William Curtis Paintings & Artwork for Sale | William Curtis Art Value Price Guide

Apr. 19, 2025
W. CURTIS (1746-1799), Botanical Magazine, Stockrose, 1789, Copper engraving
Est: €60 - €100
William Curtis (1746 Alton (Hampshire) - 1799 London): Illustration aus: Curti"s Botanical Magazine, Taf 87, Stockrose, Alcea rosea, Hollyhok, 1789, Copper engraving Technique: Hand colored Copper engraving on Paper Date: 1789 Source: William Curtis (1746 Alton, Hampshire-1799 Brompton) Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, No. 87 | Book, Science Keywords: Flower, Hollyhock, Mallow, 18th century, Baroque, Flowers, Germany, Size: Paper: 24,4 cm x 14,7 cm (9,6 x 5,8 in)
Fichter Kunsthandel
Apr. 19, 2025
Curtis - Carnivorous Plant: Yellow Side-saddle Flower. 780
Est: $150 - $300
This originally hand-colored engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine; or, Flower-Garden displayed: in which the most ornamental foreign plants, cultivated in the open ground, the green-house, and the stove, are accurately represented in their natural colours... This engraving was published between 1803 and 1809 in London by S. Couchman. William Curtis (1746-1799) was a famous English botanist. He was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live specimens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens. "It is, indeed, the oldest current scientific periodical of its kind with coloured illustrations in the world, and in the beauty of production and high standard of its contributions it can claim a unique place" (Henry II, p. 302)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Apr. 19, 2025
Curtis - Carnivorous: Broad-lipped Purple Side-saddle-flower. 849
Est: $150 - $300
This originally hand-colored engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine; or, Flower-Garden displayed: in which the most ornamental foreign plants, cultivated in the open ground, the green-house, and the stove, are accurately represented in their natural colours... This engraving was published between 1803 and 1809 in London by S. Couchman. William Curtis (1746-1799) was a famous English botanist. He was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live specimens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens. "It is, indeed, the oldest current scientific periodical of its kind with coloured illustrations in the world, and in the beauty of production and high standard of its contributions it can claim a unique place" (Henry II, p. 302)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Apr. 19, 2025
Curtis - Carnivorous: Venus's Fly-trap. 785
Est: $150 - $300
This originally hand-colored engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine; or, Flower-Garden displayed: in which the most ornamental foreign plants, cultivated in the open ground, the green-house, and the stove, are accurately represented in their natural colours... This engraving was published between 1803 and 1809 in London by S. Couchman. William Curtis (1746-1799) was a famous English botanist. He was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live specimens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens. "It is, indeed, the oldest current scientific periodical of its kind with coloured illustrations in the world, and in the beauty of production and high standard of its contributions it can claim a unique place" (Henry II, p. 302)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Apr. 19, 2025
Curtis - Sacred Bean of India (Water Lily). 903
Est: $150 - $300
This originally hand-colored engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine; or, Flower-Garden displayed: in which the most ornamental foreign plants, cultivated in the open ground, the green-house, and the stove, are accurately represented in their natural colours... This engraving was published between 1803 and 1809 in London by S. Couchman. William Curtis (1746-1799) was a famous English botanist. He was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live specimens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens. "It is, indeed, the oldest current scientific periodical of its kind with coloured illustrations in the world, and in the beauty of production and high standard of its contributions it can claim a unique place" (Henry II, p. 302)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Apr. 19, 2025
Curtis - Artichoke Flowered Portea. 770
Est: $150 - $300
This originally hand-colored engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine; or, Flower-Garden displayed: in which the most ornamental foreign plants, cultivated in the open ground, the green-house, and the stove, are accurately represented in their natural colours... This engraving was published between 1803 and 1809 in London by S. Couchman. William Curtis (1746-1799) was a famous English botanist. He was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live specimens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens. "It is, indeed, the oldest current scientific periodical of its kind with coloured illustrations in the world, and in the beauty of production and high standard of its contributions it can claim a unique place" (Henry II, p. 302)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Apr. 19, 2025
Curtis - Heath-leaved Banksia (Australia). 738
Est: $150 - $300
