Jan Commelin Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Jan Commelin Art Value Price Guide

Sep. 16, 2023
Commelin - 3 Citrus Engravings
Est: $400 - $800
This strong, first edition citrus engraving is from Jan Commelin (Commelyn)'s Nederlandtze Hesperides. The work was published in Amsterdam by Marcus Doorninck in 1676. The work illustrated citrus plants and orangeries or greenhouses. Jan Commelin (1629-1692) was the director of the Amsterdam Physic Garden, known as the Hortus Medicus (later Hortus Botanicus) during a great expansion which witnessed the addition of numerous plants from the Dutch East Indies, West Indies, and South Africa. Those found at the Garden were often the first specimens of individual species in Europe.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Jul. 12, 2023
COMMELIN Jan (1629-1692) and Caspar COMMELIN (1667-1731) Horti Medici Amst
Est: £7,000 - £10,000
COMMELIN Jan (1629-1692) and Caspar COMMELIN (1667-1731) Horti Medici Amstelodamensis rariorum. Amsterdam: P. & J. Blaeu,...
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Jul. 08, 2021
J. & C. COMMELIN. 4 PLATES. HORTI MEDICI... 1701.
Est: $200 - $300
[Botany] Commelin, Jan (Dutch, 1629-1692) and Caspar Commelin (Dutch, 1668-1731). 4 plates depicting flowering plants. From "Horti medici Amstelaedamensis rariorum tam Africanarum, quam utriusque Indiae ..." [pars altera] Amsterdam, c.1701. Copper engravings with expert hand-coloring. Plates are: Plate 2 [Alaternoides Africana] ++ Plate 47 [Coma Aurea Africana] ++ Plate 60 [Frutex Africanus Ericae Folio] ++ Plate 101 [Tanacetum Africanum Arborescens]. Framed handsomely as a group. Framed: 41 1/2" x 31 1/2" Condition Sight very good+. Under glass, not examined out of frame.
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Jan. 02, 2021
Commelin - Lemon. 10
Est: $200 - $400
This outstanding citrus engraving is from the first edition of Jan Commelin’s work Nederlantze Hesperides, dat is, Oeffening en Gebruik van de Limoen- en Oranje-Boomen, gestelt na den aardt, en climaat der Nederlanden. The work was published in 1676 in the Netherlands. Nederlantze Hesperides is considered one of the most important botanical works in the 17th century. The work was used to educate about the cultivation of the citrus plant.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Jan. 02, 2021
Commelin - Lemon. 21
Est: $200 - $400
This outstanding citrus engraving is from the first edition of Jan Commelin’s work Nederlantze Hesperides, dat is, Oeffening en Gebruik van de Limoen- en Oranje-Boomen, gestelt na den aardt, en climaat der Nederlanden. The work was published in 1676 in the Netherlands. Nederlantze Hesperides is considered one of the most important botanical works in the 17th century. The work was used to educate about the cultivation of the citrus plant.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Jan. 02, 2021
Commelin - Lemon. 11
Est: $200 - $400
This outstanding citrus engraving is from the first edition of Jan Commelin’s work Nederlantze Hesperides, dat is, Oeffening en Gebruik van de Limoen- en Oranje-Boomen, gestelt na den aardt, en climaat der Nederlanden. The work was published in 1676 in the Netherlands. Nederlantze Hesperides is considered one of the most important botanical works in the 17th century. The work was used to educate about the cultivation of the citrus plant.
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Jan. 02, 2021
Commelin - Orange. 17
Est: $200 - $400
This outstanding citrus engraving is from the first edition of Jan Commelin’s work Nederlantze Hesperides, dat is, Oeffening en Gebruik van de Limoen- en Oranje-Boomen, gestelt na den aardt, en climaat der Nederlanden. The work was published in 1676 in the Netherlands. Nederlantze Hesperides is considered one of the most important botanical works in the 17th century. The work was used to educate about the cultivation of the citrus plant.
