Basilius Besler , Hortus Eystettensis | Christie's

Sale 6490

Fine English Furniture

London

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20 September 2001

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Lot 403
THE PROPERTY OF THE EXECUTORS OF THE LATE SIR EMMANUEL KAYE C.B.E.
(LOTS 301-451)

Basilius Besler

Hortus Eystettensis

Price realised

GBP 7,638

Estimate

GBP 2,500 - GBP 3,500

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Basilius Besler
Hortus Eystettensis
Engravings, with extensive hand-colouring, on laid paper, four plates, in generally good condition. (Not examined out of the frames.), in blue and cream wash mounts and two-tone gilded frames
47.5 x 39.5cm (plate) (4)

Provenance

Bought from Mallett, London, 14 November 1978, for £2,500 (with lot 402).
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THE PROPERTY OF THE EXECUTORS OF THE LATE SIR EMMANUEL KAYE C.B.E.
(LOTS 301-451)
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