Lot 725 , After Edward Lear Blue and yellow Macaw, Macrocercus Ararauna, 21 x 13.75in.

After Edward Lear
coloured lithograph,
Blue and yellow Macaw, Macrocercus Ararauna,
dated 1831 in the plate,
21 x 13.75in.
Estimate £100-200

This is being sold as a hand coloured lithograph rather than a later print.
Overall looks to be rather flat and thought to be laid down, acid stained around the margins with one or two small scattered dirt specks and fox marks throughout, colours remain strong, in an old washline mount and slim gilt frame.
Comes for sale from the estate of a local collector.


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Sold for £480