROPAE'. The map also includes a compass rose and text in Latin, with some areas faintly hand-colored.","soldPrice":375,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:34:53.287Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":41102,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41103/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","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":1600,"lotNumber":"5046","title":{"en":"de l'isle - map of southern africa & madagascar"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41103/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, 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":200,"aiDescription":"This is a historical map by De L'Isle, detailing Southern Africa and Madagascar. The map, likely an 18th-century engraving, is a regional chart in the genre of cartography, featuring color outlines of various territories and detailed geographic names. Text is in French, indicating a French origin. Notable visual features include a decorative title cartouche in the upper left and a detailed representation of coastal features, islands, and interior regions with place names.","soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:35:55.985Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":41103,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41104/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","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":1600,"lotNumber":"5047","title":{"en":"de l'isle - map of ancient eastern europe & central asia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41104/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, 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":200,"aiDescription":"This is a historical map by De L'Isle depicting Ancient Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The map is a cartographic work, likely an 18th-century engraving on paper, with some hand-coloring. Its subject matter is historical geography, detailing ancient regions, cities, and seas. Key visual features include a decorative cartouche, an inset map of the world showing the eastern hemisphere, and text in Latin or French, with titles such as 'THEATRUM HISTORICUM PARS ORIENTALIS'.","soldPrice":200,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:36:20.723Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":41104,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41105/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","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":1600,"lotNumber":"5048","title":{"en":"de l'isle - ports and fortresses of cartagena, colombia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41105/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, 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":200,"aiDescription":"This is a historical map by De L'Isle, depicting the ports and fortresses of Cartagena, Colombia. This detailed plan, likely an 18th-century engraving, falls under the genre of military or naval cartography. The map showcases the harbor, city layout, and defensive structures, with numerous ships depicted. The title is in both French and Dutch, indicating its potential circulation in multiple European markets. Explanations of features are provided in a dual-language key at the bottom.","soldPrice":625,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:37:11.706Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$800 - $1,600","currency":"USD","id":41105,"estimateMin":800},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41106/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41106/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41106/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","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":"5049","title":{"en":"de l'isle - pair of maps of south america"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41106/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, 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":200,"aiDescription":"This lot presents a pair of historical maps by De L'Isle, focusing on South America. The two separate engravings, likely from the 18th century, are cartographic works detailing the continent. The upper map highlights Peru, Brazil, and the Amazon region, while the lower map covers Paraguay, Chile, and the Magellanic region. Both maps feature decorative title cartouches, clear geographical outlines, and include Latin text for titles and some place names.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:37:38.569Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":41106,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":200,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41107/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","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":"5050","title":{"en":"de l'isle - map of north america"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41107/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  The plates may exhibit some occasional tears, 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":200,"aiDescription":"This is a historical map of North America by De L'Isle, likely an 18th-century engraving with some hand-coloring. The map is a detailed cartographic representation, featuring political divisions, rivers, and coastal outlines. The title is in Latin and French, located within a decorative cartouche adorned with classical figures and a shell motif. An explanatory text block is also present, and rhumb lines radiate from a central point, a common navigational feature.","soldPrice":400,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:38:06.177Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":41107,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":150,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41108/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this remarkable originally hand-colored engraved map is from frederik de wit\u2019s \n atlas maior it was published in amsterdam circa 1710. \n \n de wit published composite atlases using plate stock of his own and other amsterdam map publishers. this included maps from the likes of hondius, bleau, and visscher. \n \n \u201cthe de wit composite or 'dual-purpose' atlas is an early example of an atlas planned at its outset to serve as a land and a sea atlas in one. koeman lists these works according to the number of maps and by and large this progression gives a fair idea of their development and therefore dates, beginning in the early 1660s. but he acknowledges it is not accurate and often subject to revised opinion. the index is quite unlike any of those listed in koeman.\" (wardington catalogue) \n \n frederik de wit (1629-1706) created a leading publishing firm in amsterdam during the golden age of dutch cartography. he was a catographer and mapseller that was best known for his atlases and his dutch town maps. after de wit's passing his wife, maria, ran the shop for a few years before selling. at this point, most of his plates went to pieter mortier. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 21\" by 25\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving"},"estimateMax":1600,"lotNumber":"5051","title":{"en":"de wit - map of southern europe"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41108/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some older paper repair to maps from the work. There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is an antique map of Southern Europe by De Wit, focusing on the Mediterranean basin, the Balkans, and parts of North Africa. The map is a geographical representation from the De Wit period, likely 17th or 18th century, showcasing the political divisions and geographical features of the era. It is rendered in a cartographic style with hand-coloring, featuring an elaborate title cartouche depicting mythological figures and cherubs, along with a dedication. 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There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some older paper repair to maps from the work. There may be some wear or small separation at folds.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This is an antique map of East Asia, specifically depicting China and Japan, created by De Wit. The map is a geographical representation from the De Wit period, likely 17th or 18th century, showcasing the known territories of the region including 'Magna Tartaria'. It features an ornamental cartouche in the upper right corner with Latin text. 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There may be some light foxing.  There may be old oxidation of the color.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some closed tears or paper imperfections.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is an antique celestial or star chart of the Northern Hemisphere by Cassini, titled 'Planisfero Celeste Settentrionale,' dated 1690. The chart is an astronomical representation depicting constellations as mythological figures and animals, set within a circular projection. It features vibrant hand-coloring and includes detailed depictions of observatories or notable buildings from Milan, Rome, Bologna, and Padua in the corners. 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There may be some light foxing.  There may be old oxidation of the color.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some closed tears or paper imperfections.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is an antique celestial or star chart of the Southern Hemisphere by Cassini, titled 'Planisfero Celeste Meridionale,' dated 1690. The chart is an astronomical representation depicting southern constellations as mythological figures and animals, set within a circular projection. It features vibrant hand-coloring and includes detailed depictions of observatories or notable buildings from Paris, Cassel, Greenwich, and Copenhagen in the corners. The script is Italian, and the chart provides a visually rich illustration of 17th-century astronomy and cartography.","soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:45:41.210Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":41117,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41118/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41118/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fine map with original outline color is from giovanni maria cassini's \n nuovo atlante geografico universale delineato sulle ultime osservazioni . it was published in rome by calcografia camerale between 1792 and 1801. \n \n the atlas was of particular note for its inclusion of maps on hawaii (sandwich islands) and alaska. it was one of the earliest atlases to include these maps, as well as several other pacific island groups. cassini's terrestrial globe map was based on captain james cook's voyages. his celestial globe was used in the research of john flamsteed and nicholas louis de lacaille. \n \n giovanni maria cassini (1745-1824) was an italian mathematician, globe maker, geographer, and engraver. he was a disciple of giovanni battista piranesi and contemporary of giovanni antonio rizzi zannoni. \n \n provenance: niewodniczanski collection \n \n \n paper size: ~ 23 1/2\u201d by 17 1/8\u201d (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"5061","title":{"en":"cassini - map of india"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41118/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some light foxing.  