June Southern Estates and Collections: Day 2
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 680
De Bry/Le Moyne, The French Discover 6 Other Rivers
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$225
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
| $300,000 | $10,000 |
Description:
De Bry/Le Moyne, The French Discover Six Other Rivers, From Grand Voyages, Part II, 1591, Theodor de Bry (Flemish, 1528-1598) and Jacques Le Moyne de Morques (French, 1533-1588), captioned 'Sex alia flumina a Gallis observata, plate IIII,' from 'Grand et Petit Voyages', Frankfurt, 1591, with Latin text, engraving on thin laid paper, depicts the expedition of Captain Jean Ribault and his men discovering six rivers off the coast of present-day Georgia, the rivers are identified as Charenta (Sapelo Sound), Garumna (St. Catherines Sound), Gironda (Ossabaw Sound), Bellum (Wassaw Sound) and Magnum (Tybee Roads); the sixth river, Loire (Altahama Sound) is not named in the engraved image; with copy of pages from 'An Exhibition Commemorating the Settlement of Georgia, 1733-1948, The Library of Congress, February 14, 1948-May 12, 1948' on verso, matted and framed. Frame size: 16 1/4 in. x 13 1/4 in. Provenance: Property from the Collection of John and Virginia Duncan, Savannah, GA .Measurements: Height: by sight 13 3/8 in. x Width: 9 1/4 in.
Condition:
Overall good condition, foxing and some waviness to paper, not viewed out of the frame. Wear and spotting to frame.Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. PHOTOS MAY ALSO ACT AS A CONDITION REPORT. Please review all photos closely prior to bidding. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'AS IS’, and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.
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