The Collection of John and Virginia Duncan - Session I
Wed, Oct 19, 2022 10:00AM EDT
Lot 630
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 Tityrus, Robinia Pseudo-Acacia', numbered '19', depicting pink flowering branch, brown cocoon, and two brown and yellow butterflies, and 'Phalana Promethea, Halesia Tetraptera' depicting a branch, cocoons, yellow headed caterpillar, and two brown, white, red, and blue moths, 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: 11 3/4 in.
Condition:
Good codnition, paper toned, some foxing, not viewed out of frames, light wear to frames.