There may be old oxidation of the color.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some closed tears or paper imperfections.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is a map by Cassini titled \"Le Indie Orientali\" depicting India and surrounding regions. The map falls under the genre of cartography and shows the subject matter of the Indian subcontinent, including the Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, and parts of Southeast Asia. Created in 1797 in Rome, it is an engraved map with some areas highlighted in color, featuring detailed geographical names and a decorative cartouche in the upper right corner with a classical statue.","soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:46:07.109Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":41118,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41119/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41119/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fine map with original outline color is from giovanni maria cassini's \n nuovo atlante geografico universale delineato sulle ultime osservazioni . it was published in rome by calcografia camerale between 1792 and 1801. \n \n the atlas was of particular note for its inclusion of maps on hawaii (sandwich islands) and alaska. it was one of the earliest atlases to include these maps, as well as several other pacific island groups. cassini's terrestrial globe map was based on captain james cook's voyages. his celestial globe was used in the research of john flamsteed and nicholas louis de lacaille. \n \n giovanni maria cassini (1745-1824) was an italian mathematician, globe maker, geographer, and engraver. he was a disciple of giovanni battista piranesi and contemporary of giovanni antonio rizzi zannoni. \n \n provenance: niewodniczanski collection \n \n \n paper size: ~ 23 1/2\u201d by 17 1/8\u201d (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"5062","title":{"en":"cassini - map of the philippines with java, borneo, moluccas"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41119/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some light foxing.  There may be old oxidation of the color.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some closed tears or paper imperfections.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is a Cassini map, titled \"Le Isole della Sonda, Molucche, Filippine,\" focusing on the Philippines, Java, Borneo, and the Moluccas. This cartographic work from 1797 details the islands of Southeast Asia with geographical precision. The map is engraved and shows some areas, particularly parts of Celebes and the Moluccas, highlighted with a yellow wash. It includes a decorative title cartouche featuring figures and palm trees, and a detailed legend for distances.","soldPrice":950,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:48:21.758Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":41119,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41120/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41120/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fine map with original outline color is from giovanni maria cassini's \n nuovo atlante geografico universale delineato sulle ultime osservazioni . it was published in rome by calcografia camerale between 1792 and 1801. \n \n the atlas was of particular note for its inclusion of maps on hawaii (sandwich islands) and alaska. it was one of the earliest atlases to include these maps, as well as several other pacific island groups. cassini's terrestrial globe map was based on captain james cook's voyages. his celestial globe was used in the research of john flamsteed and nicholas louis de lacaille. \n \n giovanni maria cassini (1745-1824) was an italian mathematician, globe maker, geographer, and engraver. he was a disciple of giovanni battista piranesi and contemporary of giovanni antonio rizzi zannoni. \n \n provenance: niewodniczanski collection \n \n \n paper size: ~ 23 1/2\u201d by 17 1/8\u201d (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"5063","title":{"en":"cassini - map of the great lakes, canada (new france), part of the mississippi river and north america"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41120/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some light foxing.  There may be old oxidation of the color.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some closed tears or paper imperfections.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This Cassini map, titled \"Gli Stati Uniti Dell'America: Primo Foglio, Parte Del Canada,\" illustrates the Great Lakes region, New France (Canada), and a portion of the Mississippi River in North America. Dating from 1797 and produced in Rome, it is an engraved map with a pale yellow wash highlighting some of the lake shores and boundaries. The map features a decorative cartouche depicting allegorical figures alongside crates and barrels, indicating trade or exploration.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:48:56.104Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":41120,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41121/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41121/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this fine map with original outline color is from giovanni maria cassini's \n nuovo atlante geografico universale delineato sulle ultime osservazioni . it was published in rome by calcografia camerale between 1792 and 1801. \n \n the atlas was of particular note for its inclusion of maps on hawaii (sandwich islands) and alaska. it was one of the earliest atlases to include these maps, as well as several other pacific island groups. cassini's terrestrial globe map was based on captain james cook's voyages. his celestial globe was used in the research of john flamsteed and nicholas louis de lacaille. \n \n giovanni maria cassini (1745-1824) was an italian mathematician, globe maker, geographer, and engraver. he was a disciple of giovanni battista piranesi and contemporary of giovanni antonio rizzi zannoni. \n \n provenance: niewodniczanski collection \n \n \n paper size: ~ 23 1/2\u201d by 17 1/8\u201d (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"5064","title":{"en":"cassini - map of the americas with the sandwich islands (hawaii), new zealand, and part of africa"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41121/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There may be some light foxing.  There may be old oxidation of the color.  There may be some faint offset to the fold out nature of the plates.  There may be some closed tears or paper imperfections.  There may be minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This Cassini map, titled \"L'America Secondo Le Ultime Osservazioni,\" is a cartographic representation of the Americas, including the Sandwich Islands (Hawaii), New Zealand, and a section of Africa. Published in Rome in 1798, this engraved map details global exploration routes, notably Captain Cook's. The map features a large decorative cartouche with an allegorical figure, possibly Mercury, and various exotic animals, including an alligator, a monkey, and a bird.","soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:49:41.517Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,000","currency":"USD","id":41121,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41122/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41122/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41122/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this very old woodcut is from sebastian munster's \n cosmographia universalis or \n cosmographey: das ist beschreibung aller lander [...] the work was published in basel in 1574 by heinrich 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) \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: ~ 15 1/2\" by 13 1/4\" (fold out) \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving with professional hand-coloring"},"estimateMax":4500,"lotNumber":"5065","title":{"en":"munster, pub. 1574 - map of the ancient world (europe, africa asia)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41122/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  Some of the inking is lighter or faded.  There may be some archival repair or reinforcement at the fold.  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":100,"aiDescription":"This is a map by Munster, published in 1574, depicting the ancient world encompassing Europe, Africa, and Asia. The map is presented as a globe with latitude and longitude lines, surrounded by twelve wind heads (putti) blowing air, each labeled with a cardinal direction or name. The map uses color to distinguish landmasses and features geographical names in Latin script, with several red lines indicating climatic zones or parallels.","soldPrice":900,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:50:39.128Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,500 - $4,500","currency":"USD","id":41122,"estimateMin":2500},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41123/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41123/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"about the map: \n \n this is one of the most important published maps of florida. it was one of the most detailed maps of the florida peninsula available before the 16th century. \"...the most remarkable and important map, which has been preserved from the sixteenth century maps, of that part of the east coast which lies between cape hatteras and cape florida ... [it is] the first french map to show florida ... [and is] considered the most important map of florida.\" (cumming & de vorsey 14) \"despite the fact that this map was not very accurate its influence was considerable... most of the information on the map is derived from indian sources and not french ones.\" (burden) \"it does show port royal (portus regalis) for the first time on a printed map.