The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 1
Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 251
Group of Seven Unframed Chinese Botanical Watercolors
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for
$3,500
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
(19th century)
seven botanical and entomological subjects, including: Sunflower; Hedychium; Water Lily; Magnolia; and others, titled lower left, five with Chinese character script lower left, watercolor and gouache on paper, sheet, 17-1/2 x 13-5/8 in.
Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
Condition
magnolia on laid paper backing, small tears at corners and edges, tear to upper left corner; hibiscus with small tears to edges, tear to bottom left margin; light toning, handling creases and stains
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