Lot 227
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[WATERCOLOUR ALBUM] An artist's album, mid 19th century, 4° (257 x 232mm.) containing 11 flower and butterfly studies all in watercolour, a further 28 topographical drawings and watercolours, and 30 original portraits in various media, some mounted, half calf (worn), g.e. With a second album of watercolour sketches. (2)

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[WATERCOLOUR ALBUM] An artist's album, mid 19th century, 4° (257 x 232mm.) containing 11 flower and butterfly studies all in watercolour, a further 28 topographical drawings and watercolours, and 30 original portraits in various media, some mounted, half calf (worn), g.e. With a second album of watercolour sketches. (2)

Lot Essay

The topographical subjects in the first album include the Menai Bridge, Carrick-a-Rede Ireland, Harpers Ferry Junction of the Rivers Shenandoah & Potomac and a number of Alpine and Irish views. The flower studies, though unsigned, show considerable skill (see illustration on back cover).

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