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1513 MANUSCRIPTManuscript 1513:
1513 MANUSCRIPTManuscript 1513: Questions Morales Magistri Petri Tatareti in octo capita distincter quam doctissime ab codem disputute atique discusse nec seginter an notate: atque nouiter emendate sicut legenti patebit, by Pierre Tataret, Published by pierre Gaudoul in 1513, probably in Paris. This is the amended first edition of Pierre Tataret's discussion of Aristotle's Nichomachan Ethics. The cover has been replaced with a 15th Century page from a dutch book of hours and the front flyleaves and last pages of the index are missing. Superb woodcut illustrations include title page with Virgin and Child in a ship. Dimensions: 5 3/4 by 4 by 3/8 inches. Processing and shipping in the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement insurance cost.
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Cover has been replaced, and there is insect damage and a small hole in the front is piece, which also slightly abraded. Pages have some minor folds and finger marks. The last part of illustration of "Prestre Ichan" is missing. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Condition: s. Please be advised that we do not furnish packing materials nor porters for pick up.
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BRAUN AND HOGENBERG, VENETIAN
BRAUN AND HOGENBERG, VENETIAN SCENES FROM CIVITATES ORBIS TERRARUM Dated 1578, but issued from that date into the early 17th century, being a copperplate engraving with hand color; the sheet consists of two scenes, the first depicting St. Marks Square and the second records a fire that consumed the Doge's palace in 1577; the verso with descriptive text in Latin related to the engravings. Presented behind a mat in a plain wooden frame, circa 1930.
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17TH CENTURY RELIGIOUS PORTRAIT,
17TH CENTURY RELIGIOUS PORTRAIT, PRAGUEOil on canvas painting of Joes Cztiborius Kotva. Inscription at bottom states he is a theologian during the time of "Ferdi. II" or Holy Roman Emperor Ferdinand II (1619-1637). Painting is set in Bohemia (today Prague, Czech Republic) as the Church of Our Lady before Tyn can be seen over the subject's shoulder. A small suit of armor stands on the table next to a goblet. Well stabilized and relined. Some loss at bottom along with wear and visible repairs. Modern frame with period styling.
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ITALIAN (16TH /17TH CENTURY)
ITALIAN (16TH /17TH CENTURY) PUTTI Watercolor on paper: 7 x 11 in. Framed
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17TH CENTURY HAND WRITTEN SPANISH
17TH CENTURY HAND WRITTEN SPANISH DOCUMENTdated March 17, 1609, hand written document in Spanish concerning mayorazgo ( majorat ) involving D. Geronimo Li¤ n de Z£¤iga (of Castillo de Garcimu¤oz) and Dona Ines Carrillo de Alarcon, bound in red velvet cloth with embroidered coat of arms with silver thread detailing, two paintings on vellum leaf of Saint Jerome and coat of arms with decorative border; with an associated intricate German paper cutting of the Virgin Mary
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wear to extremities, paper corrosion throughout due to ink, many pages with separations along ink line borders (many reinforced), some tears and small losses to paper, light staining throughout, paintings with heavy flaking and losses, binding popped but intact, some losses and fraying to edges
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ITALIAN (16TH /17TH CENTURY)
ITALIAN (16TH /17TH CENTURY) PUTTI Watercolor on paper: 7 x 11 in. Framed
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Spanish School (early 17th century)
Spanish School (early 17th century) Portrait of Isabella Clara Eugenia (1566-1633) of Spain at a young age, first-born daughter of Philip II of Spain and Elizabeth of Valois, dated 1615, inscribed upper left "Elisabetha Regis Philip ri Filia Hispani Primogenita Nasciturd/M: A015", oil on heavy copper panel, 8-1/2 x 6-3/8 in.; period Spanish carved wood channeled plate frame with applied wood "jewels",
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Oil on canvas portrait of a
Oil on canvas portrait of a 16th/17th c. Spanish conquistador canvas laid down on board. 27"x21"
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18th Century - Coloured engraving -
18th Century - Coloured engraving - ''Venetia'' - Pictorial view of Venice showing principal churches 11.75ins x 16ins framed and glazed
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LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY OIL ON
LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY OIL ON CANVASLATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY OIL ON CANVAS, SCHOOL OF PIETER MULIER II (Italy/Holland, 1637-1701), "Naufragio," shipwreck against rocks with figures, buildings, and stormy seas, 25.5" x 34" (oval image), 33.25" x 41.25" (frame). Pieter Mulier II is also called Cavalier Pietro Tempesta. From the collection of Ernest G. Becker-Colonna, according to article attached verso.
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TWO 16TH C. MAPS, 1 INDIA &
TWO 16TH C. MAPS, 1 INDIA & PAKISTAN & 1 IBERIA Group of two hand colored Lorenz Fries (German 1485-1532), early 1500s etching on paper maps comprising, one of India, Afghanistan and Pakistan and one of the Iberian Peninsula, unframed. Provenance: From the Estate of C.T. and William Biggers, Atlanta, Georgia. Approximate dimensions: India map image h. 11.75", w. 16.5"; paper h. 15.375", w. 19".
