Lot 377
  • 377

ALOYS ZÖTL | A common blackbird, a red-billed starling, a Western bluebird and a pied myna on a branch of a cherry tree

Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Aloys Zötl
  • A common blackbird, a red-billed starling, a Western bluebird and a pied myna on a branch of a cherry tree
  • Watercolour over pencil;signed with the artist's initials and dated in brown ink, lower right: A.Z. pinx. Am 31. Dezember 1856. and inscribed in brown ink, lower left centre: Vogël und Botanik / Taf.each bird numbered in brown ink: 2, 1, 3 and 4 respectively
  • 450 by 455 mm

Provenance

Unidentified collector's mark, verso (not in Lugt)

Condition

Hinge mounted along the upper edge to a modern card backing. There is some slight toning to the centre of the sheet and some minor abrasions to the lower right quarter. The work remains in otherwise good condition throughout, with the combination of media fresh and vibrant. Sold in a modern giltwood frame.
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