\" (goss) \n \n about the work: \n \n this significant, historic engraving is from theodor de bry & jacques le moyne's \n brevis narratio eorum quae in florida americae provi[n]cia gallis acciderunt ... quae est seconda pars americae . it is the second part or volume of \n grands voyages which is considered one of the most remarkable collections of voyages published in the age of discovery. the work was published in frankfurt by theodor de bry. the work began publishing in 1590 with this volume printed in 1591. \n \n this is from one of the most important volumes published on early north america. it included jacques le moyne de morgues's illustrations of native americans. the work described the earliest french settlements that would become the united states. the illustrations were after watercolors drawn first hand in the new world by le moyne on the mid-1560s expedition led by jean ribault and rené goulaine de laudonnière. his illustrations of the florida indians are some of the most important visual records of american indians and their culture before the 19th century. \n \n theodor de bry (1528-1598) was a prominent flemish engraver and publisher. he came from a family of jewelers and engravers, and faced persecution for his lutheran faith during the spanish inquisition. de bry would be most known for his engravings of the new world from grands voyages, a work which would reach 30 volumes in scope. he was inspired to create this work after meeting richard hakluyt in 1587, who had published his own collection of voyages. \n \n de bry's landmark work depicted the early voyages and settlements in the americas. his work greatly influenced the european view of the americas for a long period of time. de bry's prints provide an important contemporary view of european conquest and settlement in early america. the images depict native customs, culture and warfare, and episodes in the history of european contact with these natives and their world. as michael alexander said, de bry's work \"brought to the european public the first realistic visualization of the exotic world opened up across the atlantic by the explorers, conquerors and settlers.\" (discovering the new world, p. 7) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 15 3/4\" by 18 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: engraving"},"estimateMax":18000,"lotNumber":"5066","title":{"en":"de bry - map of florida (southeast north america, cuba, bahamas)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41123/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  There may be some faint general wear or toning and a few minor imperfections to be expected with age and size.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact with any questions."},"directSalePrice":500,"aiDescription":"This De Bry map illustrates Florida, the southeastern part of North America, Cuba, and the Bahamas. Rendered in a detailed engraved style, the map features intricate coastlines, inland river systems, and early colonial settlements. Two coats of arms adorn the upper corners, and a prominent compass rose is present. A decorative cartouche with a detailed legend is positioned in the upper right, and several ships are depicted sailing the waters.","soldPrice":7250,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:55:14.053Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$12,000 - $18,000","currency":"USD","id":41123,"estimateMin":12000},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41124/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41124/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41124/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41124/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41124/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41124/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41124/007/007.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41124/008/008.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41124/009/009.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41124/010/010.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41124/011/011.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41124/012/012.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41124/013/013.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n crossing of chowchillas river \n vicinity of fort miller \n sauk river \n maple river \n bois de sioux river \n pike lake \n pelluse falls \n chemakane mission \n columbia river, junction of des chutes \n bear's teeth, missouri river, gate of the mountains \n cape horn, columbia river \n rio colorado near the mojave villages \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n this historic lithograph is from \n reports of explorations and surveys, to ascertain the most practicable and economical route for a railroad from the mississippi river to the pacific ocean... the work was published between 1855 and 1860 in washington by beverley tucker, thomas f. ford, and a.o.p. nicholson. \n \n the work came about as part of the pacific railroad surveys conducted under the direction of the secretary of war, jefferson davis. the surveys were conducted to explore the american west and document possible routes for trancontinental north american railroads. surveyors, scientists, and artist partook in the journeys and gathered information that covered 400,000 square miles. \n \n the publication was \"... probably the most important single contemporary source of knowledge on western geography and history and their value is greatly enhanced by the inclusion of many beautiful plates in color of scenery, native inhabitants, fauna and flora of the western country.\" (robert taft, artists and illustrators of the old west, p. 5) \n \n the \n reports \"... contain[ed] a monumental collection of scientific information, geographical, zoological, botanical, geological of the still mysterious american west. upon first examination, the volumes seem forbiddingly disorganized, however these faults are amply compensated by the richness of material within.\" (wagner-camp 262) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/2\" by 8 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"5067","title":{"en":"pacific railroad survey - 12 lithographs of scenes of western america or early native american life"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41124/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 12 lithographs from the Pacific Railroad Survey, depicting scenes of Western America and early Native American life. The genre is historical landscape and ethnographic illustration, documenting the American frontier. The lithographs are hand-colored, showcasing waterfalls, lakes, and indigenous settlements with tipis and longhouses. Each print is set within a framed border, offering detailed glimpses into 19th-century American landscapes and culture.","soldPrice":190,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:55:38.656Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":41124,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41125/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41125/002/002.jpg"],"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 . this photogravure is from the first volume of the work and was published in 1907 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 navaho, apache, and jicarilla 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 1/2\" by 12 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: photogravure"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"5068","title":{"en":"edward curtis - navaho hogan"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41125/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":200,"aiDescription":"This is an Edward Curtis photograph titled \"Navaho Hogan.\" The subject matter is an ethnographic depiction of a traditional Navajo dwelling and cultural life. The photograph, presented in a sepia tone, captures a hogan, a traditional Navajo home, with a person seated near its entrance. The dwelling is surrounded by sparse vegetation and tall pine trees, conveying a sense of the natural environment.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:37:43.761Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":41125,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41126/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41126/002/002.jpg"],"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 . this photogravure is from the first volume of the work and was published in 1907 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 navaho, apache, and jicarilla 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 1/2\" by 12 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: photogravure"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"5069","title":{"en":"edward curtis - filling the pit - apache"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41126/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":200,"aiDescription":"This is an Edward Curtis photograph titled \"Filling the Pit - Apache,\" depicting two Apache figures engaged in a task. The photograph, rendered in sepia tones, captures the individuals from behind, focusing on their activity involving a long tool and what appears to be a pit or mound. The image provides an ethnographic glimpse into Apache daily life, emphasizing their interaction with the land.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:37:43.766Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":41126,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":200,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41127/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41127/002/002.jpg"],"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 . this photogravure is from the first volume of the work and was published in 1907 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 navaho, apache, and jicarilla 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 1/2\" by 12 1/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: photogravure"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"5070","title":{"en":"edward curtis - das lan - apache"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41127/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":200,"aiDescription":"This is an Edward Curtis photograph titled \"Das Lan - Apache,\" a portrait of an Apache individual. The photograph, presented in sepia tones, captures a close-up of a man with long dark hair, wearing a collared shirt and a bolo tie with a distinctive white clasp. The image focuses on his facial features, offering an intimate ethnographic study of an Apache person.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:37:43.768Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":41127,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":750,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41128/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41128/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this moving photogravure 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 1908 in cambridge, massachusetts. this was part of a proposed edition of 500 (though about 272 sets are believed to be completed). this photogravure is on japanese gampi tissue on support sheets as issued with curtis's credit, printer's credit, title, copyright date, and plate number printed on recto. they are on the original overmats. the japanese tissue issue was produced in the smallest number at great expense. it is the most rare issue of his photogravures. the tissue provides a truly refined presentation of curtis's images. the picture shown is with a presentation mat over the original issue overmats. \n \n 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: ~ 18 1/8\u201d by 22 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: folio photogravure on original overmat / archivally matted"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"5071","title":{"en":"e curtis, folio, japanese tissue - swallow bird - apsaroke"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41128/view","tags":["usart_photography","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. This photogravure is on the original overmat and archivally matted for presentation.  