Pierre-Joseph Redoute's Liliacees 1985 Sotheby's New York Madras

Pierre-Joseph Redoute's Liliacees 1985 Sotheby's New York Madras486 Lots Sotheby's New York 1985 11" x 8 1 2" w [2] pp. price estimates laid in Fine Scroll Down for (15) Additional Scans: From Sotheby's comes this presentation of Pierre Joseph Redoute's Les Liliacees, botanical engravings of plants (amaryllis, iris, narcissus to name a few) acquired primarily by the Empress Josephine (Bavaria) in the early 1800's. Redoute, called the "Raphael of flowers" is one of history's most famous botanical artists and the

*slight edge chipping on underside*

It is a book to delight all children who like ponies and cowboys - and that means nearly all children

w/ Introduction by Lady Mendl

particularly those derived from Italian influences

Sz: 3-5/8"H x 2

w/ chamois pouch w/ chocolate string ties in the Hermes saddle leather tri-fold envelope designed by Jean-Louis Dumas

by the very nature of its protagonist

by Richard Waddington

This comprehensive monograph traces Mondrian's career

Embroidered Frogs/ Turtles/ Bumblebees/ & x'd Oars

five examples offered at auction sold for sums ranging from $126

Classic Birdsey watercolor depicting a Bermudian harbour scene signed (LR)