Lot Essay
Described by Bateman in 1841, this orchid is to be found from Mexico to Venezuela.
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Orchidaceae: Sobralia decora Bateman
Details
Mrs. E. Powell (c. 1810-c. 1870)
Orchidaceae: Sobralia decora Bateman
signed, inscribed and dated 'E Powell/1840' (lower left) and inscribed 'Cythaglotis/Rosea' (on the gardener's label)
pencil and watercolour with gum arabic on card, unframed
15¾ x 13¾ in. (40 x 35 cm.)
Orchidaceae: Sobralia decora Bateman
signed, inscribed and dated 'E Powell/1840' (lower left) and inscribed 'Cythaglotis/Rosea' (on the gardener's label)
pencil and watercolour with gum arabic on card, unframed
15¾ x 13¾ in. (40 x 35 cm.)
Provenance
William A. McCarty-Cooper.
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