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Thursday Morning at Stair

Thu, Dec 15, 2022 11:00AM EST
Lot 115

Robert John Thornton (1768-1837): The Snowdrop

Estimate: $400 - $800
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

Engraving with hand-coloring on wove paper, 1804; together with English School: Botanical, engraving with hand-coloring on wove paper.

22 x 18 in. (sheet), 17 3/4 x 14 in. (sheet), both unframed.

Property from the Estate of R.C. Bald Donated by Margaret Bald Sold to Benefit the Finger Lakes Land Trust

Condition

Thornton with margins, old binding reinforced along the right sheet edge, small losses at the corners, staining and surface soiling. Botanical trimmed into the image, with tears and losses, old tape at the corners.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.Â