Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(6) Framed Hand-Colored Engravings, Zoological Book Illustrations
- Price realized
- $738
- Pre-sale estimate
- $100 – $200
- Hammer price
- $600
- Category
- Fine Art
- Sold
- February 21, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 2 - FEBRUARY 2026 SELECTED WORKS & ESTATES AUCTION
Lot description
(lot of 6) Framed hand-colored engravings on paper, engraved by W. H. Lizars (William Home Lizars, Scottish, 1788-1859), all book plates from the series "The Naturalist's Library," published by W. H. Lizars, Edinburgh, including: (1) "Elephant of India," Plate 2, (1) "Indian Rhinoceros," Plate 9, (1) "Siamang," Plate 4, (1) "Jaguar," Plate 12, (1) Mongoose, Plate 5, (1) Asian Palm Civet, Plate 6, each retaining Desrosiers Antique Designs label verso, (four) accompanied by additional book pages of surrounding text, accompanying pages intact with some tearing, each sight: approx 4"h, 6"w, overall: approx 9"h, 11"w, 7lbs total
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.