It is possible there could be some residue in the margins from the matting process if removed.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":750,"aiDescription":"This is a folio-sized photograph by E. Curtis, specifically a Japanese tissue print. The subject matter is a portrait of an Apsaroke individual, identified as \"Swallow Bird.\" The image depicts a Native American man in profile, facing right, adorned with a feathered headdress, braids, and beaded necklaces, indicative of ethnographic photography. The sepia tone suggests a historical period, likely late 19th or early 20th century, consistent with Curtis's work documenting Native American cultures.","soldPrice":850,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:57:16.878Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":41128,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41129/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41129/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41129/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41129/004/004.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"included in this lot: \n \n the rooster and the pearl [le coq & la perle] \n the oak and the reed [le chene & le roseau] \n death and the woodcutter [la mort & le bucheron] \n \n \n description of the work: \n \n 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 109 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":2000,"lotNumber":"5072","title":{"en":"chagall & fontaine's fables - 3 etchings of fables"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41129/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":300,"aiDescription":"This lot features three etchings by Marc Chagall, illustrating Jean de La Fontaine's Fables. The two visible prints display a distinctive dark, expressive style. One etching depicts a skeletal or costumed figure next to a tree with a smaller figure, evoking a narrative scene. The other shows a bird-like creature in the foreground with a building and moon in the background, characteristic of Chagall's surreal and allegorical imagery.","soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:57:44.451Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":41129,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41130/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41130/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41130/003/003.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this vivid pochoir plate is from edouard benedictus's \n relais, 1930: quinze planches donnant quarante-deux motifs décoratifs: enluminure d'art de j. saudé: préliminaires de y. rambosson . the work was published in france in 1930 by éditions vincent, fréal et cie. \n \n jean saude printed the pochoirs after benedictus's original designs. this was the last work of benedictus which was published posthumously. \n \n edouard benedictus (1878-1930) was a french artist, inventory, and scientist. he was noted for his fun patterns and commissioned by designers to create prints, furnishings, and textiles. he was also famous for his elaborate silks and satins created for firms including brunet, meunie et cie, and tassinari et chatel. his rugs were part of the exhibit at the french embassy in 1925. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 14 3/4\" by 19 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: pochoir lithograph"},"estimateMax":600,"lotNumber":"5073","title":{"en":"benedictus - pair of graphic design or pattern pochoirs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41130/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"aiDescription":"This lot presents a pair of pochoirs by Benedictus, featuring graphic design or pattern illustrations. The works display modernist aesthetic principles, characterized by abstract geometric forms and vibrant color palettes. One piece includes a large circular design in shades of blue and gray, while the other features multiple smaller patterns with contrasting squares, rectangles, and curved shapes in various colors, indicative of early 20th-century decorative arts or textile design.","soldPrice":90,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:58:12.798Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":41130,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41131/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41131/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41131/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41131/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41131/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41131/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition, folio lithograph after a poster is from \n les maitres de l'affiche . the work was published by imprimerie chaix under the direction of jules cheret in paris between 1896 and 1900. the prints were published as a monthly subscription, with 4 sent each month to subscribers. on 16 occasions \"bonus\" plates of original designs by noted artists were also included. each lithograph features the blind embossed stamp of maitres de l'affiche designed by cheret. celebrated artists of the time contributed to the work including steinlen, mucha, toulouse-lautrec, bonnard, forain, grasset, meunier, louis rhead, dudley hardy, beggarstaff, edward penfield et al. \n \n jules cheret was considered the father of poster art. \"he dominated the series, with one in every four maitres by him, the first in each monthly instalment, and 7 of the special plates, a total of 67. with over 1000 poster designs to his credit, his large representation in the series is justified, although some critics have pointed out that, as the artistic director, he may have been biased towards selecting his own work.\" (appelbaum p.iii) cheret demonstrated a unique combination of artistic, technical, and entrepreneurial talent that spearheaded the poster industry. he opened his own print shop in 1866 in paris and from 1881 on his shop operated as part of the chaix firm which gave us \n les maitres de l'affiche . \n \n among the most sought after plates in the work are the \"job\" and \"moulin rouge\" by toulouse lautrec. rennert noted of the \"job\" by mucha that \"more than any other work of mucha's, this beauty established him as the master of convoluted hair and the creator of unforgettable popular images; the poster was used for years in many variants all over the world, sometimes with marginal text in various languages. a classic by any standard.\" (rennert, pai-xlix 389) \"jane abdy called it \"a secular icon, \" and indeed it is a magnificent production, considering that it advertises cigarette paper. \"the background, in a dull imperial purple is a perfect foil for the golden curls of the smoking girl, whose locks are spread over the poster like the delicate filigree work of an indian bracelet\"(abdy, p.136) \n \n this art subscription was created during the belle epoque period in france. \"there was nothing exclusive about the 'joie de vivre' that swept paris, at a delirious pace, out of the 19th century into the 20th. as victor hugo had observed, the city lived by, and for, the whole human race. haussman's great boulevards had opened up a spacious stage where paris made a spectacle of herself by day and night. outdoors and indoors the walls of buildings flowered with posters that took their themes from the passing show of 'la vie parisenne.' advertising never knew happier days. the most ephemeral of the arts has left us with a vision of the 'good old days' that vanished forever in the gunsmoke of 1914. those gay nineties and naughty noughts that will always be remembered as 'la belle epoque.'(the beautiful era)\" (horizon p. 97) \n \n \"by the 1890s the streets of every great metropolis were enlivened by large colourful posters (see the great poster movement). the poster had not only caught the fancy of the broad public, but its best examples were already being regarded as works of art (specifically, as fine prints) to be exhibited, reviewed in journals, collected and reprinted in a manageable form. in the last five years of the century, the imprimerie chaix was to play great part in codifying, hallowing and perpetuating the ebullient period of 'la belle epoque.' it was in those years that the firm published \n les maitres de l'affiche (masters of the poster) reduced lithographic versions, in authentic colours, of the best posters of europe and america, by more than 90 great artists, posters that bring the period to life.\" (appelbaum p.iii) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 - 11 3/8\" by 15 1/2 - 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"5074","title":{"en":"maitres affiches by cheret - 5 poster lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41131/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition.   There may be a few light marks, toned spots 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 contains five poster lithographs from 'Maitres Affiches' by Jules Chéret, a prominent figure in Art Nouveau poster design. The visible prints showcase lively scenes with female figures, typical of Chéret's style. One poster advertises \"A la Place Clichy\" with a woman holding flowers, while the other depicts a dynamic scene of women playing musical instruments and dancing, characterized by fluid lines and vibrant colors.","soldPrice":240,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:58:39.578Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":41131,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41132/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41132/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41132/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41132/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41132/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this first edition, folio lithograph after a poster is from \n les maitres de l'affiche . the work was published by imprimerie chaix under the direction of jules cheret in paris between 1896 and 1900. the prints were published as a monthly subscription, with 4 sent each month to subscribers. on 16 occasions \"bonus\" plates of original designs by noted artists were also included. each lithograph features the blind embossed stamp of maitres de l'affiche designed by cheret. celebrated artists of the time contributed to the work including steinlen, mucha, toulouse-lautrec, bonnard, forain, grasset, meunier, louis rhead, dudley hardy, beggarstaff, edward penfield et al. \n \n jules cheret was considered the father of poster art. \"he dominated the series, with one in every four maitres by him, the first in each monthly instalment, and 7 of the special plates, a total of 67. with over 1000 poster designs to his credit, his large representation in the series is justified, although some critics have pointed out that, as the artistic director, he may have been biased towards selecting his own work.