John Slezer Paintings & Artwork for Sale | John Slezer Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 13, 2024
JOHN SLEZER, GERMAN CIRCA 1650-1717, THE PROSPECT OF Y TOWN & ABBY OF DUMFERMLING 45 with THE PROSPECT OF THE ABBEY OF DUMFERLING from THEATRUM SCOTIAE, Hand-colored engraving, Frame: 19 3/4 x 24 3/4 in. (50.2 x 62.9 cm.
Est: $50 - $100
JOHN SLEZER GERMAN, CIRCA 1650-1717 THE PROSPECT OF Y TOWN & ABBY OF DUMFERMLING 45 with THE PROSPECT OF THE ABBEY OF DUMFERLING from THEATRUM SCOTIAE Hand-colored engraving (2)
Potomack Company
Dec. 16, 2023
Slezer - Pair of Scottish Estate or Birds-Eye-View Engravings
Est: $400 - $800
This beautiful landscape of Scotland is from John Slezer's Theatrum Scotiae containing the prospects of their majesties Castles and Palaces Towns and Colleges the ruins of many ancient Abbeys, Churches, Monasteries and Convents.... The work was published in 1693. The work is known for its accuracy and is "an indispensable source for Scotland's history. It contains some of the first representations of many parts of the country and images of buildings that have no longer survive." (scotlandspeople.org) John Slezer was born in Germany, settled in Scotland in 1669 and was made a burgess of Dundee in 1678. By 1688, he was appointed as Captain of the Artillery Company. In addition, Slezer was a topograhical draughtsman with a love for the historical which he combined with his military position to create this work, Theatrum Scotiae. "The book was a lavish volume of..plates accompanied by written descriptions, and constitutes the first systematic illustrated record of Scotland, showing - as no other documents do - what the country looked like 300 years ago." (Cavers)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Dec. 07, 2023
JOHN SLEZER, GERMAN CIRCA 1650-1717, THE PROSPECT OF Y TOWN & ABBY OF DUMFERMLING 45 with THE PROSPECT OF THE ABBEY OF DUMFERLING from THEATRUM SCOTIAE, Hand-colored engraving, Frame: 19 3/4 x 24 3/4 in. (50.2 x 62.9 cm.
Est: $100 - $200
JOHN SLEZER GERMAN, CIRCA 1650-1717 THE PROSPECT OF Y TOWN & ABBY OF DUMFERMLING 45 with THE PROSPECT OF THE ABBEY OF DUMFERLING from THEATRUM SCOTIAE Hand-colored engraving (2)
Potomack Company
Nov. 18, 2023
Slezer - 6 Scottish Estate or Birds-eye View Engravings
Est: $300 - $600
This beautiful landscape of Scotland is from John Slezer's Theatrum Scotiae containing the prospects of their majesties Castles and Palaces Towns and Colleges the ruins of many ancient Abbeys, Churches, Monasteries and Convents.... The work was published in 1693. The work is known for its accuracy and is "an indispensable source for Scotland's history. It contains some of the first representations of many parts of the country and images of buildings that have no longer survive." (scotlandspeople.org) John Slezer was born in Germany, settled in Scotland in 1669 and was made a burgess of Dundee in 1678. By 1688, he was appointed as Captain of the Artillery Company. In addition, Slezer was a topograhical draughtsman with a love for the historical which he combined with his military position to create this work, Theatrum Scotiae. "The book was a lavish volume of..plates accompanied by written descriptions, and constitutes the first systematic illustrated record of Scotland, showing - as no other documents do - what the country looked like 300 years ago." (Cavers)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Nov. 04, 2023
Slezer - 6 Engravings
Est: $300 - $600
This beautiful landscape of Scotland is from John Slezer's Theatrum Scotiae containing the prospects of their majesties Castles and Palaces Towns and Colleges the ruins of many ancient Abbeys, Churches, Monasteries and Convents.... The work was published in 1693. The work is known for its accuracy and is "an indispensable source for Scotland's history. It contains some of the first representations of many parts of the country and images of buildings that have no longer survive." (scotlandspeople.org) John Slezer was born in Germany, settled in Scotland in 1669 and was made a burgess of Dundee in 1678. By 1688, he was appointed as Captain of the Artillery Company. In addition, Slezer was a topograhical draughtsman with a love for the historical which he combined with his military position to create this work, Theatrum Scotiae. "The book was a lavish volume of..plates accompanied by written descriptions, and constitutes the first systematic illustrated record of Scotland, showing - as no other documents do - what the country looked like 300 years ago." (Cavers)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Oct. 21, 2023
