Three natural history drawings: a goosander (mergus merganser), Josephine lorikeet (charmosyna josefinae) and hen rock pigeon (columbia livia), Company School, Calcutta, circa 1790-1810

gouache on European paper, the rock pigeon surmounted with an inscription in English in brown ink, all framed

The goosander formerly in the collection of James Nathaniel Rind, sold in these rooms 13 July 1971, lot 20
The lorikeet sold in these rooms 23 May 1986, lot 3

In good overall condition, the goosander with some slight staining, the pigeon laid down on blue paper, the lorikeet with slight discolouration to edges, as viewed.
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Major James Nathaniel Rind (d.1814) was in India from 1778 until 1801, serving with the 18th Native Infantry. He was employed on survey duty from 1785-89 with headquarters in Calcutta. Many of the natural history drawings from his collection were sold in these rooms, 13 July 1971, lots 1-48.