10th Aug, 2022 12:00

A Cabinet of Curiosities: including an Important Natural History Collection

 
  Lot 631
 

A STUDY OF CERAMBYX BEETLES BY ANN LEE (1753-1790)

STUDY OF CERAMBYX BEETLES BY ANN LEE (1753-1790),
pen, ink and watercolour on vellum, six finely executed studies with annotations beneath, signed and dated 1773 lower right, approximately 31 x 23.5cm, mounted with marbled slip, in burr frame and behind glass
Footnote: Ann Lee was primarily a botanical illustrator who also excelled in birds and insects, her works are held in the collections of Kew Gardens and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter

 

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Sold for £600
Estimated at £100 - £200


Condition Report
The paper has slipped in the mount, is wavy with a few creases, creases to visible corners, possible slight surface loss upper right, some spotting and marks, chips and wear to frame, additional images available

 
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