Lot no. 893
Zoologica Specifica
Collection of two original drawings. Germany, 18th century. Each watercolour on card. 23 x 47.5 cm and 27 x 48 cm.
One sheet depicting a bullfinch and a blue tit, the second with a Cuban Amazon parrot. Each richly coloured with fruit and butterflies in the tradition of Dutch still lifes. - Margins irregularly trimmed. Stained and somewhat browned. Each with short marginal tear. Colours in good condition. - With: A further drawing depicting a magpie. 20th century. India ink and watercolour on paper. 27.5 x 44 cm.
Ornithology - Collection of two original drawings. Germany, 18th century. Each watercolour on firm paper. - One sheet with depiction of a bullfinch and a blue tit, the second with a Cuban Amazon parrot. Each richly embellished with fruit and butterflies in the tradition of Dutch still lifes. - Margins irregularly trimmed. Stained and somewhat browned. Each with short marginal tear. Colours in good condition. - Added: A further drawing depicting a magpie. 20th century. Ink and watercolour on paper.
This lot is taxed. The hammer price is subject to a 24.95% buyer's premium and the final invoice amount to 7% (books, art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints, photographs) in the European Union. This work is subject to the regular margin scheme. There is a 24.95% buyer's premium on the hammer price and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offsetprints and Photographs) on the final invoice amount in the European Union.
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