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ALOYS ZÖTL | A South Island kokako and a female Malabar trogon on a branch of an orange tree

估價
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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描述

  • Aloys Zötl
  • A South Island kokako and a female Malabar trogon on a branch of an orange tree
  • Watercolour over pencil;signed with the artist's initials and dated in brown ink, lower right: A.Z. fecit. am 30. Jänner 1870. and inscribed in brown ink, lower centre: Vögel und Botanik. Taf.
  • 445 by 555 mm

來源

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 a small crease to the left of the bird's beak on the left. Otherwise in good condition throughout, with the combination of media fresh and vibrant. Sold in a modern giltwood frame.
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