Lot 877

Two French Engravings of Savannah

Estimate: $200 - $300

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:

Two French Engravings of Savannah, comprising ' Vue Du Port De Savanah, Dans L'Amerique,' hand colored engraving after Vernet, matted in a giltwood frame (plate size: 7 in. x 9 in.; frame size: 14 3/4 in. x 16 3/4 in.), and 'Savannah - La Ville et L'Embuchere de La Riviere, engraved by Barelay after a photograph, marked 'XVI' and '36' border, in a giltwood frame (Sight size: 6 3/4 in. x 9 1/8 in.; frame size: 9 1/2 in. x 12 in.).

Measurements: Height: of largest frame 14 3/4 in. x Width: 16 3/4 in.

Condition:

Overall good condition, very minor foxing and small spot stain lower left edge on larger engraving, the smaller engraving with toning, foxing, and slightly wavy paper inside frame.