September Premier Auction: Day 2
Sat, Sep 16, 2017 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Sep 17, 2017 09:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 708
Maw/Wood Family
Estimate: $600 - $800
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 |
(Pennsylvania/Britain, 19th century)
Eight beautifully rendered botanical watercolors from the Maw-Wood sketchbook, circa 1860-70, one signed "del by A.M. Wood" (Anne Mary Maw, 1830-1916) and inscribed "..Sierra d'Avila, Spain", smallest 7 x 4-1/2 to largest 6-3/4 x 10 in., some mounted on sketchbook pages; unframed
Notes: George Maw (1770-1833), had a granddaughter, Anne Mary Maw (1830-1916), who married Alpheus Bailyes Wood (b. circa 1827). Her brother was George John Maw (1832-1912), a talented botanical artist and correspondent with Charles Darwin, who is best know for the work, Monograph of the Genus Crocus. It is considered the most important book on the genus. It is intriguing to see carefully detailed botanicals from the brother-in-law and sister of this famed artist.. It leads one to suspect that they were either influenced by his work or were actively participating in George Maw's prestigious work, which began in the 1860s. These watercolors have been held by the family until offered here.
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