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Live Auction

Thursday Morning at Stair

Thu, Nov 3, 2022 11:00AM EDT
Lot 78

Robert John Thornton (1768-1837): The Narrow-leaved Kalmia

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Aquatint with hand-coloring on wove paper, 1804; Flora Dispensing Her Favours on the Earthand And Thou Divine Linneaus , two aquatints with hand-coloring on wove paper, 1807 and 1805.

23 x 18 in. (sheet), 27 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (frame), 18 3/4 x 15 in. (sight), 25 1/2 x 21 1/2 in. (frame), 19 x 14 1/4 in. (sight), 25 3/4 x 20 1/2 in. (frame).

Condition

Kalmia with margins and old binding holes along the right sheet edge. A few small tears. Staining. Taped to the mat with brown paper tape along the top sheet edge. Others with staining. Not examined out of frame.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.