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The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 2

Fri, Sep 30, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 564

Attributed to Edward Lear

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

(British, 1812?1888)

Two finely executed ornithological watercolors: Northern Pintail Duck in Flight, unsigned, 12-1/8 x 19-11/16 in.; Great Indian Bustard, 15-13/16 x 12-1/8 in., watercolor over graphite with gum arabic on paper; matching parcel gilt wood frames, 18 x 24 in. [Naturalist]

Note: For excellent information on the artist see: https://www.edwardlearsociety.org/

Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

Condition

strong color, both laid on card, light toning; frames with abrasions