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THBBasilius Besler (German, 1561-1629)
Lot 1250
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$500 - $700
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By Bonhams Skinner
Jul 20, 2021 - Jul 29, 2021
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2021-07-20 12:00:00
2021-07-29 19:00:00
America/New_York
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- Lot Description
Basilius Besler (German, 1561-1629)
Two Hand-colored Copper Engravings from Hortus Eystethensis: Malva hortensis flore... and Leucoium flore rubro pleno...
Unsigned, identified on a sheet from Louise Ross, ABA, Bookseller& Mapseller, affixed to the backing of one of the frames.
Hand-colored engravings on paper, plate sizes 18 3/4 x 15 1/2 in. (47.3 x 39.2 cm), in matching frames.
Condition: Gentle rippling, both appear to have been lined onto a supporting sheet, not examined out of frames.
N.B. Hortus Eystethensis was published in 1613, with plates engraved by Wolfgang Kilian (German, 1581-1662). Based solely on the collection of Besler's patron, the Bishop of Eichstatt, the compendium was the first pictorial record of flowers from a single garden. The two volumes presented over 1,000 flowers in 374 plates, organized according to the seasons.Condition
Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. - Shipping Info
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