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Jan. 02, 2021
Commelin - Orange
Est: $200 - $400
This outstanding citrus engraving is from the first edition of Jan Commelin’s work Nederlantze Hesperides, dat is, Oeffening en Gebruik van de Limoen- en Oranje-Boomen, gestelt na den aardt, en climaat der Nederlanden. The work was published in 1676 in the Netherlands. Nederlantze Hesperides is considered one of the most important botanical works in the 17th century. The work was used to educate about the cultivation of the citrus plant.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Dec. 26, 2020
Commelin - Orange. 15
Est: $200 - $400
This outstanding citrus engraving is from the first edition of Jan Commelin’s work Nederlantze Hesperides, dat is, Oeffening en Gebruik van de Limoen- en Oranje-Boomen, gestelt na den aardt, en climaat der Nederlanden. The work was published in 1676 in the Netherlands. Nederlantze Hesperides is considered one of the most important botanical works in the 17th century. The work was used to educate about the cultivation of the citrus plant.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Dec. 26, 2020
Commelin - Orange. 14
Est: $200 - $400
This outstanding citrus engraving is from the first edition of Jan Commelin’s work Nederlantze Hesperides, dat is, Oeffening en Gebruik van de Limoen- en Oranje-Boomen, gestelt na den aardt, en climaat der Nederlanden. The work was published in 1676 in the Netherlands. Nederlantze Hesperides is considered one of the most important botanical works in the 17th century. The work was used to educate about the cultivation of the citrus plant.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Dec. 26, 2020
Commelin - Orange. 13
Est: $200 - $400
This outstanding citrus engraving is from the first edition of Jan Commelin’s work Nederlantze Hesperides, dat is, Oeffening en Gebruik van de Limoen- en Oranje-Boomen, gestelt na den aardt, en climaat der Nederlanden. The work was published in 1676 in the Netherlands. Nederlantze Hesperides is considered one of the most important botanical works in the 17th century. The work was used to educate about the cultivation of the citrus plant.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Dec. 26, 2020
Commelin - Lemon. 8
Est: $200 - $400
This outstanding citrus engraving is from the first edition of Jan Commelin’s work Nederlantze Hesperides, dat is, Oeffening en Gebruik van de Limoen- en Oranje-Boomen, gestelt na den aardt, en climaat der Nederlanden. The work was published in 1676 in the Netherlands. Nederlantze Hesperides is considered one of the most important botanical works in the 17th century. The work was used to educate about the cultivation of the citrus plant.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Dec. 26, 2020
Commelin - Lemon. 9
Est: $200 - $400
This outstanding citrus engraving is from the first edition of Jan Commelin’s work Nederlantze Hesperides, dat is, Oeffening en Gebruik van de Limoen- en Oranje-Boomen, gestelt na den aardt, en climaat der Nederlanden. The work was published in 1676 in the Netherlands. Nederlantze Hesperides is considered one of the most important botanical works in the 17th century. The work was used to educate about the cultivation of the citrus plant.
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Apr. 04, 2019
J. & C. Commelin. 4 Plates. Horti medici... 1701.
Est: $300 - $500
[Botany] Commelin, Jan (Dutch, 1629-1692) and Caspar Commelin (Dutch, 1668-1731). 4 plates depicting flowering plants. From "Horti medici Amstelaedamensis rariorum tam Africanarum, quam utriusque Indiae ..." [pars altera] Amsterdam, c.1701. Copper engravings with expert hand-coloring. Plates are: Plate 2 [Alaternoides Africana] ++ Plate 47 [Coma Aurea Africana] ++ Plate 60 [Frutex Africanus Ericae Folio] ++ Plate 101 [Tanacetum Africanum Arborescens]. Framed handsomely as a group. Framed: 41 1/2" x 31 1/2" Condition Under glass, not examined out of frame. Based on sight inspection very good condition.
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Jan. 25, 2018
Jan Commelin. 4 Plates. Horti medici ...1697-1701.
Est: $400 - $600
Commelin, Jan. Dutch (1629-1692). 4 plates depicting flowering & non-flowering plants from "Horti medici Amstelodamensis rariorum ..." [pars prima] Amsterdam, circa 1697-1701. Copper engravings, with expert hand-coloring. Plates are: Plate 9 [Ricinus Americanus] ++ Plate 19 [Tithymalus Indicus] ++ Plate 49 [Aloe Arborescens Africana] ++ Plate 50 [Arum Aethiopicum]. Each measures approximately 10" x 15.5". Highly decorative. Provenance: A Virginia Collector. Condition: Condition is very good to near fine. Most have light pencillings.
