Lot Essay
See footnote for lot 147.
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BY SAMUEL DIXON, CIRCA 1755
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A PAIR OF IRISH GEORGE II EMBOSSED BIRD PICTURES
By Samuel Dixon, Circa 1755
Including one depicting the Common Duck and the Red-billed Whistling Duck, set in a seascape with shells, with a dedication label to the reverse to the Countess of Hillsborough, the other depicting the Red-billed Whistling Duck and a Water Hen, set in a seascape with shells, with a dedication label to the reverse to the Countess of Antrim, in giltwood frames
15½ x 19¾in. (39.5 x 50cm.), overall (2)
By Samuel Dixon, Circa 1755
Including one depicting the Common Duck and the Red-billed Whistling Duck, set in a seascape with shells, with a dedication label to the reverse to the Countess of Hillsborough, the other depicting the Red-billed Whistling Duck and a Water Hen, set in a seascape with shells, with a dedication label to the reverse to the Countess of Antrim, in giltwood frames
15½ x 19¾in. (39.5 x 50cm.), overall (2)