The Library of Henry Rogers Broughton, 2nd Baron Fairhaven Part II
The Library of Henry Rogers Broughton, 2nd Baron Fairhaven Part II
Auction Closed
November 29, 03:25 PM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
Lot Details
Description
Sarah Stone (c. 1760–1844)
A mandarin duck
370 x 295, window mounted, watercolour on paper, signed and dated lower left: S:Stone 1788
Sarah Stone (1760-1844) is one of rarest and most sought-after ornithological artists. She undertook commissions from both Sir Ashton Lever and John White, the Australian explorer and colonist.
PROVENANCE:
Samuel Lysons, signature on verso (possibly the antiquarian and engraver, 1763–1819)