• The Collection of Ann and Gordon Getty
Lot 15

Robert John Thornton (1768-1837): The Persian Cyclamen; and The Oblique-leaved Begonia

Estimate: $600 - $800
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Two mezzotints with hand-coloring on wove paper, 1804 and 1800.

Both 20 x 15 in. (sight), 28 1/2 x 22 3/4 in. (frame). 

Condition

Both with margins, scattered foxing and pale staining. Not examined out of frame.

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