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Jan. 25, 2018
Jan Commelin. 5 Plates. Horti medici ...1697-1701.
Est: $500 - $700
Commelin, Jan. Dutch (1629-1692). 5 plates depicting flowering & non-flowering plants from "Horti medici Amstelodamensis rariorum ..." [pars prima] Amsterdam, circa 1697-1701. Copper engravings, with expert hand-coloring. Plates are: Plate 13 [Tithymalus Indicus] ++ Plate 19 [Alcea Americana] ++ Plate 26 [Tithymalus curassauicus] ++ Plate 88 [Ornithogalum Africanum] ++ Plate 110 [Cassia Fistula Alexandrina]. Each measures approximately 10" x 15.5". Highly decorative. Provenance: A Virginia Collector. Condition: Condition is very good to near fine. Ornithogalum has some insect damage to the right hand margin, barely intruding on the plate. Most have light pencillings.
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Jan. 25, 2018
J. & C. Commelin. 4 Plates. Horti medici...1701
Est: $500 - $700
Commelin, Jan. Dutch (1629-1692). Commelin, Caspar, Dutch, (1668-1731). 4 plates depicting flowering plants from "Horti medici Amstelaedamensis rariorum tam Africanarum, quam utriusque Indiae ..." [pars altera] Amsterdam, circa 1701. Copper engravings, with expert hand-coloring. Plates are: Plate 2 [Alaternoides Africana] ++ Plate 47 [Coma Aurea Africana] ++ Plate 60 [Frutex Africanus Ericae Folio] ++ Plate 101 [Tanacetum Africanum Arborescens]. Framed handsomely as a group. Frame measurements are 31.5" x 41.5". Highly decorative. Provenance: A Virginia Collector. Condition: Condition is very good to near fine.
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Jun. 22, 2011
Jan and Casper Commelin [ALOE STUDIES] Six hand-colored engravings
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
Jan and Casper Commelin [ALOE STUDIES] Six hand-colored engravings, from Horeti Medici Amsterodamensis, published Amsterdam, 1697-1701. Sight of each sheet 15 x 9 1/2 inches C
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Mar. 30, 2010
Jan Commelin (1629-1692) and Casper Commelin (1667-1731)
Est: £600 - £800
Jan Commelin (1629-1692) and Casper Commelin (1667-1731) Botanical studies from Horti medici Amstelodamensis rariorum plantarum historia handcoloured engravings, published Amsterdam, 1697-1707 S. 14¾ x 9½in. (37.5 x 24cm.) (8)
Christie's
Jun. 16, 2009
Jan Commelin (1629-1692) and Caspar Commelin (1667-1731)
Est: £700 - £1,000
Jan Commelin (1629-1692) and Caspar Commelin (1667-1731) 107 Botanical Studies, from Horti medici Amstelodamensis rariorum plantarum historia handcoloured engravings, published Amsterdam 1697-1707, most very loosely bound, with descriptive text of plates S. 16 x 10¼in. (40.5 x 26cm.) 106 unframed 1 framed (3)
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Dec. 16, 2008
Jan Commelin (1629-1692) and Caspar Commelin (1667-1731)
Est: £500 - £700
Jan Commelin (1629-1692) and Caspar Commelin (1667-1731) Six Botanical Studies, from Horti medici Amstelodamensis rariorum plantarum historia handcoloured engravings, published Amsterdam, 1697-1701 S. 15 x 9½in. (38 x 24cm.) (6)
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Dec. 16, 2004
COMMELIN, Jan (1629-1692) and CASPAR (1668-1731). Horti Medici Amstelodamensis rariorum tam
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
COMMELIN, Jan (1629-1692) and CASPAR (1668-1731). Horti Medici Amstelodamensis rariorum tam orientalis, quam Occidentalis Indiae, aliarumque peregrinarum Planaturm magno studio... Beschryvinge en curieuse Afbeeldingen van rare vreemde Oos- West-Indische en andere gewassen. Amsterdam: R. & J. Blaeu, 1697-1701. 2 volumes, 2 o (395 x 252 and 380 x 252 mm). Latin half-titles, hand-colored engraved frontispieces, Latin title-pages printed in red and black followed by Dutch title-pages printed in black, 5 hand-colored engraved plates of arms, and 222 hand-colored engraved plates (of 224, lacks plates 7 and 100 and text for plate 7) on 220 (of 222) leaves (plates 42-44 in vol. I on one leaf), Latin and Dutch text printed in two columns. (Vol. I with minor worming at beginning and small hole in plate 45 and vol. II with small marginal worm hole to plates 88-101 and 107-112, plates 102-106 with short worm track, affecting some captions). 18th-century mottled calf gilt (minor wear to spines, joints and corners). FIRST EDITION. FINELY HAND-COLORED. Jan Commelin was the director of the Amsterdam Physic Gardens. "The first volume, on the plants of the East and West Indies, was [his] most important contribution to botanical knowledge; it was brought out posthumously by his nephew Caspar. The second volume was by Caspar Commelin and contained an enlargement on some of the notes in Jan's book, with further notes on African plants. The original paintings...were mainly the work of Johan and Maria Moninckx and may be seen in the Library of the Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam" (Hunt). The book is rare in colored form, only 3 other copies sold at auction since 1970. Dunthorne 81; Great Flower Books, p. 54: Hunt 399; Nissen BBI 389; Stafleu & Cowan TL2 1187. (2)
Christie's
Mar. 16, 2004
COMMELIN, JAN (1629-1692) AND CASPAR (1667-1731).