\" (appelbaum p.iii) cheret demonstrated a unique combination of artistic, technical, and entrepreneurial talent that spearheaded the poster industry. he opened his own print shop in 1866 in paris and from 1881 on his shop operated as part of the chaix firm which gave us \n les maitres de l'affiche . \n \n among the most sought after plates in the work are the \"job\" and \"moulin rouge\" by toulouse lautrec. rennert noted of the \"job\" by mucha that \"more than any other work of mucha's, this beauty established him as the master of convoluted hair and the creator of unforgettable popular images; the poster was used for years in many variants all over the world, sometimes with marginal text in various languages. a classic by any standard.\" (rennert, pai-xlix 389) \"jane abdy called it \"a secular icon, \" and indeed it is a magnificent production, considering that it advertises cigarette paper. \"the background, in a dull imperial purple is a perfect foil for the golden curls of the smoking girl, whose locks are spread over the poster like the delicate filigree work of an indian bracelet\"(abdy, p.136) \n \n this art subscription was created during the belle epoque period in france. \"there was nothing exclusive about the 'joie de vivre' that swept paris, at a delirious pace, out of the 19th century into the 20th. as victor hugo had observed, the city lived by, and for, the whole human race. haussman's great boulevards had opened up a spacious stage where paris made a spectacle of herself by day and night. outdoors and indoors the walls of buildings flowered with posters that took their themes from the passing show of 'la vie parisenne.' advertising never knew happier days. the most ephemeral of the arts has left us with a vision of the 'good old days' that vanished forever in the gunsmoke of 1914. those gay nineties and naughty noughts that will always be remembered as 'la belle epoque.'(the beautiful era)\" (horizon p. 97) \n \n \"by the 1890s the streets of every great metropolis were enlivened by large colourful posters (see the great poster movement). the poster had not only caught the fancy of the broad public, but its best examples were already being regarded as works of art (specifically, as fine prints) to be exhibited, reviewed in journals, collected and reprinted in a manageable form. in the last five years of the century, the imprimerie chaix was to play great part in codifying, hallowing and perpetuating the ebullient period of 'la belle epoque.' it was in those years that the firm published \n les maitres de l'affiche (masters of the poster) reduced lithographic versions, in authentic colours, of the best posters of europe and america, by more than 90 great artists, posters that bring the period to life.\" (appelbaum p.iii) \n \n \n paper size: ~ 11 1/4 - 3/8\" by 15 1/2 - 5/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: colorful folio lithograph"},"estimateMax":1500,"lotNumber":"5075","title":{"en":"maitres affiches - 4 poster lithographs"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41132/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition.   There may be a few light marks, toned spots 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 features four poster lithographs from 'Maitres Affiches,' exemplifying Art Nouveau graphic design. The visible works include \"Les Sillon\" on the left, which shows a woman with flowing hair and floral elements in soft colors, typical of the period's organic forms. The right image is a vibrant advertisement for \"Champagne Jules Mumm & Co.,\" depicting a slender woman in a pink gown gracefully drinking champagne against a deep blue background, reflecting the elegant and stylized aesthetic of the era.","soldPrice":290,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:59:22.504Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$500 - $1,500","currency":"USD","id":41132,"estimateMin":500},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41133/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41133/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this attractive color lithograph is by alphonse mucha as part of the work by robert de flers entitled \n ilsee, princess of tripoli or \n prinzessin von tripolis . the work was published in prague by b. koci in 1901. it was printed on vellum paper. \n \n this work was considered one of the finest examples of mucha's book illustrations. (ray, the art of the french illustrated book 366) according to the mucha foundation, by the time robert de flers completed the manuscript for the story, mucha had only three months to complete the 134 lithographs to illustrate the text. he later wrote: \u201cwe worked on four stones simultaneously. i did some of the drawings straight onto the stone. other things, particularly the decorative edgings, i drew on tracing paper which was then passed on to the draughtsmen who continued the work with the colors i specified. i hardly had time to sketch out the motif for an ornament when they came and took it from my hands and got down to work on it.\u201d \n \n alfons maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 3/8\" by 11 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"5076","title":{"en":"mucha - ornately illustrated page with image and text to each side"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41133/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":100,"aiDescription":"This is an ornately illustrated page by Alphonse Mucha, characteristic of the Art Nouveau style, featuring both image and German text. The illustration at the top depicts a large female head with flowing hair above a landscape with smaller figures. The border design is elaborate, composed of repeating floral and geometric motifs in muted gold, orange, and green. The overall aesthetic combines decorative elements with a narrative image, typical of Mucha's illustrative work for books or magazines.","soldPrice":100,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T14:59:46.286Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":41133,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41134/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41134/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this attractive color lithograph is by alphonse mucha as part of the work by robert de flers entitled \n ilsee, princess of tripoli or \n prinzessin von tripolis . the work was published in prague by b. koci in 1901. it was printed on vellum paper. \n \n this work was considered one of the finest examples of mucha's book illustrations. (ray, the art of the french illustrated book 366) according to the mucha foundation, by the time robert de flers completed the manuscript for the story, mucha had only three months to complete the 134 lithographs to illustrate the text. he later wrote: \u201cwe worked on four stones simultaneously. i did some of the drawings straight onto the stone. other things, particularly the decorative edgings, i drew on tracing paper which was then passed on to the draughtsmen who continued the work with the colors i specified. i hardly had time to sketch out the motif for an ornament when they came and took it from my hands and got down to work on it.\u201d \n \n alfons maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 3/8\" by 11 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"5077","title":{"en":"mucha - ornately illustrated page with image and text to each side"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41134/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. 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The integration of text and image is characteristic of Mucha's decorative book illustrations.","soldPrice":160,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:00:11.673Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$400 - $800","currency":"USD","id":41134,"estimateMin":400},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41135/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41135/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this attractive color lithograph is by alphonse mucha as part of the work by robert de flers entitled \n ilsee, princess of tripoli or \n prinzessin von tripolis . the work was published in prague by b. koci in 1901. it was printed on vellum paper. \n \n this work was considered one of the finest examples of mucha's book illustrations. (ray, the art of the french illustrated book 366) according to the mucha foundation, by the time robert de flers completed the manuscript for the story, mucha had only three months to complete the 134 lithographs to illustrate the text. he later wrote: \u201cwe worked on four stones simultaneously. i did some of the drawings straight onto the stone. other things, particularly the decorative edgings, i drew on tracing paper which was then passed on to the draughtsmen who continued the work with the colors i specified. i hardly had time to sketch out the motif for an ornament when they came and took it from my hands and got down to work on it.\u201d \n \n alfons maria mucha (1860-1939) was a bohemian and czech artist. he produced most of his early work in paris and truly broke through around 1895. he moved back to prague in 1910. mucha was one of the most influential artists to the art nouveau movement. \n \n \n paper size: ~ 9 3/8\" by 11 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":800,"lotNumber":"5078","title":{"en":"mucha - ornately illustrated page with image and text to each side"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41135/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition. 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One print features a pale pink lily with prominent stamens, while another displays a striking orange-red Amaryllis (Hippeastrum Fulgidum Flore Pleno) with multiple blooms on a thick stalk.","soldPrice":80,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:06:12.004Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$300 - $600","currency":"USD","id":41139,"estimateMin":300},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41140/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41140/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41140/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41140/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41140/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41140/006/006.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41140/007/007.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful orchid lithograph is from robert warner's work \n the orchid album, comprising coloured figures and descriptions of new, rare, and beautiful orchidaceous plants . the work was published in london between 1882 and 1897. the illustrations for the work were done by john nugent fitch, the nephew of walter h. fitch. \n \n this work was prolifically illustrated for orchid growers and lovers. it was produced as part of the orchidelirium craze of the victorian era. the work was to both 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: ~ 9 1/2\" by 11 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"5083","title":{"en":"warner - 6 orchid prints (cattleya)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41140/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  There can be some very light foxing to the paper from this work.  