Decorative Arts Auction

December 10, 2009

LOT 459

Lot 459

John Nugent Fitch (1840-1927)

John Nugent Fitch (1840-1927)
Lot 459 Details
John Nugent Fitch (1840-1927), British

EIGHT STUDIES OF ORCHIDS: LAELIA ALBIDA BELLA; LAELIA CALLISTOG LOSSA; LAELIA PURPURATA BLENHEIMENSE; CATTLEYA MENDELII; CATTLEYA VELUTINA; CATTLEYA GUTTATA LEOPOLDII; VANDA SANDERIANA; DENROBIUM MACROPHYLLUM

Eight handcoloured lithographs with letters
Image sight 11" x 9" — 27.9 x 22.9 cm.

Estimate $800-$1,000

Realised: $1,800
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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John Nugent Fitch (1840-1927)
  • John Nugent Fitch (1840-1927)
  • John Nugent Fitch (1840-1927)
  • John Nugent Fitch (1840-1927)
  • John Nugent Fitch (1840-1927)
  • John Nugent Fitch (1840-1927)
  • John Nugent Fitch (1840-1927)
  • John Nugent Fitch (1840-1927)

CONDITION DETAILS

Framed 20.75 x 18.75 (4); 19.5 x 17.25” (4) all giltwood frames. Not examined out of frames. colours good, sheet colour good, occasional fox marks, one has diagonal crease in sheet upper right

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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