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Wed, Jan 21, 2026 10:00AM EST
Lot 159

Two Hand Colored Engravings

Estimate: $100 - $200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$200,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000
Two Hand Colored Engravings, 18th Century.
Engraver Franz Xavier Habermann (German,1721- 1796) Vue de Boston, ca. 1750, laid paper. Hand numbered No 83 top center margin.

After A. Rooland, G. M. Probst, engraver (German, 1754 - 1788)engraver, publisher Georg Balthasar Probst, Battle Between the Dutch Frigates Castor and Briele, and English Frigates Flora and Crescent, the 30th May, 1781 at the height of Cape St. Marie. ca.1782, laid paper. Hand numbered No 19 top center margin.

Boston: framed: H: 14 3/4 x W: 19 1/4 in.
Battle: framed: H: 14 3/4 x W: 19 1/4 in.

Condition

Foxing, water-staining and warping. Fading to color. Creases throughout.

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The collection of an Ohio family.