Lot 1133 , Barbara Mary Steyning Everard (1910-1990) 5 original Wild Flowers of the World plates 168, 172, 173, 183, 188 and a copy of the book

Barbara Mary Steyning Everard (1910-1990)
watercolour
5 original 'Wild Flowers of the World' plates 168, 172, 173, 183, 188 and a copy of the book
17 x 13in.
Estimate £250-350

Watercolour and gouache on off white paper, one slightly more discoloured in the ground paper than the others and showing some light foxing, this is the one with the big green bloom referred on the back as being Plate 168, another which is plate 173, the top flower section is a cut piece of paper that has been applied to the work and patched in, this is clearly an intentionally done by the artist. Perhaps a little light acid staining around the mounts, copy of the book is in fair order.


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Sold for £400