Antique Maps, Books, & Prints of Natural History, Botanicals, & More
By Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
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Apr 27, 2024
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LOT 61878:
Pair of Original Sea Life Watercolors: Nine-ray'd Sea-star or Asterias & Zebra Turbo Shells
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Sold for: $140
Price including buyer’s premium:
$
154
Start price:
$
50
Estimate :
$200 - $500
Buyer's Premium: 10%
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Pair of Original Sea Life Watercolors: Nine-ray'd Sea-star or Asterias & Zebra Turbo Shells
This beautiful natural history watercolor is from Sertum Naturae... [Manuscript album of original watercolors of birds, insects, mammals, fish, shells and more, title in manuscript]. The watercolors were completed in Great Britain in 1828 on Whatman watermarked paper.
This highly artistic watercolor uses gouache and is finished with gum arabic and a few gilt highlights. The images were completed after Donovan, Sowerby, Latham and others. Each is identified in Latin names and identifies the source.
Paper Size ~ 9 1/2" by 7"
The work is in excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
~ 9 1/2" by 7"
