Sunday, June 26, 2022
LOT #157

Ornithological Hand Colored Engraving Assortment

(2) items, including Prideaux John Selby (British, 1788-1867) “Common Wild Duck – Male”, printed signature lower right, depicting a mallard duck; and Robert Mitford (British, 1781-1870) “Golden Eye Duck”, printed signature lower left, depicting a male and female of the species; each unframed

Estimate: $100 - $200

Hammer Price: $100

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: 19 1/2 inches, Width: 25 3/4 inches (each sheet)

Condition: Very Good, scuffs; smudges; tape residue at corners; wear to edges; pencil inscription to each upper left corner of margin

Disclaimers: please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present

Shipping: Quote Shipping

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%)

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