Two Engravings After Mark Catesby

Description

(British 1679-1749)

from Sammlung verschiedener auslandischer und seltener Voge, Nuremberg, 1749-1776, Johann Michael Seligmann (German, 1720-1762), engraver and publisher, hand colored engravings on laid paper: Tab. LXXVIII, Die kleine Mewe (La Mouette rieule), plate 8-5/8 x 11-3/4 in.; Tab. VI, Der Taubenhahicht (Epervier a pigeons), 8 x 11-1/8 in.; matching gilt wood frames, eglomise matting, 16-3/8 x 9-1/2 x 1-1/4 in.

Provenance: Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina

Condition

not examined out of sealed frames, toning, creasing, light foxing? frames with wear and abrasions
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Two Engravings After Mark Catesby

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Estimate $100-$300Jan 29, 2026, 10:00 AM EST

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Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly | January 29

Jan 29, 2026 10:00 AM EST

Asheville, NC, United States

Important MESDA Documented Virginia Chippendale Walnut Secretary Bookcase: attributed to the Winchester area, Virginia, late 18th century, yellow pine secondary, upper case with dentil and pierced pediment over two glazed doors opening to an adjustable shelved interior,

2 days LeftImportant MESDA Documented Virginia Chippendale Walnut Secretary Bookcase

American Federal Inlaid Walnut Tall Case Clock with Great Seal of United States: Pennsylvania or Valley of Virginia, late 18th century, floral painted dial crowned with Federal eagle and shield, calendar wheel, brass movement, inlaid waisted case with inlaid quarter columns,

2 days LeftAmerican Federal Inlaid Walnut Tall Case Clock with Great Seal of United States

Southern Federal Inlaid Walnut Huntboard: likely Virginia Piedmont region, early 19th century, huntboard or sideboard with poplar drawer secondary, string inlay, central door flanked by two dovetailed drawers, 42 x 55-1/2 x 19-1/8

2 days LeftSouthern Federal Inlaid Walnut Huntboard

Southern Federal Walnut One Drawer Table: first quarter 19th century, yellow pine secondary, figured walnut top, chamfered square tapered legs, 28-1/2 x 22 x 21-1/8 in.Provenance: Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina

2 days LeftSouthern Federal Walnut One Drawer Table

Rare Southern MESDA Documented Queen Anne Cherry Cellarette: North Carolina attributed, 18th century, poplar and yellow pine secondary, chest interior with three divided sections, base with two drawers, unusual stepped slipper feet, 33-3/4 x 20 x 15-1/8

2 days LeftRare Southern MESDA Documented Queen Anne Cherry Cellarette

Rare Southern William and Mary Walnut Single Drawer Tavern Table: 18th century with later elements, yellow pine secondary, single nailed drawer, turned legs with turned "H" stretcher, 27-3/4 x 37-3/4 x 43-1/2 in.Provenance: Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly,

2 days LeftRare Southern William and Mary Walnut Single Drawer Tavern Table

Unusual Southern Walnut and Tiger Maple Diminutive Chest: Possibly Georgia, circa 1830s, highly figured tiger maple drawer fronts with walnut and yellow pine, mellow old surface, top with gadrooned front edge, four drawers, spool turned stiles, shaped

2 days LeftUnusual Southern Walnut and Tiger Maple Diminutive Chest

Pennsylvania or Virginia Chippendale Pine Blanket Chest with Traces of Paint: circa 1818, dovetailed construction, interior till with hidden drawers, base with three short drawers, ogee bracket feet, the front with faded and partially legible paint which reads "Pool" /"1818",

2 days LeftPennsylvania or Virginia Chippendale Pine Blanket Chest with Traces of Paint

Framed Needlework House Sampler, Ann Noble: probably American, signed and dated "Ann Noble's Work: Finished November 8th, 1826", with prayers, vinework border, and floral motifs, sight 14-1/4 x 18 in.; bird's eye maple frame, 18 x 21-3/4 x 7/8

2 days LeftFramed Needlework House Sampler, Ann Noble

Framed English Folk Art Lion Needlework: 19th century, wool on linen, 8-1/2 x 12 in.; burl wood frame with remnants of old framer's label verso, 11-1/8 x 14-5/8 x 1/2 in.Provenance: Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina

2 days LeftFramed English Folk Art Lion Needlework

Two Figural Carved Canes and an Umbrella: late 19th/early 20th century, largest 35-1/2 x 1-1/4 x 1-1/8 in.Provenance: Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina

2 days LeftTwo Figural Carved Canes and an Umbrella

Aaron Mountz Attributed Carved Wood and Painted Folk Art Owl: late 19th/early 20th century, 7 x 2 x 2-1/2 in.Provenance: Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North CarolinaNote: This carving is possibly related to or pictured in a watercolor by Hester

2 days LeftAaron Mountz Attributed Carved Wood and Painted Folk Art Owl

Naive Painting of Chicago in 1833: (American, 19th century)The Shores of Lake Michigan, inscribed lower right "Chicago in 1833", oil on canvas, 17-1/2 x 28-1/2 in.; burlwood frame, 21 x 32 in.Provenance: Estate of Joe and Betsy

2 days LeftNaive Painting of Chicago in 1833

American Folk Painting of a Youth: (late 19th/early 20th century)A Youth with a Dog, unsigned, oil on canvas, 28 x 36 in.; unframedProvenance: Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina

2 days LeftAmerican Folk Painting of a Youth

Rare Southern MESDA Documented Ladder Back Split Seat Armchair: North Carolina Piedmont, 18th century, hickory with dark stain, crown rail reverse with MESDA label, 43 x 22 x 22 in., seat height 15 in.Provenance: Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North

2 days LeftRare Southern MESDA Documented Ladder Back Split Seat Armchair

Monumental Southern Attributed Paneled Walnut Pewter Cupboard: possibly North Carolina, 18th century, walnut and yellow pine secondary, dovetailed drawers and paneled doors with original iron rat tail hinges, two spoon racks, 88 x 75 x 20 in.Provenance: Estate

2 days LeftMonumental Southern Attributed Paneled Walnut Pewter Cupboard

Diminutive Grain Painted Tall Chest of Drawers: probably 19th century, pine throughout, vibrant red and black grain painted surface, four short over three long drawers with large single dovetail and bottom nailed construction, bracket feet with

2 days LeftDiminutive Grain Painted Tall Chest of Drawers

Southern Federal Walnut Rectangular Tea Table: attributed to North Carolina Piedmont, possibly Randolph County, early 19th century, rectangular top with canted corners, shaped apron, molded and tapered square legs, 29 x 32 x 22-3/8 in.Provenance:

2 days LeftSouthern Federal Walnut Rectangular Tea Table

Georgian Figured Mahogany Server: British, 19th century, mahogany drawer secondary, three faux drawers over two short drawers, turned legs with arrow feet, 41-1/2 x 37-1/4 x 19-1/2 in.Provenance: Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly,

2 days LeftGeorgian Figured Mahogany Server

Southern Folk Art Spool Turned Walnut Candlestand: probably North Carolina,19th century, round top on spool turned tripod stand with cabriole legs, 27-1/4 x 17-1/4 x 17-1/4 in.Provenance: Estate of Joe and Betsy Byerly, Greensboro, North Carolina

2 days LeftSouthern Folk Art Spool Turned Walnut Candlestand

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