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Lot 56

VIOLET ADA BARTLETT (ARTAH) (c.1880-1976)
Birds of Australia
book of four watercolours of native Australian birds
comprising a galah, two kookaburras, two blue wrens, and an emu, within an embossed leather cover with a design of a lyre bird.
13 x 12.5cm

Estimate $800 - $1,200

Unsold

Overall light wear and discolouration with some spots of foxing consistent with age, the cover with a tear to paper lining inside the spine, otherwise in good condition.


The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to seek further information or request additional images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.

The Collector's Auction

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8810
2:00pm - 3 March 2026
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra

VIEWING
Fri 27 Feb – Sun 1 Mar, 11am - 5pm
The Bond, 36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra

CONTACT
Madeleine Mackenzie
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au


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