English School, 19th century Game larder studies

watercolour and bodycolour, (9 mounted together), largest 25.6 x 15.5cm; mounted together as one: 63.5 x 48cm; unframed, This collection of meticulous studies of birds is by an as-yet-unidentified hand working during the same period as early 19th-century masters of the genre, such as Sir Edwin Landseer (1802-1873), William Duffield (1816-1863) and George Lance (1802-1864). Strong stylistic comparisons may also be made to JMW Turner's 'Farnley Bird Book', a unique standalone creation painted by the artist in 1810 for his Yorkshire patron Walter Fawkes (1769-1825). Condition Report, Condition Report, All works are stuck down to the mounts along the top edges. Very light time staining is visible throughout. The colours remain vibrant overall, and the works present in good, stable condition. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

Estimate:£1,000

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