This originally hand-colored engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine; or, Flower-Garden displayed: in which the most ornamental foreign plants, cultivated in the open ground, the green-house, and the stove, are accurately represented in their natural colours... This engraving was published between 1803 and 1809 in London by S. Couchman. William Curtis (1746-1799) was a famous English botanist. He was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live specimens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens. "It is, indeed, the oldest current scientific periodical of its kind with coloured illustrations in the world, and in the beauty of production and high standard of its contributions it can claim a unique place" (Henry II, p. 302)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Apr. 10, 2025
CURTIS (William)
Est: £300 - £400
CURTIS (William) Botanical Magazine 1809, 8vo, 89 hand coloured plates, largely clean, uncut, half calf, rubbed
Cheffins
Apr. 10, 2025
CURTIS (William)
Est: £200 - £400
CURTIS (William) The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed; vols. 3, 4, & 5, in one, 1790-92, 8vo, with 93 hand coloured plates, a few loose, calf, rubbed 93 coloured plates including 1 folding plate; also 1 uncoloured plate; a few loose
Cheffins
Apr. 05, 2025
Curtis's Botanical Magazine - Two Volumes bound in One (25 & 26) with 83 Botanical Engravings
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
This is the volumes 25 & 26 of William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine; or, Flower-Garden displayed: in which the most ornamental foreign plants, cultivated in the open ground, the green-house, and the stove, are accurately represented in their natural colours... The volumes were published between 1811 and 1812 in London by S. Couchman. The two volumes are bound in one with 83 originally hand-colored botanical engravings and accompanying text (plates 1419 to 1501). They are bound in contemporary uniform red half Morocco, richly gilt spines, marbled sides. William Curtis (1746-1799) was a famous English botanist. He was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live specimens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens. "It is, indeed, the oldest current scientific periodical of its kind with coloured illustrations in the world, and in the beauty of production and high standard of its contributions it can claim a unique place" (Henry II, p. 302)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Apr. 05, 2025
Curtis - Garden Tulip. 1135
Est: $150 - $300
This originally hand-colored engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine; or, Flower-Garden displayed: in which the most ornamental foreign plants, cultivated in the open ground, the green-house, and the stove, are accurately represented in their natural colours... This engraving was published between 1803 and 1809 in London by S. Couchman. William Curtis (1746-1799) was a famous English botanist. He was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live specimens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens. "It is, indeed, the oldest current scientific periodical of its kind with coloured illustrations in the world, and in the beauty of production and high standard of its contributions it can claim a unique place" (Henry II, p. 302)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Apr. 05, 2025
Curtis - Early Dwarf Tulip. 839
Est: $150 - $300
This originally hand-colored engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine; or, Flower-Garden displayed: in which the most ornamental foreign plants, cultivated in the open ground, the green-house, and the stove, are accurately represented in their natural colours... This engraving was published between 1803 and 1809 in London by S. Couchman. William Curtis (1746-1799) was a famous English botanist. He was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live specimens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens. "It is, indeed, the oldest current scientific periodical of its kind with coloured illustrations in the world, and in the beauty of production and high standard of its contributions it can claim a unique place" (Henry II, p. 302)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Apr. 05, 2025
Curtis - Ear-leaved Magnolia. 1206
Est: $150 - $300
This originally hand-colored engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine; or, Flower-Garden displayed: in which the most ornamental foreign plants, cultivated in the open ground, the green-house, and the stove, are accurately represented in their natural colours... This engraving was published between 1803 and 1809 in London by S. Couchman. William Curtis (1746-1799) was a famous English botanist. He was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live specimens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens. "It is, indeed, the oldest current scientific periodical of its kind with coloured illustrations in the world, and in the beauty of production and high standard of its contributions it can claim a unique place" (Henry II, p. 302)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Apr. 05, 2025
Curtis - The Waratah (Australia). 1128
Est: $150 - $300
This originally hand-colored engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine; or, Flower-Garden displayed: in which the most ornamental foreign plants, cultivated in the open ground, the green-house, and the stove, are accurately represented in their natural colours... This engraving was published between 1803 and 1809 in London by S. Couchman. William Curtis (1746-1799) was a famous English botanist. He was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live specimens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens. "It is, indeed, the oldest current scientific periodical of its kind with coloured illustrations in the world, and in the beauty of production and high standard of its contributions it can claim a unique place" (Henry II, p. 302)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Mar. 29, 2025
