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LOT 88

Lot 88

Lilian Snelling (1879-1972)

Lilian Snelling (1879-1972)
Lot 88 Details
Lilian Snelling (1879-1972), British

STUDIES OF LILIUM: LILIUM NOBILISSIMUM; LILIUM FORMOSANIUM; LILIUM RUBELLUM; LILIUM JAPONICUM (A SUPPLEMENT TO ELWES' MONOGRAPH OF THE GENUS LILIUM, 1933 - 1940)

Four handcoloured lithographs; each signed with initials in the plate
Each image approximately 17.75" x 12.5" — 45.1 x 31.8 cm.; 29.3" x 21.9" — 74.5 x 55.5 cm.

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $720
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lilian Snelling (1879-1972)
  • Lilian Snelling (1879-1972)
  • Lilian Snelling (1879-1972)
  • Lilian Snelling (1879-1972)
Note:

The artist drew for William Curtis’s “Botanical Magazine” for 30 years from about 1922 to 1952. She produced over 830 illustrations for the magazine and was considered to be the greatest botanical illustrator of her day.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 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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