Charles Collins (Irish, circa 1680-1744) Pin-tailed sandgrouse

watercolour and bodycolour, 38 x 53cm; mount 66.5 x 81.5cm; unframed, These striking birds, known for their preference for wild and barren landscapes, range from Asia Minor to India, along with Western forms found in North Africa and south-western Europe. 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:£3,000

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