$150
Moses Harris (English, 1731-1788). Group of 2 hand colored engravings, circa 1750, comprising of "Butterflies with Rose, Convolvulus and Wallflower", print depicting vase with rose, convolvulus and wallflower, with assorted butterflies, with a single caterpillar and chrysalis, inscribed lower center "To Peter Collinson Esq. This Plate is Humbly Dedicated by his most Obliged & Obedient Servant Moses Harris", verso with label inscribed "ORIGINAL Hand Coloured Engraving Natural History from "Aurelia" Published by Bohn London Circa 1750 for Moses Harris"; and "Butterflies and Moths with Carnation, Rose and Delphinium", print depicting strung bunch of flowers including rose, carnation and delphinium, with various butterflies and moths, with assorted caterpillars and chysalises, inscribed "To W. Andrew Peter Dupont This Plate is Humbly Dedicated by his most Obedient Serv. Moses Harris", verso with label inscribed "ORIGINAL Hand Coloured Engraving Natural History from "Aurelia" Published by Bohn London Circa 1750 for Moses Harris"; both contained in matching glazed frames. Each sight approximately 11.75" x 9.25". Each framed approximately 15.75" x 13.2".
Auctioneer:
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery
Date:
2016-04-30
