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A fine group of twelve handcolored engravings from Johann Michael Seligmann's Recueil de divers oiseaux etrangers et peu communs 18th century
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- height 13 in.; width 10 1/2 in.
- 33 cm; 26.5 cm
Condition
In good overall condition.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Seligmann's work was a translation of Catesby's Natural History of Carolina, Florida and the Bahama Islands and of Edwards's Natural History of Uncommon Birds and Gleanings of natural History, with additional plates.
Included here are plates 8 ("Petit Preneur de Moucher brun, Preneur de Mouches aux yeux rouges"), 32 ("Le chat-oiseau), 44 ("Allouette de Mer"), 66 ("Grande Allouette"), 68 ("Passer fusca, Moineau brun"), 70 ("Petit Moineau"), 82 ("Pinçon violet"), 98 ("Baltimore Bastard"), 104 ("Le Cocq de bois d'Amerique"), 105 ("Monedula tota nigra"), 106 (""La Pie jaune et noire"), and 109 (""Le Perdrix Americaine").