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

watercolour and bodycolour, 35.8 x 53.8cm; mount 66.5 x 81.5cm; unframed, It is almost certain that this sheet served as the basis for the print of a female Honey Buzzard included in Thomas Pennant's seminal 'British Zoology' - published in 1776 and engraved by Peter Mazell (fl. circa 1761-1797). This strongly reinforces the proposal that the Fairhaven sheets were located in a notable collection during the 18th century. 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 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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