Attributed to Johann Lebrecht Reinold (fl. circa 1800) A bird of paradise

watercolour, 22.2 x 20.5cm; mount: 56 x 40.5cm; unframed, For a comparative example, see François Levaillant's so-called 'Le manucode à bouquets' (or magnificent bird of paradise) illustrated in his 1806 edition of 'Histoire naturelle des oiseaux de paradis et des rolliers' (no. 9). Condition Report, Condition Report, Stuck down to the mount at the top edge; foxing and brown speckling are present across the sheet. The main image remains undisturbed, with the colours retaining a relatively fresh appearance. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

Estimate:£500

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