Lot Essay
A drawing of two branches of Magnolia Grandiflora, signed and dated 1791, were sold in these Rooms, 8 December 1987, lot 208, illustrated
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Philippe Le Clerc (1755-1826)
A Branch and a Bud of Magnolia Grandiflora
signed and dated 'Ph: Le Clerc fec. 1791' (recto) and inscribed 'premier etat de la fleur du magnolia grandiflora' (verso); watercolour and bodycolour, watermark C & I Honig
615 x 420mm.
A Branch and a Bud of Magnolia Grandiflora
signed and dated 'Ph: Le Clerc fec. 1791' (recto) and inscribed 'premier etat de la fleur du magnolia grandiflora' (verso); watercolour and bodycolour, watermark C & I Honig
615 x 420mm.