- 295
# - Maund, Sarah, and others.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of nine original watercolour drawings for Maund's Botanist. English, c.1836
Each approximately 246 x 197mm., the drawings loosely inserted or bound into a contemporary morocco album, spine lettered in gilt "Original Drawings of the Botanist. Maund and Henslow. Vol.II"
Provenance
Sarah Maund, presentation inscription in album
Literature
Nissen BBI 2224 (for the printed work)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
fine original drawings for this important periodical. The album is obviously from a larger series of volumes. Furthermore, a manuscript index lists 50 drawings, of which these nine remain. On the front paste-down there is a presentation inscription from Sarah Maund dated 1899.