Lot 29
  • 29

Lawrance, Mary

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 GBP
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Description

  • A collection of roses from nature. London: published by Miss Lawrance, 1799, FIRST EDITION, engraved title, etched frontispiece with hand-coloured garland of roses, engraved dedication, 90 hand-coloured etched plates
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Lawrance, Mary. [A collection of passion flowers coloured from nature. London: M. Lawrance, plates dated 1799–1802], FIRST EDITION, 18 hand-coloured etched plates, no title or text as issued

2 works bound in one volume, folio (473 x 335mm.), contemporary morocco gilt, very light spotting to one or two plates, binding slightly rubbed

Provenance

Henry Rogers Broughton, 2nd Baron Fairhaven, armorial bookplate, sale, Christie's, 12 May 1993, lot 14

Literature

Nissen BBI 1151, 1150; Dunthorne 176, 177; Great Flower Books, p.64; Henrey 948, 947

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Catalogue Note

THE FIRST WORK DEVOTED ENTIRELY TO ROSES TOGETHER WITH LAWRANCE’S EXCEPTIONALLY RARE ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE PASSION FLOWER.