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After Thomas Whitcombe (British,
After Thomas Whitcombe (British, 1760-1824) "Capture of the Liguria, Aug 7th, 1798", "Commencement of the Battle of Trafalgar, Oct. 21st, 1805" and "Destruction of the French Fleet in Basque Roads, April 12th, 1809", trio of hand-colored engravings depicting naval battle scenes, 9" x 12-1/2", all engraved by T. Sutherland, published 1817 at 48 Strand, for J. Jenkins' naval achievements. Glazed and presented in white linen mats within contemporary burlwood frames.
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Early Latin book dated 1288 (?).
Early Latin book dated 1288 (?).
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Italian School 16th/17th Century
Italian School 16th/17th Century Preaching of Saint John the Baptist
Estimate:$800-$1,200
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LODINUM FERACISSIMI ANGLIAE REGNI
LODINUM FERACISSIMI ANGLIAE REGNI METROPOLIS MAPGeorge Braun and Franz Hogenberg, Published, Cologne, 1579, engraved by Hoefnagel, with four figures in foreground, a decorative cartouche, the arms of Queen Elizabeth displayed in the top left hand corner, with the arms of the City on the right, text in Latin on the reverse. Hand colored later, framed, mounted with conservation back for viewing. Site measurement 12.25 in by 18.5 in.
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Italian School, circa
Italian School, circa 1530-1580/Mater Dolorosa/slate, 20.25cm x 16cm
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General Historie of the Magnificent
General Historie of the Magnificent State of Venice, 1612 collected by Thomas de Fougasses and "Englished" (from the French) by William Shute, printed in London by G. Eld and W. Stansby, two volumes bound together, marbleized board covers, leather spine with five raised bands and gilt lettering, frontispiece with woodcut map of Venice and inked signatures of two previous owners, one dated 1625, 81 woodcut portraits, headpieces and historiated initials throughout text, 13 x 9 in.,
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An 18th Century crewel work cushion
An 18th Century crewel work cushion with Tudor roses foliage etc. and a curtain tie
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17C. GREGORIO LETI LOVES OF DUKE
17C. GREGORIO LETI LOVES OF DUKE CHARLES England, Italy,1630-1701, Circa 1669Antiquarian leather bound book, "The Loves of Charles Duke of Mantua: And of Margaret Countess of Rovera", translated from Italian, printed for Henry Herringman at the Sign of the Anchor in the Lower-Walk of the New-Exchange, 1669. Book with inscription on verso of frontispiece.
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SPANISH SCHOOL (EARLY 17TH
SPANISH SCHOOL (EARLY 17TH CENTURY,), THE VIRGIN MARY BEING CROWNED BY TWO ANGELS., PEN AND INK AND WASH ON CREAM LAID PAPER, 8.5” X 6.5” (217MM X 165MM). UNFRAMED.SPANISH SCHOOL, Early 17th Century, The Virgin Mary being crowned by two angels. Black ink stamp "16" verso. Dimensions: Pen and ink and wash on cream laid paper, 8.5" x 6.5" (217mm x 165mm). Unframed.
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Italian School, 18th century
Italian School, 18th century Portrait of Niccolo da Tolentino oil on canvas 48 x 39 1/2 in., framed
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Spanish Colonial School (Late
Spanish Colonial School (Late 17th/Early 18th Century) "The Coronation of the Virgin", oil and gold paint on canvas, 64" x 48". Unframed. Provenance: Private collection, Lima, Peru. The proceeds from the sale of this lot will be donated by the consignor to the Homa Therapy Organization. Homa Therapy volunteers specialize in teaching farmers in poor rural areas to produce their own seeds organically to help alleviate the food crisis that exists in those areas today. By promoting healthful living through organic farming, HOMA workers render great benefits to the farmers, women and children of small villages in South America, India, and Asia.
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17TH CENTURY, ITALIAN SCHOOL Oil on
17TH CENTURY, ITALIAN SCHOOL Oil on canvas.
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A quantity of about eighteen
A quantity of about eighteen historic documents many of the 17th. and 18th. c. and on vellum.
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Venetian 1502 book, doges,
Venetian 1502 book, doges, history of the first 74 doges of Venice, Marcello Pietro, De Vita Prencipum et Gestis Venetorum , 1502 printing, possibly first edition, octavo, 11-1/4 x 8 x 1/2 in. Later cloth binding with surface loss to spine and other abrasions and wear overall, toning, water damage, one area of pest damage, later inscription on title page, margin annotations in pencil. The Estate of the Late Reverend O. Leland Gilmore, Maryville, Tennessee
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Two early miniature portraits:
Two early miniature portraits: "M. Stuart", full portrait of Mary Queen of Scots (1542-1587) holding a Bible and a crucifix, her heraldry to the right and "Anno 30", watercolor and gilding on card, European, 2-7/8 x 2-1/4 in., [flaking, crackle, losses at edges, backed with 18th century map cut into ovals and portion of 19th century photo], gold over copper oval frame with bow; gentleman wearing white collar, unsigned, oil on copper, British, late 17th/early 18th century, unframed, 3-3/8 x 2-3/4 in., [bent, corrosion, abrasions with loss to pigment, grime].