Slezer - 4 Estate or Birds-eye View Engravings
Est: $500 - $1,500
This beautiful landscape of Scotland is from John Slezer's Theatrum Scotiae containing the prospects of their majesties Castles and Palaces Towns and Colleges the ruins of many ancient Abbeys, Churches, Monasteries and Convents.... The work was published in 1693. The work is known for its accuracy and is "an indispensable source for Scotland's history. It contains some of the first representations of many parts of the country and images of buildings that have no longer survive." (scotlandspeople.org) John Slezer was born in Germany, settled in Scotland in 1669 and was made a burgess of Dundee in 1678. By 1688, he was appointed as Captain of the Artillery Company. In addition, Slezer was a topograhical draughtsman with a love for the historical which he combined with his military position to create this work, Theatrum Scotiae. "The book was a lavish volume of..plates accompanied by written descriptions, and constitutes the first systematic illustrated record of Scotland, showing - as no other documents do - what the country looked like 300 years ago." (Cavers)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Oct. 21, 2023
Slezer - 4 Building Engravings
Est: $500 - $1,500
This beautiful landscape of Scotland is from John Slezer's Theatrum Scotiae containing the prospects of their majesties Castles and Palaces Towns and Colleges the ruins of many ancient Abbeys, Churches, Monasteries and Convents.... The work was published in 1693. The work is known for its accuracy and is "an indispensable source for Scotland's history. It contains some of the first representations of many parts of the country and images of buildings that have no longer survive." (scotlandspeople.org) John Slezer was born in Germany, settled in Scotland in 1669 and was made a burgess of Dundee in 1678. By 1688, he was appointed as Captain of the Artillery Company. In addition, Slezer was a topograhical draughtsman with a love for the historical which he combined with his military position to create this work, Theatrum Scotiae. "The book was a lavish volume of..plates accompanied by written descriptions, and constitutes the first systematic illustrated record of Scotland, showing - as no other documents do - what the country looked like 300 years ago." (Cavers)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Apr. 22, 2023
Slezer - Lot of 22 Scottish Landscape Engravings
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
This beautiful landscape of Scotland is from John Slezer's Theatrum Scotiae containing the prospects of their majesties Castles and Palaces Towns and Colleges the ruins of many ancient Abbeys, Churches, Monasteries and Convents.... The work was published in 1693. The work is known for its accuracy and is "an indispensable source for Scotland's history. It contains some of the first representations of many parts of the country and images of buildings that have no longer survive." (scotlandspeople.org) John Slezer was born in Germany, settled in Scotland in 1669 and was made a burgess of Dundee in 1678. By 1688, he was appointed as Captain of the Artillery Company. In addition, Slezer was a topograhical draughtsman with a love for the historical which he combined with his military position to create this work, Theatrum Scotiae. "The book was a lavish volume of..plates accompanied by written descriptions, and constitutes the first systematic illustrated record of Scotland, showing - as no other documents do - what the country looked like 300 years ago." (Cavers)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Oct. 13, 2022
(Map - Inverness, Scotland) [Prospectus Civitatis Innerness - The Prospect of ye Town of Innerness]
Est: $275 - $350
Inverness, Scotland. John Slezer, [Prospectus Civitatis Innerness - The Prospect of ye Town of Innerness], from Theatrum Scotiae, 1693 (circa). Black & White. This scarce view of Inverness was published in John Slezer's Theatrum Scotiae, an important record of Scottish towns, castles, and palaces in the 17th century. The collection contains some of the earliest surviving views for many of the locations depicted. The engraving of Inverness depicts Old High St. Stephen's, the castle, the River Ness, and the surrounding hills and countryside. In the foreground, there are farmers working and other figures taking the road into town. This example has been trimmed close to the neatline, excising the title, and mounted onto an archival matboard.
