Lot 5712 - ibid102 Old Master Prints & Drawings - online only - Tuesday, 02. April 2019, 10.00 AM
After MERIAN, SIBYLLA MARIA
(Frankfurt a.M. 1647 - 1717 Amsterdam),
Engraved by Pieter SLUYTER (1675-1715) and J. MUTOER. Lot of nine sheets with plants, butterflies, insects. From: Metamorphosis insectorum surinamensium. Also.: 1. Papaja; 2. Olyboom; 3. Banille; 4. Oranger. and others
Coloured copper engraving.
Four sheets with engraved signature in the image: P. Sluyter, three others signed: J. Mutoer. Two sheets unsigned. Mostly with engraved number lower right
Each ca. 37 x 27 cm. Gold frame
Some stronger browning and discreet foxing. Some with margin around the plate edge, others partly cut.
CHF 800 / 1 200 | (€ 820 / 1 240)
Sold for CHF 5 375 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.