Lot 631

Catesby, Pigeon Plum & Horned Caterpillar, Engraving

Estimate: $400 - $600

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$150,000 $5,000
$300,000 $10,000

Property from the Collection of John and Virginia Duncan, Savannah, GA

Description:

Mark Catesby (British, 1679-1749), Pigeon Plum with Horned Caterpillar, Natural History Vol. II, Plate 94, Hand Colored Engraving, initial signed lower left, marked '94' top right, depicting a branch with purple fruit and a horned caterpillar, with label on verso 'Pigeon Plum, Prunus Virginiana, Natural History Vol. II, p. 94, engraving on paper, lent by Virginia and John Duncan', matted and framed. Frame size: 27 in. x 22 1/4 in.

Measurements: Height: by sight 14 1/4 in. x Width: 10 3/8 in.

Condition:

Good condition, paper lightly toned, very minor foxing, not viewed out of frame.