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Lot 11450: Bessa - 49 Botanical Engravings

Est: $600 USD - $1,000 USDSold:
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare BooksFranklin, TN, USAugust 31, 2019

Item Overview

Description

This charming botanical engraving is from Pancrace Bessa’s work L'Herbier Generale de L'Amateur. The work was published in Paris in 1820.

Bessa is one of the greatest botanical artists of the 19th century. He learned from the renowned Pierre J. Redoute. Herbier General is considered his finest work and had the support of the Duchesse de Berry.

Dimensions

~ 6 1/2" by 10 1/2"

Artist or Maker

Medium

Originally Hand-colored Engraving

Date

1820

Condition Report

The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age and some minor handling to edges. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

Literature

L'Herbier Generale de L'Amateur

Payment & Shipping

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Shipping

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Auction Details

Terms

Buyer's Premium

10.0%

Bidding Increments

From:To:Increment:
$0$99$5
$100$299$10
$300$699$25
$700$1,249$50
$1,250+$100

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Shipping Terms

Shipping is handled within 1-3 business days of completed payment. Shipping is billed after the sale based on customers choice of service. We ship via USPS and FedEx and calculate based on the total package weight and destination. All shipments are insured, though to provide this some services may be required when shipping outside of the United States. We're glad to provide quotes and options of services.
The buyer is responsible for paying the customs fees, duties, import taxes, and any related charges. Customs can cause delays in arrival of your shipment, which the seller has no control over. Please consider these charges and delays when making your purchase.

Taxes

Tax is applied to TN state purchases at a rate of 9.25%.