Lot 9
  • 9

German School, circa 1600

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • two sheets of studies of beetles and other insects
  • Both gouache on vellum;
    bear numberings in brown ink: 16  and 17, and letters (possibly stamped): U and S respectively

Condition

Both somewhat stained and dirty in parts, but actual images of insects generally in good condition.
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