- 14
Warwick, B., and others
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- "Botanical sketches coppied from natural specimens chiefly from the new government gardens at Sydney, during a residence there in 1863-65." [Sydney, c.1863-1869]
- Paper
Title within botanical watercolour border, 35 botanical watercolours (from 234 x 210mm. to 387 x 283mm.), some explanatory inscriptions and dates in ink, one watermarked 1863, loose, browning and minor tears, occasional repairs to verso
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, 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."
"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
A collection of watercolours showing flowers and fruits, comprising: Myrtus tomentosa (woolly-leaved myrtle); Melianthus minor (honey flower); Cercis siliquastrum (Judas tree); Brugmansia [suaveolens] (angel's trumpet), also with Stifftia chrysantha, Pyrus cydonia, Digitalis and others.