The Collection of John and Virginia Duncan - Session I
Wed, Oct 19, 2022 10:00AM EDT
Lot 629
Two John Abbot, Hand Colored Botanical 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:
Two John Abbot (UK/Georgia, 1751 - 1840), Hand Colored Botanical Engravings, from the Natural History of the Rare Lepidopterous Insects of Georgia, published by Edward Smith (1759 - 1828), comprising 'Papilio Ajax, Annona Palustiris', numbered '4', with branch, cocoon, caterpillar, and two white, yellow, red, blue, and black butterflies, and 'Phalana Regia, Dyospapros Virginiana', numbered '61', with branch, spiny caterpillar, black cocoon, and orange, blue and yellow tone moth, both French matted and framed each with associated page from manuscript attached to verso. Frame size: 26 1/2 in. x 22 1/4 in.Measurements: Height: by sight 15 3/8 in. x Width: 12 in.
Condition:
Good condition, not viewed out of frames, papers toned, some minor foxing, possible mat burn.