Lot 117

Two George Brookshaw Aquatints of Melons

Estimate: $300 - $500

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, 1751-1823)

from Pomona Britannica; or, a collection of the most esteemed fruits at present cultivated in this country. London: Printed for the author, by T. Bensley, White Cochrane and Co., Publisher, E. Lloyd and W. Lindsell, [1804-] 1812., aquatint and engraving, printed in color with hand finishing on wove paper, sight 11-3/4 x 9-3/8 in.; matching gilt wood frames, museum glass, 22-3/8 x 19-5/8 x 13/16 in.

Provenance: Private Collection

Condition

very slight toning, not removed from archival framing; frame with abrasions 

Private Collection