Old World Auctions
Aug. 22, 2019
John Slezer Prints [Churches, Castles, Scotland]
Est: $100 - $200
Six John Slezer lithographs from 'Theatrum Scotiae' which was first printed in 1693. The book recorded the different aspects of Scotland, from towns to palaces, in the 17th century. These lithographs were printed circa 1870. They measure 13.125-in. x 19.75-in. sheet size. They are in G/G-VG condition, with toning. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Provenance: C.D. Raymond & Son collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items. (6 @ L74 R32)
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Aug. 22, 2019
John Slezer Prints [Churches, Castles, Scotland]
Est: $100 - $200
Six John Slezer Prints from 'Theatrum Scotiae' which was first printed in 1693. The book recorded the different aspects of Scotland, from towns to palaces, in the 17th century. Of these prints, five were printed circa 1870. These measure 13.125-in. x 19.75-in. sheet size. They are in G/G-VG condition, with toning. One etching was printed 1749 ('Rudera Templi Cathedralis ELGINI'). The church of Elgin was also known as 'The Lantern of the North' in it's time. It measures 12.625-in. x 20-in. sheet size. It is in good condition, but has a line of what appears to be tape residue along the top edge of the sheet. If lot is absent of a condition report a condition report may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee as grading can be subjective. Buyer must view photographs or scans to assist in determining condition and ask further questions if so desired. Provenance: C.D. Raymond & Son collection. We ship most items in this auction in house and gladly combine shipping if possible of multiple items. (6 @ L74 R32)
Grant Zahajko Auctions, LLC
Aug. 10, 2017
Slezer - Elgin Church. 37
Est: $100 - $200
John Slezer was born in Germany, settled in Scotland in 1669 and was made a burgess of Dundee in 1678. By 1688, he was appointed as Captain of the Artillery Company. In addition, Slezer was a topograhical draughtsman with a love for the historical which he combined with his military position to create this work, Theatrum Scotiae containing the prospects of their majesties Castles and Palaces Towns and Colleges the ruins of many ancient Abbeys, Churches, Monasteries and Convents... in 1693. It is known for its accuracy and is "an indispensable source for Scotland's history. It contains some of the first representations of many parts of the country and images of buildings that have no longer survive." (scotlandspeople.org) "The book was a lavish volume of..plates accompanied by written descriptions, and constitutes the first systematic illustrated record of Scotland, showing - as no other documents do - what the country looked like 300 years ago." (Cavers)
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
Sep. 10, 2014
Slezer, John
Est: £250 - £350
Slezer, John Theatrum Scotiae. Edinburgh: William Paterson; London: Henry Southeran, 1874. Folio, title-page with colour crest and numerous other coloured crests, folding plate (torn) and 68 single page plates, contemporary green half morocco gilt, foxing; Hooker, W.J. Perth-shire illustrated... Glasgow: Joseph Swan; London: Charles Tilt, [n.d., 1843] 2 volumes, folio, 2 frontispieces and 61 plates, contemporary half calf gilt, some foxing and rubbing; Leighton, John M. Select views on the Clyde. Glasgow: Joseph Swan; London: Moon, Boys & Graves, 1830. Folio, 42 engraved plates, gilt tooled green morocco, gilt doublures over pink watreed silk endpapers embossed: "From |George Douglas, Glasgow, to Thomas R. Drew Esqr., London", some soiling and rubbing (4)
Lyon & Turnbull
Jan. 15, 2014
Slezer, John
Est: £600 - £900
Slezer, John Theatrum Scotiae. London: D. Browne [& others], 1718. Folio, title printed in red and black, engraved dedication, 60 double-page engraved plates, twentieth century red half morocco, spine gilt, 9 with top and lower margins renewed (a few torn along join), a few stains and spots, a few with short marginal tear
Lyon & Turnbull
Jan. 15, 2014
Slezer, John
Est: £120 - £180
Slezer, John The prospect of the town of Sterling from the east... [probably 1718 or later], c.270x421mm, very slight bleaching down centre join; Hill, David Octavius Bridge of Earn. Edinburgh: J. Robertson, [c.1821] c.155x340mm, framed and glazed lithograph; two framed segmented and linen-backed maps of Scotland. Baldwin and Craddock, 1834; Allan, D. The ceremony of laying the foundation stone of the new college of Edinburgh, November 16. 1789. Edinburgh: [after 1789], c.360x500mm, framed and glazed, trimmed and laid-down with some browning (5)
Lyon & Turnbull
Sep. 04, 2013
Slezer, John
Est: £1,500 - £2,000
Slezer, John Theatrum scotiae... London: Abell Swalle, 1693. First edition, folio, 57 double-page engraved plates, contemporary calf gilt, g.e., bookplates to paste-down endpaper and front free endpaper, occasional slight browning, plates 6 and 17 repaired with selotape, neat repairs to plate 40 and others, plate 17 spotted and a little water damaged, guards renewed, lacks final leaf The end of the Prospects, some very slight darkening to a few plates and a little spotting to title-page, otherwise very clean, spine and covers chipped and rubbed, joints splitting [ESTC R19602 , Wing (CD-Rom, 1996) S3993/Wing (CD-Rom, 1996) S3992B]
Lyon & Turnbull
Apr. 29, 2013
Two Handcolored Engravings, John Slezer (Dutch/German, before 1650-1717), Height of plate 10 1/2 x width 16 3/4 inches.
