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Lot 204

FOUR HAND COLOURED ENGRAVINGS OF EXOTIC BIRDS
18th century, after Eleazar Albin, framed as two pairs, comprising the Golden Eagle, the Vulture, the Warwounen and the Ostrich.
1st pair: 50 x 43cm framed; 2nd pair: 55 x 46cm framed

Estimate $400 - $600

Sold for $3,400

Each engraving with overall discolouration consistent with aging and light handling marks, the Vulture with a diagonal crease across paper and more prominent handling marks, each frame with overall wear including losses to gilding.


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Gowrie Galleries, Woollahra (labels verso)

The Collector's Auction

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8779
2:00pm - 2 June 2026
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra

VIEWING
Fri 29 – Sun 31 May, 11am - 5pm
The Bond, 36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra

CONTACT
Madeleine Mackenzie
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au


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