English School, late 18th century
Iris persica (Iris)
Found at
Christies,
London
Natural History, Lot 25
8. Nov - 8. Nov 2000
Natural History, Lot 25
8. Nov - 8. Nov 2000
Estimate: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Description
English School, late 18th century
Iris persica (Iris)
watercolour on vellum, framed and glazed
113/8 x 87/8in. (289 x 226mm).
A highly attractive example of the type of work executed by the pupils of Georg Dionysius Ehret in the second half of the 18th century. Both the medium and composition recall Ehret's work (see lot 24).
Iris persica (Iris)
watercolour on vellum, framed and glazed
113/8 x 87/8in. (289 x 226mm).
A highly attractive example of the type of work executed by the pupils of Georg Dionysius Ehret in the second half of the 18th century. Both the medium and composition recall Ehret's work (see lot 24).
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