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    17 September 1999

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    Lot 59

    William R. Collett (fl. 1848)

    William R. Collett (fl. 1848)

    Price realised

    GBP 5,520

    Estimate

    GBP 5,000 - GBP 7,000

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    William R. Collett (fl. 1848)
    A folio of nine watercolours including seven views at Bahia, Brazil, (Lighthouse; Barracks; Bahia from the Anchorage; Negro Hut, outskirts of Bahia; Bahia from the Hotel; Convent Merc; and Street scene) with two others, 'H.M.S. Carysfort from the Pacific, Bahia, Jan 25 1848' and 'Bridge over Bibindi, Pernambuco, Jan 20 1848.'
    pen and ink and watercolour, eight dated Jan 20-25, 1848
    13 x 9in. (33.1 x 24.8cm.) and smaller (9)

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