Lot 23
  • 23

Meyer, Henry Leonard.

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • A collection of original watercolour drawings and proof plates from Illustrations of British Birds, 1835-1841
  • paper
Comprising 40 original watercolours of eggs, some with manuscript captions and notes, 107 proof plates of birds, some coloured by hand, a few with annotations, some duplicates, 11 proof plates of eggs, an original wrapper for one of the parts (dated 1835), a title-page for volume 3, and a list of contents for volume 1, folio and 4to sheet sizes, housed in a modern cloth clamshell case

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."

Catalogue Note

A rare collection of working proofs and drawings from Meyer's chief work.