Catalog Archive
Auction 95, Lot 371

"Abbildung allerlen wilden Thierer", Bry, Theodore de

Subject: Animals

Period: 1603 (published)

Publication: Indiae Orientalis

Color: Black & White

Size:
7.4 x 5.5 inches
18.8 x 14 cm
Download High Resolution Image
(or just click on image to launch the Zoom viewer)

A very early engraving depicting the indigenous animals of Asia. Some are hard to identify but the large elephant, leopard and crocodile are among the group. German text at bottom with a key to the engraving. Trimmed close at right as issued.

References:

Condition: B

Trimmed close at right as issued. Minor damp stain just entering image at left.

Estimate: $100 - $130

Sold for: $130

Closed on 6/13/2001

Archived