Sunday, June 26, 2022
LOT #129

Botanical Engraving Assortment

Approximately (50) 17th to 20th century items with hand-colored plates by various artists including Besler Basilius (German, 1561-1629) and pages from an 1893 report having illustrations of mushrooms and plants; all unframed

Estimate: $150 - $300

Hammer Price: $175

Provenance: The Estate of George "Yorgo" Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000

Dimensions: Height: 20 3/4 inches, Width: 16 1/4 inches (Basilius sheet)

Condition: Very Good to Good, some items having toning; foxing; chips; tears; scuffs; stains; light dirt accumulation; Basilius print affixed to backing

Disclaimers: not all items examined individually; please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present

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Sales Tax: California (7.250%), Florida (6.000%), Georgia (8.500%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%)