International Arts Online Auction

February 24, 2011

LOT 96

Lot 96

Joseph Jakob von Plenck (1738-1807)

Joseph Jakob von Plenck (1738-1807)
Lot 96 Details
Joseph Jakob von Plenck (1738-1807), Austrian

NINE STUDIES OF PLANTS AND SEEDS FROM A RARE PUBLICATION ON MEDICAL BOTANY

Nine handcoloured engravings with letters
Plate 18" x 12.5" — 45.7 x 31.8 cm.; 25" x 19.75" — 63.5 x 50.2 cm.

Estimate $800-$1,000

Realised: $960
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Joseph Jakob von Plenck (1738-1807)
  • Joseph Jakob von Plenck (1738-1807)
  • Joseph Jakob von Plenck (1738-1807)
  • Joseph Jakob von Plenck (1738-1807)
  • Joseph Jakob von Plenck (1738-1807)
  • Joseph Jakob von Plenck (1738-1807)
  • Joseph Jakob von Plenck (1738-1807)
  • Joseph Jakob von Plenck (1738-1807)
  • Joseph Jakob von Plenck (1738-1807)
Note:

Plenck is best known for his publication “Icones Plantarum Medicinalium”, Vienna, 1788-1812.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 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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