Attributed to Johann Lebrecht Reinold (fl. circa 1800) A rhinoceros hornbill

watercolour and bodycolour, 47 x 33.5cm; mount 63.5 x 48cm; unframed, This particular example is reminiscent of a rhinoceros hornbill painted by Peter Paullous (circa 1720-1790), which was originally part of the collection of Taylor White FRS of Wallingwells (1701-1772) and is now preserved in the Blacker Wood Library at McGill University, Montreal, Quebec. For recent scholarly research on Johann Lebrecht Reinhold see Journal 'Archives of Natural History' focusing on the Radcliffe Collection of ornithological drawings from the Amsterdam cabinet by Joan Raye (1737-1824) with annotations by François Levaillant (1753-1824). ', François, Condition Report, Condition Report, Stuck down to the mount by 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:£800

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