Occasionally the lower nomenclature may also be cropped due to how theplate was printed and bound.  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 presents six orchid prints by Warner, specifically featuring Cattleya orchids. These botanical illustrations are likely from a 19th-century publication, offering meticulous renderings of these popular floral subjects. The prints highlight the exotic forms and intricate color patterns typical of Cattleya orchids. Visual features include one print with a white and purple spotted Cattleya Calummata with a deep purple lip, and another showcasing a lavender and white Cattleya Skyneneriana with yellow and purple accents on the petals.","soldPrice":150,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:06:54.313Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$600 - $1,200","currency":"USD","id":41140,"estimateMin":600},{"startPrice":100,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41141/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41141/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41141/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41141/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41141/005/005.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41141/006/006.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this beautiful orchid lithograph is from robert warner's work \n the orchid album, comprising coloured figures and descriptions of new, rare, and beautiful orchidaceous plants . the work was published in london between 1882 and 1897. the illustrations for the work were done by john nugent fitch, the nephew of walter h. fitch. \n \n this work was prolifically illustrated for orchid growers and lovers. it was produced as part of the orchidelirium craze of the victorian era. the work was to both 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: ~ 9 1/2\" by 11 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: lithograph"},"estimateMax":1200,"lotNumber":"5084","title":{"en":"warner - 5 orchid prints (cypripedium)"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41141/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to excellent condition overall.  There can be some very light foxing to the paper from this work.  Occasionally the lower nomenclature may also be cropped due to how theplate was printed and bound.  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 five orchid prints by Warner, focusing on Cypripedium, also known as lady slipper orchids. These botanical illustrations are detailed and likely date from the 19th century, capturing the unique and intricate forms of these specific orchid varieties. The prints display the distinctive pouch-like petals and varied colorations of the Cypripedium species. 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There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":75,"aiDescription":"This lot contains six cactus prints by Schumann, illustrating various species of cacti. These botanical prints are detailed scientific illustrations, likely from a publication by the 'Deutsche Kakteen-Gesellschaft' (German Cactus Society), and probably date to the late 19th or early 20th century. The prints depict the unique forms, spines, and vibrant flowers of these desert plants. 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There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age.  Some of the plates from the work may occasionally have some text offset.   Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":150,"aiDescription":"This lot features four sea life engravings by Seba, specifically depicting coral, sand dollars, and various shells. These natural history illustrations are characteristic of 18th-century scientific publications, rendered in detailed black and white etching. The engravings serve as a taxonomic record, showcasing the intricate patterns and forms of marine specimens. Notable visual features include a plate filled with numerous circular sand dollars and other echinoids, and another plate arranged with a central bivalve surrounded by a radial display of different elongated, ridged shells.","soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:11:05.526Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":41144,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41145/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"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\" by 6 3/4\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":500,"lotNumber":"5088","title":{"en":"audubon - severn river and rocky mountain flying squirrel. 143"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41145/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in good to very good condition overall.  There is some very faint scattered foxing of the paper.  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 is an original Audubon print, plate 143 (CXXIII), depicting two species of flying squirrels. This natural history illustration is a hand-colored engraving from 'The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America,' likely mid-19th century. The print showcases two North American flying squirrels in a natural setting of pine trees. 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There is some very faint scattered foxing of the paper.  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 an original Audubon print, plate 71 (LXXI), illustrating a prairie wolf (coyote). This is a hand-colored lithograph from 'The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America,' dating to the mid-19th century. The natural history print depicts two prairie wolves in a sprawling landscape with rolling hills, a stream, and scattered vegetation. 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There is some very faint scattered foxing of the paper.  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 presents an original Audubon print, plate 118 (CXVIII), depicting a long-tailed deer. This is a hand-colored lithograph, part of Audubon's renowned 'The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America' series, likely published in the mid-19th century. The natural history illustration captures a brown deer with a prominent white long tail, mid-leap across a verdant, hilly landscape. The background features distant blue hills and a light sky, with foreground details of grasses and small plants, emphasizing the animal's dynamic pose.","soldPrice":180,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:13:06.149Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$200 - $500","currency":"USD","id":41147,"estimateMin":200},{"startPrice":75,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41148/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this hand-colored lithograph comes from john james audubon's first octavo edition of \n birds of america published from 1840 to 1844 by e. g. dorsey and j.b chevalier in new york and philadelphia. the work was completed under the direct supervision of j. j. audubon. the lithography and hand-coloring was completed by j. t. bowen. \n \n prints from birds of america are amongst the most sought after and collectible of hand-colored american prints. the first edition was the only one to be completed using strictly hand-coloring. \n \n john james audubon (1785-1851) is perhaps the most famous of early american naturalists. birds of america is one of the best examples of hand-colored work in america and is highly collectible. \n \n \n paper size: ~6 1/2 by 10 1/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand colored lithograph"},"estimateMax":1000,"lotNumber":"5091","title":{"en":"audubon, first ed - common mocking bird. 138"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41148/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is good to excellent condition overall. 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containing portraits of all the british birds, including those of foreign origin, which have become domesticated . the work was published between 1815 and 1822 in norwich by bacon and co. \n \n this work was one of the first attempts to completely illustrate all bird species of the british isles. it is extraordinarily rare to find a complete first edition as it was issued by subscription and never fully completed leaving any surviving issues unique in total text and hand-colored engraving counts. the project also ended entirely before completion, leaving the final text page to volume 3 mid sentence (picture provided in listing). \n \n the volumes are bound in black leather with gold gilt lettering and bands. there are 177 originally hand-colored engravings + 4 black and white anatomical engravings (break down of contents by volume below). this set is often considered complete as issued with 130-144 plates, with the maximum number counted at 192 engravings with 8 black and white. \n \n volume 1: pp. 1-181 text, 33 hand-colored engravings, no facsimiles, 37 blank pages. original title page, appendix in 4 facsimile pages. loosely included photocopied correspondence from 1872, 1889, and 1891; research notes from 1996. \n \n volume 2: pp. 1-312, 360-365; original title page, 50 hand-colored engravings, uncolored engraving of anas strepera, 4 black and white anatomical engravings, 5 facsimiles (certhia familiarus, anas tadorna, anas strepera, anas spectabilis, and mergus serrator (loose), 40 blank pages; loosely included is a hand written note, news clipping on hunt, typed and signed letter from 1989 from david wilson to professor hale \n \n volume 3: pp. 114-138; 94 hand-colored engravings, uncolored engraving of larus fuscus, title page in facsimile, 3 facsimiles of alca impennis, columbus grille, and larus niaibundus, 48 blank pages \n \n john hunt (1777-1842) was a british self-taught naturalist, taxidermist, and engraver. he drew, engraved, and hand-colored (or personally supervised) all of the images for the work according to the linnaeus system. he retained almost all creative control of the publication. \n \n the work was dedicated by permission to sir james edward smith, m. d. f.r.s. and first president of the linnean society. smith (1759-1828) was one of the most important british natural history figures of the regency era. smith purchased the entire collection of carl linnaeus including his library, manuscripts, and biological specimens in 1784 serving to help co-found the linnean society in 1788. hunt acquiring smith's permission of dedication was an important stamp of scientific credibility for his self produced work. \n \n provenance: bookplate of thomas henry steel; owned by professor william gardner hale, top british authority on wading birds; ownership inscription of j. w. millard; ownership inscription of t. e. gunn 1877 & j. ement (sp?) gunn 1923; ownership inscription of to james fisher from j. a. freelt (sp?) 1953 \n \n \n paper size: ~ 5 3/8\" by 8 3/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: 3 volumes with 177 originally hand-colored engravings"},"estimateMax":8000,"lotNumber":"5106","title":{"en":"smith's british ornithology - 3 volumes with 177 originally hand-colored engravings"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41163/view","tags":["uscollectibles_booksandpaper","uscollectibles","uscollectibles_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in overall very good to excellent condition overall. There is some marginalia to the plates.  