JOHANN WILHELM WEINMANN (1683-1741) SIX BOTANICAL PRINTS FROM Phytanthoza Iconographia

Regensburg, 1735-1745; later hand colored engravings, now framed.

Overall in good condition, one with some minor creases as can been seen in the catalogue illustration; overall with minor foxing and areas of discoloration; not examined out of frames; giltwood frames with minor wear, small chips and inpainting.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Johann Wilhelm Weinmann of Regensburg, Germany, a noted apothecary and botanist produced the comprehensive florilegium Phytanthoza iconographia between 1737 and 1745.  It consisted of eight folio volumes with over a thousand hand-colored mezzotint engravings of several thousand plants.  His was the first botanical book to use color-print mezzotints successfully to achieve gradation of tone.