Sydenham Teast Edwards (British, 1768-1819) A white-breasted ground dove

signed 'S.E' l.l., watercolour, 50 x 37.5cm; mount 63.5 x 48cm; unframed, Edwards, a Monmouthshire child prodigy whose precocious talent was discovered when he was a mere eleven years of age, remains one of the most significant artists to document flora, birds and dogs in the opening years of the 19th century. The white-breasted ground dove is a species found in the subtropical and tropical habitats of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. Condition Report, Condition Report, Stuck down to the mount by the top edge. There is foxing and brown speckles present, as well as a framing mark from the mount. Some abrasions to the paper along the sides, along with some spots on the black pigment on the bird. Please refer to the additional condition images for further details. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

Estimation:598,28€

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