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SCOTTISH RENAISSANCE DOCUMENT, 1582
SCOTTISH RENAISSANCE DOCUMENT, 1582 Original manuscript document in Latin and English, January 23, 1582, pertaining to the guardianship and instruction of James Sandilands of Calder, 2nd Lord Torphichen (1576-1617, then a minor), witnessed and signed by 5 unidentified individuals, with two large seals affixed; endorsed, "Preceptum caisma et Joann. Cokburn de ormistom;" 1 p., on vellum, 9 3/4 x 12 1/2 in.
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Pedro Berruguete (manner of)
Pedro Berruguete (manner of) (Spanish fl. 1450-1504) SAINT THOMAS OF AQUINAS oil on copper panel framed unsigned H8 3/4'' W6 3/4'' Provenance: Banner Elk North Carolina private collection.
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After Hans Holbein the Younger
After Hans Holbein the Younger (1497/98-1543) Two sets of framed sanguine lithograph portraits of luminaries of the Tudor Court, first quarter 20th century, presented in period reeded oak frames in the Arts and Crafts style and glazed, one with twelve sections including, Edward, Prince of Wales, Lord Russell, Keeper of the Privy Seal, Waramus, Archbishop of Canterbury, Fitz William, the Earl of Southampton, Edward Stanley, the Earl of Darby, Sir Henry Guhldeford, S. George of Cromwell, Southwell Knight, et al., h. 12", w. 106", the other with sections including the Marquis of Ormond, Queen Anna Bollein, the Duchess of Suffolk and a male courtier in a plumed hat, h. 12-1/2", w. 42".
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AFTER DIEGO VELASQUEZ DE SILVA
AFTER DIEGO VELASQUEZ DE SILVA (SPAIN, 1599-1660) 19th c. French Student copy of the Velasquez portrait of the Infanta Margarita of Hapsburg, in the Louvre Collection, originally painted in 1649, having a "Blanchet, Paris" stencil verso, in half round black frame with gilt liner, SS: 27 1/2" x 22 1/2", OS: 30" x 25", overall craquelure, some flaking and loss to pigment, puncture in her hair and in background upper left.
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Christopher Saxton
Christopher Saxton (1540-1610)/Warwici Countatus Cornaviis Olim Inhabitus/first edition 1607, text on reverse/coloured engraved map, 28.5cm x 30.5cm
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HUBERTUS QUELLINUS, ENGRAVING, 17TH
HUBERTUS QUELLINUS, ENGRAVING, 17TH C. Hubertus Quellinus (Flemish, 1619 -1687) after a c. 1665 drawing by Erasmus Quellinus (Flemish, 1607-1678), portrait of Philip IV of Spain seated on a throne, backed by his coat of arms, his son, the future Charles II, at his knee, beneath a canopy over which two angels hold a cartouche inscribed "Vota Publica" and with further inscriptions, to left a female figure with a winged putto nearby, offering a sacrifice on an altar encircled by a serpent, with emblematic figures and a lion, on laid paper laid down on modern paper backing, loose and unframed, 20.75"h x 13.75"w (sheet)
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Spanish silk embroidery, 1679,
Spanish silk embroidery, 1679, printed central panel in Latin text below an embroidered and appliquéd heraldic crest flanked by hanging tassels, elaborate floral and vine border, "Anno 1679" printed at bottom of text, silk, silver thread and ink on silk, later painted wood frame, probably Italian, 31 x 21 in. Most of silk ground has shattered, fading. Collection of Tommaso Viola, Naples, Italy, collected in the early 1900's; Collection of Gennaro Viola, Asheville, North Carolina.
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BACHELIN-DEFLORENNE XVI EME
BACHELIN-DEFLORENNE XVI EME SIECLE Chromolithograph: 13 x 8 3/4 in. Framed
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16th century portrait, elegant
16th century portrait, elegant woman in profile, wearing an embroidered, jeweled and collared French gown, headdress with conical cap and elaborate chaperon, oil on oak panel inscribed verso Di Paris Bordone Dopie…30(?), Italian School, circa 1560, 11-1/4 x 8-5/8 in.; 18th century carved and formerly gilt wood Maratta frame. Retouch scattered in background and face, panel warped with three battens verso, craquelure; frame resurfaced, abrasions. Property of the Hickory Museum of Art, Hickory, North Carolina (acquired in 1983).
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Spanish Colonial painting, saint in
Spanish Colonial painting, saint in a Benedictine habit holding a book, banner over head with Latin text, possibly St. Thomas Aquinas, oil on canvas, unsigned, late 17th/early 18th century, 23-3/4 x 15-7/8 in.; gilt wood frame. Canvas loose, crackle, some flaking, grime, old retouch affecting 20 percent of surface. Georgia Private Collection