FR EN
1 / 5
painting of a landscape with a river and mountains in the backgrounda picture of a painting of a boat on the wateran old drawing of a cave with people and animals in itan old print of a forest scene with a man laying on the ground in the foregroundan image of a box with a painting inside of it
Featured lot selected by the auctions House.
Premium Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

Estimate €8,500 - €10,000
Sale commission
Description
South America Martius, Carl Fr. Ph. von A collection of 19 ink drawings (washed and in sepia) and watercolours, as well as 32 lithographed plates by E. Bollmann, F. Hohe, C. A. Lebschée and others, from the Martius estate. c. 1810–1855. Various formats, mostly mounted on backing board (approx. 35.5 x 27 cm). Loose in a paper box with a handwritten label reading ‘Martius Nachlass’ (the box is heavily scuffed and battered, with some tears at the corners and the spine restored). Rare. – Part of the estate of the German naturalist and botanist Martius relating to his *Flora Brasiliensis*. – The prints and drawings presented here focus primarily on landscape depictions. Many sheets bear annotations and captions, presumably written by Martius himself. Two sheets depicting views of Rio de Janeiro and its surroundings bear the inscription ‘Taunay’. This likely refers to Adrien Taunay the Younger (1803–1828), a French painter who – according to Rugendas – took part in the Langsdorff expedition to Brazil as chief draughtsman. - The lithographed plates are landscape depictions from the first part of the *Flora brasiliensis*, the botanical work documenting the great Brazilian expedition led by Martius and Spix (1817–1820). Following Spix’s death in 1826, Martius assumed sole responsibility for compiling and publishing the travel account. He continued the botanical research work until his death in 1865 as part of the ongoing publication of the *Flora brasiliensis*. - Some slight edge wear and tears. Some have come loose from their mounts. Overall, a well-preserved and extensive collection from the naturalist’s significant estate. Collection of 19 ink drawings (wash and sepia) and watercolours, as well as 32 lithographed plates by E. Bollmann, F. Hohe, C. A. Lebschée and others, from the estate of Martius. Various formats, mostly mounted on cardboard. Loose in a paper-covered portfolio with a handwritten label reading ‘Martius Nachlass’ (the portfolio shows significant rubbing and scuffing, some tears at the corners; the spine has been restored). - Rare. - Part of the estate of the German naturalist and botanist Martius, relating to his *Flora Brasiliensis*. - The prints and drawings presented here focus primarily on landscapes. Many sheets bear annotations and captions, likely in Martius’s own hand. Two sheets depicting views of Rio de Janeiro and its surroundings are inscribed ‘Taunay’. This likely refers to Adrien Taunay the Younger (1803–1828), a French painter who – according to Rugendas – took part in the Langsdorff expedition to Brazil as chief illustrator. - The lithographed plates depict landscapes from the first part of the “Flora Brasiliensis”, the botanical work documenting the major expedition to Brazil undertaken by Martius and Spix (1817–1820). Following Spix’s death in 1826, Martius assumed sole responsibility for compiling and publishing the expedition report. He continued his botanical research – culminating in the ongoing publication of the ‘Flora Brasiliensis’ – until his death in 1865. - Some slight marginal wear and tears. Some sheets have become detached from their mounts. Overall, a well-preserved and extensive collection from the naturalist’s significant estate. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
See original version (German)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
Auction location
Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
You may also like