Charles Collins (Irish, circa 1680-1744) A European honey buzzard

watercolour and bodycolour, 36.9 x 54.2cm; mount 66.5 x 81.5cm; unframed, This mostly insectivorous bird occupies a breeding range in Europe and Western Asia, and is noted for hunting wasps' nests both in trees and on the ground. Condition Report, Condition Report, Stuck down to the mount by the top edge. Handling creases and rippling are evident. Time staining and foxing are visible to the sheet, with tiny brown speckles emerging in places. The main image remains fresh and undisturbed. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

Estimate:£4,000

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