Curtis - Large Lot of 15 Botanical Engravings (Lily, Rose, Tulip, Cyclamen)
Est: $500 - $1,500
This lovely botanical engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed. Curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Mar. 29, 2025
Curtis - Large Lot of 27 Aloe Engravings
Est: $500 - $1,500
This lovely botanical engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed. Curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Mar. 29, 2025
Curtis - Large Lot of 70 Botanical Engravings
Est: $1,000 - $2,000
This lovely botanical engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed. Curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Mar. 22, 2025
Curtis - Large Lot of 68 Botanical Engravings
Est: $500 - $1,500
This lovely botanical engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed. Curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Mar. 22, 2025
Curtis - Large Lot of 69 Botanical Engravings
Est: $500 - $1,500
This lovely botanical engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed. Curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Mar. 22, 2025
Curtis - Lady Banks's Rose. 69
Est: $150 - $300
This lovely botanical engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed. Curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Mar. 15, 2025
Curtis - Large Lot of 47 Botanical Engravings
Est: $500 - $1,500
This lovely botanical engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed. Curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Mar. 15, 2025
Curtis - Large Lot of 48 Botanical Engravings
Est: $500 - $1,500
This lovely botanical engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed. Curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Mar. 15, 2025
Curtis - 6 Daffodil Engravings
Est: $500 - $1,500
This lovely botanical engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed. Curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Feb. 02, 2025
2pc William Curtis Hand Painted Copper Plate Engravings
Est: $10 - $200
This pair of framed antique engravings by British botanist William Curtis published in the Botanical Magazine. Features a Neapolitan Star of Bethlehem (1794) and Atamasco Lily (1793.) Sight: 5"W x 8.25"H. Engraving plate mark: 4.5"W x 7.75"H. Frame: 9.25"L x 0.75"W x 13"H. Artwork can be unframed and rolled for shipment. Artist: William Curtis (British 1746-1799) Dimensions: See Description Country of Origin: England
Lion and Unicorn
Jan. 08, 2025
SIX WILLIAM CURTIS HAND COLORED FLORAL ENGRAVINGS.
Est: $300 - $500
Six 18th C. William Curtis hand colored floral book plate engravings, all with identifying plate numbers and dated 1797. Images 8” x 5”, Frames 15.25” x 12”.
William Smith Auctions
Nov. 30, 2024
Curtis - 9 Botanical Engravings (Lily, Amaryllis)
Est: $500 - $1,500
This lovely botanical engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed. Curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Nov. 02, 2024
Curtis - 15 Stapelia Engravings
Est: $500 - $1,500
This lovely botanical engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed. Curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Sep. 06, 2024
10 Blumen Kupferstiche um 1790
Est: -
Konvolut von 10 alt kolorierten Kupferstichen, William Curtis (*1746 †1799 London) Botaniker und Zeichner, Verleger ab 1766, gründete 1787 das *Botanical Magazine* eine Zeitschrift mit colorierten Blumenkupferstichen, hochformatige verschiedene Pflanzen-Darstellungen ca. 12 x 20 cm, je in Klapp-Passepartout ca. 26 x 35 cm
Auktionshaus Bossard
Aug. 31, 2024
W. CURTIS (1746-1799), Botanical Magazine, Stockrose, 1789, Copper engraving
Est: €60 - €100
William Curtis (1746 Alton (Hampshire) - 1799 London): Illustration aus: Curti"s Botanical Magazine, Taf 87, Stockrose, Alcea rosea, Hollyhok, 1789, Copper engraving Technique: Hand colored Copper engraving on Paper Date: 1789 Source: William Curtis (1746 Alton, Hampshire-1799 Brompton) Curtis’s Botanical Magazine, No. 87 | Book, Science Keywords: Flower, Hollyhock, Mallow, 18th century, Baroque, Flowers, Germany, Size: Paper: 24,4 cm x 14,7 cm (9,6 x 5,8 in)
Fichter Kunsthandel
Aug. 15, 2024
Curtis (William) Lectures on Botany, vol. 1 & 2 only (of 3), first edition, William Phillips, 1803-04; and others with hand-coloured plates (5)
Est: £200 - £300
Curtis (William) Lectures on Botany, vol. 1 & 2 only (of 3), first edition, engraved portrait, 95 hand-coloured engraved plates, vol. 1 with contemporary ownership name of D.B. Hanbury to front free endpaper, light offsetting, some light browning, occasional light foxing to text, the odd spot or very light soiling to plates, but overall good, contemporary half calf over marbled boards, vol. 1 spine little chipped at foot, some wear to corners, rubbed, upper joints split but holding firm, William Phillips, 1803-04; and 3 others by Buffon with hand-coloured natural history plates, 8vo (5)
Forum Auctions - UK
Jul. 25, 2024
Botany.- Curtis (William) Flora Londinensis; or, plates and descriptions of such plants as grow wild in the environs of London, vol.1-5 (only, of 6) bound in 3, first edition, printed for and sol...
