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GEORGE BROOKSHAW (AFTER). POMONA BRITANNICA; OR, A COLLECTION OF THE MOST ESTEEMED FRUITS: TWO AQUATINT ENGRAVINGS
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Pomona Britannica; or, A Collection of the Most Esteemed Fruits: Two Aquatint Engravings
Two aquatint engravings with some stipple, printed in colors and finished by hand, [London]: G. Brookshaw, [1804-1812]. lot includes: [Pineapple] Jagged Leaf Black Antigua. [Pl. XLV] — [Pineapple] Brown Havannah Pine. [Pl. XLIII]. sheet sizes approximately: 565 by 444 mm 22 1/4 by 17 1/2 in
Condition
[Pineapple] Jagged Leaf Black Antigua. [Pl. XLV]. [London]: a small mended tear on the top right margin not affecting platemark. Both in generally excellent condition.
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.
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.
Catalogue Note
A fine image from Brookshaw's masterpiece Pomona Britannica; or, A Collection of the Most Esteemed Fruits, the finest work on fruit and flowers ever produced.