A set of five Irish George II embossed-paper and guoache-painted pictures of flowers circa 1748, by Samuel Dixon

each painted with a bouquet of flowers tied with a ribbon within a parcel-gilt ebonized frame.  Not examined out of frames.

Arthur Ackermann & Son Inc., New York
Sotheby's New York, April 16, 1982, lot 263

Overall good condition; one with discoloration to the bottom left and with small chips to japanning of frame to top right corner; two with yellowing to background, and possibly restored with some flaking to the paint; each with some small chips and losses to japanning with some small areas of inpainting.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

The present lot contains pictures from the 1748 set including the tulip, purple anemone, pulsatilla, aruiculas, and sweet peas.