Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

June 17, 2023: Premier Americana – Day Two

Sat, Jun 17, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 2418

ASSORTED ORNITHOLOGICAL PRINTS, LOT OF FIVE

Estimate: $200 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

ASSORTED ORNITHOLOGICAL PRINTS, LOT OF FIVE, hand-colored engravings on paper, comprising four after Mark Catesby / Johann Michael Seligmann comprising "Paffer fufca", "Mufcicapa fufca", "Hirundo purpurea", and "Paws americanus lutefens", and "Fringilla purpurea" after George Edwards / Johann Michael Seligmann. Unframed. Together with a page from "Liguftrum Lauri folio". Six pieces total. Fourth quarter 18th century. One 15 1/4" x 10".

Condition

Good to very good overall visual condition, one example with moderate smearing to print, each with very minor wears to edges.

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Descended in the family of Governor of Virginia Benjamin Harrison V and U.S. President William Henry Harrison.