Est: £750 - £1,000
Botany.- Curtis (William) Flora Londinensis; or, plates and descriptions of such plants as grow wild in the environs of London, vol.1-5 (only, of 6) bound in 3, first edition, title to vol.1 only, engraved author portrait mounted on front free endpaper of vol.1, 360 hand-coloured engraved plates, many trimmed and mounted on stubs, 6pp. manuscript "alphabetical index to the first five (out of six) fasciculae of Curtis's Flora Londinensis" in vol.1, final text leaf supplied in manuscript, light browning, light scattered spotting affecting some plates, nineteenth-century green half morocco by Birdsall, spine with raised bands in seven compartments, slightly rubbed, t.e.g., others uncut, folio, printed for and sold by the author, 1777.
Forum Auctions - UK
Jul. 17, 2024
CURTIS, William (1746-1799). The Botanical Magazine Collection of 62 coloured plates. London: Curtis, 1786-1789.
Est: €200 - €300
Collection of fine contemporary watercolour engravings from the early years of this celebrated botanical magazine, 'the oldest current scientific periodical of its kind with coloured illustrations in the world...for the beauty of its production and the high standard of its contributions may claim a unique place' (Synge, Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society, 73 (1948). 8vo, (220 x 137mm). 62 plates mounted on modern passepartouts. (1)
Wannenes Art Auctions
Jul. 05, 2024
Botany.- Curtis (William) Flora Londinensis, vol.1-5 (of 6) bound in 3, first edition, 1777.
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Botany.- Curtis (William) Flora Londinensis; or, plates and descriptions of such plants as grow wild in the environs of London, vol.1-5 (only, of 6) bound in 3, first edition, 360 hand-coloured engraved plates, title to vol.1 only, engraved author portrait mounted on front free endpaper of vol.1, 6pp. manuscript "alphabetical index to the first five (out of six) fasciculae of Curtis's Flora Londinensis" in vol.1, final text leaf supplied in manuscript, light browning, light scattered spotting affecting some plates, nineteenth-century green half morocco by Birdsall, spine with raised bands in seven compartments, slightly rubbed, t.e.g., others uncut, folio, printed for and sold by the author, 1777. *** William Curtis (1746-1799) set out to record all the wild plants growing within a 10-mile radius of London. Many of the substantial collection of hand-coloured plates show the details of the plant at each stage of its growth and development, rather than a snapshot at one particular stage.
Forum Auctions - UK
Jun. 11, 2024
William Curtis (1746-1799)
Est: £300 - £500
William Curtis (1746-1799) 'Flora Londinensis: Or Plates and Descriptions of Such Plants as Grow Wild in the Environs of London' a set of fourteen hand-coloured engravings, each depicting a plant specimen titled in Latin underneath, published London 1777, each in a glazed gilt frame eight 40 x 25cm, framed 60 x 41cm three 43.5 x 13cm, framed 59 x 27.5cm three 21.5 x 20cm, framed 37 x 36cm (14)
Sworders
May. 25, 2024
Lot of 2 Botanical Prints - Sowerby & Curtis.
Est: $100 - $200
This lot contains two antique hand colored engravings published by William Curtis (England, 1746-1799) for his Botanic Garden in Lambeth Marsh. The pink and yellow flower was engraved by James Sowerby (England, 1757-1822), while the other is unmarked in this regard. Both pieces come with an attached certificate of authenticity from Bracantichita, Chicago. The works are housed in matching gilt frames with pink and white marbled matting. The frames are scuffed. Evidence of foxing and toning are present. The impression areas measure 7 7/8" x 4 3/4", and the frames measure 17 1/2" x 13 1/2". In-house shipping is available. Please see our website regarding our in-house shipping procedures.
Direct Auction Galleries, Inc.