There may be some light toning, occasional foxing or offset present. 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":1500,"aiDescription":"This lot consists of three volumes of Smith's British Ornithology, dated 1815. The collection is an ornithological study of British birds, comprising 177 original hand-colored engravings. The image shows the spines of the three volumes, bound in dark leather with gilt numbering, and two open plates. One plate depicts a large brown eagle-like bird with broad wings, attacking a white rabbit, and another shows a Puffin in water. These volumes represent a significant early 19th-century work in natural history, with the hand-colored engravings being a notable visual and material feature for collectors of antique bird prints and rare books.","soldPrice":1500,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:26:38.117Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$4,000 - $8,000","currency":"USD","id":41163,"estimateMin":4000},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41164/001/001.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 1/4\" by 20 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving on chain-lined, watermarked paper"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"5107","title":{"en":"catesby, folio - goat sucker of carolina with mole cricket. 1-8"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41164/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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":300,"aiDescription":"This is a folio print by Catesby, depicting a 'Goat Sucker of Carolina' with a 'Mole Cricket'. The print is an early American natural history illustration, likely from the first half of the 18th century, characterized by its scientific observation and artistic rendering. The image shows a profile view of a grey and brown bird with an open beak, actively catching or about to catch a mole cricket in mid-air. The print's large format and hand-coloring are typical features for collectors of Catesby's work, which is significant for its documentation of North American flora and fauna.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:37:43.769Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":41164,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":false,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41165/001/001.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 1/4\" by 20 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving on chain-lined, watermarked paper"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"5108","title":{"en":"catesby, folio - turkey buzzard. 1-6"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41165/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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":300,"aiDescription":"This is a folio print by Catesby, depicting a 'Turkey Buzzard'. The print is an early American natural history illustration, likely dating from the first half of the 18th century. The subject matter features a side profile of a large, dark brown bird with a distinctive pinkish-red, featherless head and neck, and strong talons. The print style is characterized by its scientific accuracy and hand-coloring. This Catesby print is a valuable piece for collectors of historical ornithological art and early depictions of North American wildlife.","lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:37:43.772Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":41165,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41166/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","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 1/4\" by 20 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving on chain-lined, watermarked paper"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"5109","title":{"en":"catesby, folio - canada goose. 1-92"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41166/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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":300,"aiDescription":"This is a folio print by Catesby, depicting a 'Canada Goose'. The print is an early American natural history illustration, likely from the first half of the 18th century, showcasing both ornithological and botanical subjects. The image features a detailed head and neck of a Canada Goose, identifiable by its black and white markings, set against branches with green leaves and yellow flowers, identified as 'Chryanthemum'. The hand-coloring and detailed depiction of both bird and plant make this a desirable piece for collectors of Catesby's work and early botanical/ornithological prints.","soldPrice":475,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:28:00.914Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":41166,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41167/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","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 1/4\" by 20 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving on chain-lined, watermarked paper"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"5110","title":{"en":"catesby, folio - little brown flycatcher & red eyed flycatcher. 1-54"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41167/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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":300,"aiDescription":"This is a folio print by Catesby, depicting a 'Little Brown Flycatcher' and a 'Red Eyed Flycatcher'. The print is an early American natural history illustration, likely from the first half of the 18th century. The subject matter features two distinct flycatchers perched on a bare tree branch with large green leaves. The top bird is greyish-brown, while the lower bird is greenish-brown. The print's detailed rendering of two bird species on a single plate, combined with hand-coloring, makes it a noteworthy example for collectors of Catesby's work and historical ornithological prints.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:28:46.617Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":41167,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41168/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","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 1/4\" by 20 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving on chain-lined, watermarked paper"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"5111","title":{"en":"catesby, folio - little brown bead snake with coral bush. 2-49"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41168/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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":300,"aiDescription":"This is a folio botanical and zoological illustration by Catesby, depicting a 'little brown bead snake' entwined around a 'coral bush.' The artwork features a serpent with brown and white markings, climbing a textured, light brown structure, alongside a plant with red, drooping flowers and green leaves, with seed pods visible at the base. The illustration captures a specific moment of flora and fauna interaction, rendered in a style typical of 18th-century natural history plates. The work is titled \"2-49\" and features both the snake and the plant in a detailed, naturalistic manner.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:29:05.238Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":41168,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":300,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41169/001/001.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","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 1/4\" by 20 7/8\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored engraving on chain-lined, watermarked paper"},"estimateMax":2500,"lotNumber":"5112","title":{"en":"catesby, folio - corn snake with bahaman orchid. 2-55"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41169/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition overall.  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":300,"aiDescription":"This is a folio botanical and zoological illustration by Catesby, featuring a 'corn snake' alongside a 'Bahaman orchid.' The artwork depicts a reddish-brown snake with yellow-outlined patterns, coiling around a simple plant with broad green leaves and delicate white blossoms. The illustration is a natural history plate, likely from the 18th century, showcasing both animal and plant life. The work is titled \"2-55\" and is rendered with attention to the distinct patterns of the snake and the structure of the orchid.","soldPrice":350,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:29:55.123Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,500 - $2,500","currency":"USD","id":41169,"estimateMin":1500},{"startPrice":180,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41170/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41170/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this striking originally hand-colored stipple engraving is from pierre joseph redoute's \n le choix des plus belles fleurs . this is from the second edition of the work with plate numbers added and was published in paris in 1835 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. \"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: ~ 14 1/2\" by 10\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored stipple engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"5113","title":{"en":"redoute, choix - fringed iris [iris fimbriata]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41170/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There is occasionally faint toning with some mottled spots to the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":180,"aiDescription":"This is a botanical illustration by Redouté, titled 'fringed iris' (Iris fimbriata). The artwork depicts a stalk of vibrant blue irises with prominent yellow markings on their petals, accompanied by unopened buds and a single broad, green leaf. A smaller white flower also appears to the left. The illustration is characterized by its delicate details and naturalistic rendering of the plant's features, typical of Redouté's work from the 19th century. This piece belongs to the 'choix' series, focusing on a specific floral specimen.","soldPrice":450,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:30:25.776Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":41170,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":180,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41171/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41171/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this striking originally hand-colored stipple engraving is from pierre joseph redoute's \n le choix des plus belles fleurs . this is from the second edition of the work with plate numbers added and was published in paris in 1835 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. \"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: ~ 14 1/2\" by 10\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored stipple engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"5114","title":{"en":"redoute, choix - wild pansy [viola tricolor]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41171/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There is occasionally faint toning with some mottled spots to the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":180,"aiDescription":"This is a botanical illustration by Redouté, identified as 'wild pansy' (Viola tricolor). The artwork features a cluster of pansy flowers, distinguished by their rich purple and yellow petals, interspersed with green leaves and buds. The rendering style emphasizes the delicate texture of the petals and the natural growth habit of the plant. This illustration is part of Redouté's 'choix' series, known for its elegant and scientifically accurate floral depictions, likely from the early 19th century.","soldPrice":425,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:30:54.440Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":41171,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":180,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41172/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41172/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this striking originally hand-colored stipple engraving is from pierre joseph redoute's \n le choix des plus belles fleurs . this is from the second edition of the work with plate numbers added and was published in paris in 1835 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. \"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: ~ 14 1/2\" by 10\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored stipple engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"5115","title":{"en":"redoute, choix - bear's ear [primula auricula]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41172/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There is occasionally faint toning with some mottled spots to the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":180,"aiDescription":"This is a botanical illustration by Redouté, titled 'bear's ear' (Primula auricula). The artwork displays two dense clusters of primroses, one in shades of light blue and yellow, and the other in deeper purple and yellow, surrounded by broad green leaves. The detailed rendering highlights the compact arrangement of the flowers and the contrasting color patterns on their petals. This piece is part of Redouté's 'choix' series, showcasing the beauty and botanical accuracy characteristic of his early 19th-century works.","soldPrice":500,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:31:35.600Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":41172,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":180,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41173/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41173/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this striking originally hand-colored stipple engraving is from pierre joseph redoute's \n le choix des plus belles fleurs . this is from the second edition of the work with plate numbers added and was published in paris in 1835 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. \"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: ~ 14 1/2\" by 10\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored stipple engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"5116","title":{"en":"redoute, choix - tiger flower [tigridia pavonia]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41173/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There is occasionally faint toning with some mottled spots to the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":180,"aiDescription":"This is a botanical illustration by Redouté, titled 'tiger flower' (Tigridia pavonia). The artwork features a single striking flower with three large, vibrant orange petals and a spotted yellow center, indicative of its 'tiger' name. A prominent stamen and a green stem with an unopened bud are also visible. This detailed illustration captures the exotic beauty of the flower with precise botanical accuracy, typical of Redouté's 'choix' series from the early 19th century.","soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:32:05.422Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":41173,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":180,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41174/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41174/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this striking originally hand-colored stipple engraving is from pierre joseph redoute's \n le choix des plus belles fleurs . this is from the second edition of the work with plate numbers added and was published in paris in 1835 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. \"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: ~ 14 1/2\" by 10\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: originally hand-colored stipple engraving"},"estimateMax":2000,"lotNumber":"5117","title":{"en":"redoute, choix - chinese peony [paeonia]"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41174/view","tags":["usart_printsandmultiples","usart","usart_all"],"conditionReport":{"en":"The work is in very good to excellent condition.  There is occasionally faint toning with some mottled spots to the paper.  There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age.  Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions."},"directSalePrice":180,"aiDescription":"This is a botanical illustration by Redouté, depicting a 'Chinese peony' (Paeonia). The artwork showcases a large, lush pink peony flower in full bloom, accompanied by a smaller bud that is just beginning to open. The plant also features several green leaves with distinct veining, characteristic of peonies. This illustration is part of Redouté's 'choix' series, known for its exquisite detail and accurate representation of botanical subjects, likely dating from the early 19th century.","soldPrice":325,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:33:00.657Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$1,000 - $2,000","currency":"USD","id":41174,"estimateMin":1000},{"startPrice":400,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41175/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41175/002/002.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41175/003/003.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41175/004/004.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41175/005/005.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","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: ~ 20 1/4 - 22 3/8\" by 16 1/4 - 17 1/2\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: large folio, originally hand-colored aquatint engraving"},"estimateMax":4000,"lotNumber":"5118","title":{"en":"brookshaw, folio - 4 fruit engravings:"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41175/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 two folio fruit engravings by Brookshaw. The first engraving features eight individual fruits, likely apples or quinces, displayed against a light brown background, showcasing variations in color and skin texture. The second engraving depicts two branches laden with cherries, one with darker, ripe cherries and the other with lighter, redder cherries, set against a two-toned background. These engravings are detailed botanical studies of fruit, typical of 18th-century agricultural or horticultural publications.","soldPrice":1400,"lastUpdate":"2026-10-24T15:34:53.658Z","textCase":"lower","estimate":"$2,000 - $4,000","currency":"USD","id":41175,"estimateMin":2000},{"startPrice":500,"sold":true,"images":["https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41176/001/001.jpg","https://bidspirit-images.global.ssl.fastly.net/trillium/cloned-images/41176/002/002.jpg"],"soldDate":"2026-10-24","available":false,"description":{"en":"this dramatic large folio botanical engraving is from dr. robert john thornton\u2019s work \n new illustration of the sexual system of carolus von linnaeus...and the temple of flora, or garden of nature . this was the first edition of the work published in london by between 1787 and 1812. each engraving was made using stipple, mezzotint, and aquatint processes and some feature hand-coloring heightened with gum arabic. the engraving will include the text when available to send with the plate. \n \n thornton\u2019s engravings featured an uncommon composition in which the subject was seen oversized in relation to the background giving the plates a theatrical presence. \n temple of flora is often considered the greatest achievement in british botanical art. thornton employed some of the foremost artists to create the plates included peter charles henderson, philip reinagle, abraham pether, and sydenham edwards. richard earlom, james caldwall, thomas sutherland, and joseph constantine stadler were the engravers for \n temple of flora . \n \n thornton's \n the temple of flora is the greatest english colour-plate flower book. \"...[thornton] inherited a competent fortune and trained as a doctor. he appears to have had considerable success in practice and was appointed both physician to the marylebone dispensary and lecturer in medical botany at guy's and st. thomas's hospitals. but quite early in his career he embarked on his...great work. what redouté produced under the patronage of l'héritier, marie antoinette, the empress josephine, charles x, and the duchesse de berry, thornton set out to do alone...numerous important artists were engaged...twenty-eight paintings of flowers commissioned from abraham pether, known as `moonlight pether, ' philip reinagle, ...sydenham edwards, and peter henderson...the result...involved thornton in desperate financial straits...in an attempt to extricate himself he organized the royal botanic lottery, under the patronage of the prince regent...it is easy to raise one's eyebrows at thornton's unworldly and injudicious approach to publishing...but he produced...one of the loveliest books in the world.\" (alan thomas, great books and book collecting, pp.142-144) \n \n \n paper size: paper ~ 17 1/2\" by 22 1/4\"; plate ~ 16\" by 20 3/4\"; image 13 1/2\" by 18\" \n \n \n paper type or special features: large folio - printed in color using mezzotint, aquatint, engraving, etching, and stipple engraving processes with original hand-finished coloring"},"estimateMax":6000,"lotNumber":"5119","title":{"en":"thornton, folio - the narrow-leaved kalmia"},"url":"https://us.bidspirit.com/ui/lotPage/trillium/source/catalog/auction/82032/lot/41176/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":500,"aiDescription":"This is a folio botanical illustration by Thornton, titled 'the narrow-leaved kalmia.' The artwork features a tall plant with clusters of small, pinkish-red flowers and narrow green leaves, standing against a dramatic landscape background of blue skies, white clouds, and dark, rocky terrain. The illustration combines botanical detail with a picturesque setting, characteristic of late 18th or early 19th-century natural history plates. 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