Eleanor Maling (British, fl. mid-19th century) Boughs of cherries;

both signed 'Eleanor Maling' l.r., one further inscribed 'Murton Street', bodycolour, (2), 38 x 31cm and 38.5 x 31xm; mount 56 x 40.5cm; unframed, Seven works on paper by the as-of-yet-unknown female artist Eleanor Maling are found in the collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge. The composition for this pair of studies derives from drawings by Antonio Serantoni (1780-1837) which appeared in Giorgio Gallesio's monumental botanical publication 'Pomona Italiana or treatise on fruit trees' (1817-1839). To date, all of Maling's works appear to be accomplished botanical studies such as these examples. Condition Report, Condition Report, Both stuck down to the mount by the left edges. Some light foxing is present to the background of both images. Overall, the works present themselves in a stable condition. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

Estimate:£400

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