Est: £50,000 - £70,000
Horti medici amstelodamensis rariorum tam orientalis, quàm occidentalis indiæ, aliarumque peregrinarum plantarum... descriptio et icones ad vivum æri incisæ... opus posthumum, latinitate donatum, notisque & observationibus illustratum, à Frederico Ruyschio... & Francisco Kiggelario. Amsterdam: P. and J. Blaeu, 1697-1701
Sotheby's
Mar. 16, 2004
COMMELIN, JAN (1629-1692) AND CASPAR (1667-1731).
Est: £50,000 - £70,000
DETAILED DESCRIPTION Horti medici amstelodamensis rariorum tam orientalis, quàm occidentalis indiæ, aliarumque peregrinarum plantarum... descriptio et icones ad vivum æri incisæ... opus posthumum, latinitate donatum, notisque & observationibus illustratum, à Frederico Ruyschio... & Francisco Kiggelario. Amsterdam: P. and J. Blaeu, 1697-1701
Sotheby's
Dec. 18, 2002
COMMELIN, Jan (1629-1692) and Caspar (1667-1731). Horti medici Amstelodamensis rariorum plantarum...descriptio et icones. [Volume I with Latin translation, notes and observations by F. Ruysch and F. Kiggelaar]. Amsterdam: P. & J. Blaeu, 1697-1701.
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
2 volumes, 2 o (400 x 253 mm). Parallel Latin and Dutch text, Latin half-titles, Latin title-pages printed in red and black followed by Dutch title-pages printed in black. Woodcut vignettes, 2 engraved titles, each within a gold-painted frame, 5 full-page engraved coats-of arms (J. Commelin and J. Huydecoper in vol. I, F. de Vroede, J. Huydecoper and G. Pancras in vol. II), 223 engraved full-page illustrations of plants after Johann and Maria Moninckx and others on 222 leaves. The plates are numbered 1-112 in each volume, with Figs. 42, 43 and 44 in vol. I on one plate, and Fig. 4, nos. 1 and 2, on recto and verso of one leaf in vol. II. Stafleu & Cowan's earlier issue of **2v in vol. I without errata. (Some mostly pale dampstaining, heavier in the second volume, occasional pale spotting, small rust hole on 4D1 catching a few letters.) Contemporary speckled calf, spines gilt, morocco lettering-pieces (few splits to joints, a bit worn). Provenance : Massachusetts Horticultural Society, Stickney Fund (bookplate dated 1879). FIRST EDITION. Jan Commelin was the director of the Amsterdam Physic Gardens. "The first volume, on the plants of the East and West Indies, was [his] most important contribution to botanical knowledge; it was brought out posthumously by his nephew Caspar. The second volume was by Caspar Commelin and contained an enlargement on some of the notes in Jan's book, with further notes on African plants. The original paintings...were mainly the work of Johan and Maria Moninckx and may be seen in the Library of the Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam" (Hunt). Dunthorne 81; Great Flower Books, p. 54: Hunt 399; Nissen BBI 389; Stafleu & Cowan TL2 1187. (2).
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