May. 11, 2024
Curtis - Pair of Botanical Engravings: Moss Rose & Netted-veined Amaryllis
Est: $400 - $800
This lovely botanical engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed. Curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
May. 11, 2024
Curtis - Pair of Botanical Engravings: Particoloured Iris & One-leaved Strawberry or Strawberry of Versailles
Est: $400 - $800
This lovely botanical engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed. Curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
May. 11, 2024
Curtis - Pair of Botanical Engravings: Golden Amaryllis & Large-flowered Galaxia
Est: $400 - $800
This lovely botanical engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed. Curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Apr. 21, 2024
William Curtis, Flora Londinensis, 1817
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Flora Londinensis "A History of The Plants indigenous to Great Britain", by William Curtis, a botanical survey of Great Britain, printed for George Graves, engraved by Richard and Arthur Taylor, London, 1817. Volumes I and II, 143 total prints. Dimensions: Books are 20" x 12 1/2" Provenance: From a local collection.
Locati LLC
Apr. 04, 2024
CURTIS (William)
Est: £200 - £300
CURTIS (William) The Botanical Magazine; or Flower-Garden Displayed. London: 1795-96, 8vo, vols. IX and X in one, 75 hand-coloured plates, plates 286-360, contemporary tree calf, rebacked
Cheffins
Mar. 28, 2024
Botany.- Curtis (William) Flora Londinensis, vol.1-5 (of 6) bound in 3, first edition, 1777.
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Botany.- Curtis (William) Flora Londinensis; or, plates and descriptions of such plants as grow wild in the environs of London, vol.1-5 (only, of 6) bound in 3, first edition, 360 hand-coloured engraved plates, title to vol.1 only, engraved author portrait mounted on front free endpaper of vol.1, 6pp. manuscript "alphabetical index to the first five (out of six) fasciculae of Curtis's Flora Londinensis" in vol.1, final text leaf supplied in manuscript, light browning, light scattered spotting affecting some plates, nineteenth-century green half morocco by Birdsall, spine with raised bands in seven compartments, slightly rubbed, t.e.g., others uncut, folio, printed for and sold by the author, 1777. *** William Curtis (1746-1799) set out to record all the wild plants growing within a 10-mile radius of London. Many of the substantial collection of hand-coloured plates show the details of the plant at each stage of its growth and development, rather than a snapshot at one particular stage.
Forum Auctions - UK
Mar. 19, 2024
WILLIAM CURTIS - Strelitzia Reginae. The Queen's Strelitzia
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WILLIAM CURTIS England 1746 - 1799 Strelitzia Reginae. The Queen's Strelitzia. London, 1790 Colored engraving Signed and dated Measurements 200 x 230 mm plate Comes from the work titled Botanical Magazine, better known as Curtis' Botanical Magazine. On the back, old authenticity label from Buchanan and Kige, Virginia, USA.
Subastas Segre
Mar. 19, 2024
William Curtis, UK 1746-1799, Geranium Pratense (Meadow Cranesbill), Lithograph, 37 x 26.5 cm. (14.5 x 10.4 in.), Frame: 65 x 52 cm. (25.5 x 20.4 in.)
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William Curtis UK, 1746-1799 Geranium Pratense (Meadow Cranesbill) Lithograph From William Curtis', Flora, Londinensis, Vol.2 fasc.43 (1782), later lithograph.
Bargain Hunt Auctions
Feb. 24, 2024
Curtis - 4 Iris Engravings
Est: $400 - $800
This lovely botanical engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed. Curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Feb. 24, 2024
Curtis - 4 Lily Engravings
Est: $400 - $800
This lovely botanical engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed. Curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Feb. 17, 2024
Curtis - 4 Purple Iris Engravings
Est: $400 - $800
This lovely botanical engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed. Curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Feb. 17, 2024
Curtis - 6 Botanical Engravings
Est: $400 - $800
This lovely botanical engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed. Curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Feb. 17, 2024
Curtis - 5 Yellow Botanical Engravings
Est: $400 - $800
This lovely botanical engraving is from William Curtis’s The Botanical Magazine, or Flower-Garden Displayed. Curtis was determined to produce a scientifically accurate journal, and so took care that artists used live speicmens for reference. Each plate features a meticulously drawn specimen with an accompanying descriptive text for each. The first 70 volumes (1787-mid1800s) were printed using copper etching and then finished with watercolor added by hand. Commonly referred to as Curtis' Botanical Magazine, this prolific periodical was first published in 1787 and is still in publication today by the Kew Gardens.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books