Decorative Art and Design

June 14, 2010

LOT 137

Lot 137

Albertus Seba (1665-1736)

Albertus Seba (1665-1736)
Lot 137 Details
Albertus Seba (1665-1736), Dutch

FOUR STUDIES OF REPTILES INCLUDING: SNAKES AND REPTILES ENGRAVED BY P. TANGE, 1735 (TAB. CV); SNAKES AND BIRDS (TAB. XCVI); SNAKE AND THREE REPTILES (TAB.CIII); SNAKES AND TWO REPTILES (TAB. LXXVI)

Four hand-coloured engravings with center-fold. Contained in bird’s eye maple frames.
Each plate 16.75" x 21.5" — 42.5 x 54.6 cm.

Estimate $1,500-$2,500

Realised: $2,880
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Albertus Seba (1665-1736)
  • Albertus Seba (1665-1736)
  • Albertus Seba (1665-1736)
  • Albertus Seba (1665-1736)

CONDITION DETAILS

not examined out of frames TAB.XCVI: small tear at plate mark bottom right of center each very good, white sheets with fresh colour contained in bird’s-eye maple frames

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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