French School, 17th Century

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 USD

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Description

study of a species of pancratium
bears stamped name of plant in light brown ink: PANCRATIUM
gouache on parchment

Catalogue Note

This appears to be very close in style to the subtle gouaches on vellum that Nicolas Robert (1614-1685) made while working for Gaston, duc d'Orléans (1608-1660) brother of King Louis XIII of France.