Est: $300 - $500
Two Handcolored Engravings, John Slezer (Dutch/German, before 1650-1717), one titled The North-East View of Edinburgh Castle., the other titled The Prospect of their Maties. Castle of Sterling., Arcis Regiae Sterlinensis Prospectus., each matted and set in conforming giltwood frames. Height of plate 10 1/2 x width 16 3/4 inches.
Hindman
Jan. 16, 2013
Slezer, John
Est: £1,200 - £1,500
Slezer, John Theatrum Scotiae. London: printed for D. Browne... 1718. Folio, folding panorama and 59 (of 60) double page plates, lacking "The North Side of Edinburgh Castle", contemporary panelled calf, spine gilt, neatly rebacked, slight rubbing to covers, small wormhole running through upper margin of first few pages, no loss of text, slight darkening to a few plates and pages
Lyon & Turnbull
Aug. 29, 2012
Slezer, John
Est: £1,200 - £1,800
Slezer, John Theatrum Scotiae. London: printed for D. Browne... 1718. Folio, 59 double page plates and folding panorama, contemporary panelled calf, spine gilt, neatly rebacked, slight rubbbing to covers, wormhole running through upper margin of first few pages, no loss of text, slight darkening to some plates and pages
Lyon & Turnbull
Aug. 29, 2012
Slezer, John
Est: £200 - £300
Slezer, John Theatrum Scotiae. London: 1874. Folio, 69 engraved plates, one of 250 copies, contemporary quarter calf, rubbed, some foxing and occasional offsetting; Murphy, Bailey Scott English and Scottish Wrought Ironwork. London: B.T. Batsford, 1904. Large folio, 80 plates including collotype reproductions of photographs, contemporary cloth, some slight spotting; Roy, William The great map. The military survey of Scotland 1747-55. Edinburgh, 2007. Large folio, number 951 of 1200 copies, coloured plates, original cloth, slipcase (3)
Lyon & Turnbull
Aug. 29, 2012
Slezer, John
Est: £2,500 - £3,500
Slezer, John Theatrum Scotiae. Containing the prospects of their majesties castles and palaces. London: Abell Swalle, 1693. First edition, folio, engraved coats-of-arms in the text, 57 double-page engraved plates, title printed in red and black and with engraved coat-of-arms, contemporary calf, spine gilt, raised bands, Eldon Hall copy with armorial bookplate, neatly rebacked retaining original spine, corners neatly repaired, [Wing S3993]
Lyon & Turnbull
Jan. 11, 2012
Slezer, John
Est: £500 - £700
Slezer, John Theatrum Scotiae, containing the prospects of their majesties' castles and palaces. Edinburgh: for John Thomson, 1814. New edition, folio, 69 plates [including two folding plans of Edinburgh by De Wit], contemporary cloth backed boards, worn, backstrip spilt, front plan loose, some foxing to plates
Lyon & Turnbull
May. 04, 2011
Slezer, John
Est: £200 - £300
Slezer, John The prospect of Dunkeld; The prospect of the town of Hamilton; The channery town of Ross, all engraved by John Slezer, hand coloured, handsomely mounted and framed (3)
Lyon & Turnbull
Jan. 26, 2011
Slezer, John
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Slezer, John Theatrum Scotiae, containing the prospects of their majesties castles and palaces. London: printed for John Leake, 1693. First edition, folio, engraved coats-of-arms in the text, 57 double page engraved views, title printed in red and black and with engraved coat-of-arms, contemporary calf gilt with the Bridgeman family arms, rebacked, edges worn, bookplate removed from reverse of title, closed tear to centre fold of plate 1 [no loss], bookplate
Lyon & Turnbull
Apr. 22, 2010
[SLEZER, John (d. 1714)]. Theatrum Scotiae, containing the Prospects of His Majesty's Castles and Palaces . London: D. Browne, J. Senex, A. Johnston [and others], 1718. 2° (356 x 254mm), title in red and black with enrgaved armorial, engraved
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
[SLEZER, John (d. 1714)]. Theatrum Scotiae, containing the Prospects of His Majesty's Castles and Palaces. London: D. Browne, J. Senex, A. Johnston [and others], 1718. 2° (356 x 254mm), title in red and black with enrgaved armorial, engraved dedication, folding engraved panorama of Edinburgh and 60 double-page engraved and etched plates, some mounted (panorama rehinged and repaired on verso, a few plates browned, occasional marginal soiling, one or two splits to folds). Contemporary panelled calf (rebacked in morocco gilt, inner hinges repaired, free endpapers creased). Provenance: William Gordon of Inver Gordon (bookplate) -- Andrew Carnegie (bookplate). One of two editions published in 1718. The present edition has 12, the other 43p. of letterpress. The number of plates varies. Lowndes calls for 58 plates in this edition, plus the panorama, though 59 is the more usual number. First published in 1693, Slezer's book was the earliest series of town prospects to be published in Britain. Lowndes VI, 2413.
