Silver, Ceramic, Glass

June 10, 2009

LOT 293

Lot 293

After George Edwards (1694-1773), Johann Michael Seligmann (1720-1762), Editor

After George Edwards (1694-1773), Johann Michael Seligmann (1720-1762), Editor
Lot 293 Details
After George Edwards (1694-1773), Johann Michael Seligmann (1720-1762), Editor, British/German

SIMA MIDAS; LEMUR MONGOZ LINN; SIMA OEDIPUS LINN; SIMA SABAEA LINN (FROM A NATURAL HISTORY OF UNCOMMON BIRDS, AND SOME OTHER RARE AND UNDESCRIBED ANIMALS...)

Four engravings with letters by various engravers including G.C. Wahvert; J.S. Leitner; numbered plates XVIII; XXXIV; XXXIX; XXXVII, label of authentically verso
Plate 23" x 17.5" — 58.4 x 44.5 cm.

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $1,560
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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After George Edwards (1694-1773), Johann Michael Seligmann (1720-1762), Editor
  • After George Edwards (1694-1773), Johann Michael Seligmann (1720-1762), Editor
  • After George Edwards (1694-1773), Johann Michael Seligmann (1720-1762), Editor
  • After George Edwards (1694-1773), Johann Michael Seligmann (1720-1762), Editor

CONDITION DETAILS

Not examined out of frame. Some burn and foxing to sheets, fresh colouring

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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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