The Collection of John and Virginia Duncan - Session I
Wed, Oct 19, 2022 10:00AM EDT
Lot 628
John Abbot (1751 - 1839), 2 Hand Colored Engravings
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
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:
John Abbot (1751 - 1839), Two Hand Colored Engravings, from the Natural History of the Rare Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia, published by Edward Smith (1759 - 1828), comprising an untitled and unnumbered work with branch, brown spotted caterpillar, red cocoon, and brown and red moth, and 'Phalana Imperatoria/Platanus Occidentalis' with branch, hairry caterpillar, cocoon, and bright yellow and pink moth with associated manuscript page on verso, both French matted and framed. Frame size: 26 1/2 in. x 22 1/4 in.Measurements: Height: by sight 15 1/4 in. x Width: 12 in.
Condition:
Good condition, toning, some minor foxing, particularly on Phalana print, both with slightly wavy paper, not viewed out of frames.