Christie's
Feb. 07, 2009
After John Slezer (1645-1714) The Bass Rock
Est: £100 - £150
After John Slezer (1645-1714) The Bass Rock Coloured engraving, 25x40cm
Shapes Auctioneers & Valuers
May. 16, 2008
Slezer John
Est: £2,000 - £3,000
Slezer, John Theatrum Scotiae, containing the prospects of their majesties castles and palaces. Together with those of the most considerable towns and colleges. London: Abell Swalle, 1693, first edition, folio, title printed in red and black with engraved coat-of-arms, 32 engraved coats-of-arms, 57 double-page engraved plates mounted on guards, early nineteenth century panelled russia gilt, t.e.g., plate 19 and 45 cut round and mounted, a few plates with neat repair at extreme lower margin of fold, half-title cut down with small panel remounted, some light spotting affecting text, final plate dampstained in margin, other plates clean, neatly rebacked, corners rubbed
Lyon & Turnbull
Jan. 10, 2007
Slezer, John
Est: £150 - £250
Slezer, John The Southside of the Castle of Edinburgh. Circa 1780, approx 46cm by 31cm, hand coloured, mounted; Michie, R.S. Edinburgh from Corstorphine Hill. [No date], approx 37cm by 27cm, pasted down at corners, some light foxing, some fading and a view of Perth, trimmed (3)
Lyon & Turnbull
Feb. 08, 2006
Slezer, John
Est: £150 - £200
Slezer, John Theatrum Scotiae containing the prospects of their majesties castles and palaces: together with those of the most considerable towns and colleges... London: John Leake for Abell Swalle, [1874], folio, one of 250 copies, 67 plates, one folding plate of Edinburgh, coloured coat of arms in text, original quarter morocco gilt, worn, upper board loose, backstrip loose and torn
Lyon & Turnbull
Aug. 24, 2005
SLEZER (John)
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
Theatrum Scotiae containing the Prospects of their Majesties castles and Palaces: Together with those of the most considerable Towns and Colleges; the ruins of many ancient Abbeys, Churches, Monasteries and Convents..., pp.[x],65, verso blank, [2], 32 engraved Coats of Arms in text, 57 double page engravings, plate 16 mis-numbered 17, & 55 mis-numbered 57, some staining, mainly in margins, though 54-57 stained in image, some discolouration of title page & text, slightly later full diced calf, corners rubbed, new backstrip, bookplate of Earl of Essex, dated 1701, on verso of title page, bookplate of Arthur Kay, etched by Kate Cameron, on front pastedown end paper, folio London 1693
Bonhams
Jan. 31, 2003
SLEZER [John]
Est: £800 - £1,200
SLEZER [John] Theatrum Scotiae: containing the prospects of His Majesty's castles and palaces together with those of the most considerable towns and colleges, the ruins of the most ancient abbeys, churches, monasteries and convents ... 2nd edition, 59 double page engraved plates and 1 large fldg. panorama of Edinburgh, contemporary panelled calf, upper cover detached, a few plates laid down, marginal repair to the 1st Culross plate, splits to lower folds of the panorama, folio, London: D. Browne [et al.], 1718 Estimate £ 800-1,200
Lyon & Turnbull