Lot 315 , George Edwards (1694-1773), 'Struthia Camelus, The Ostrich' c.1740-45, watercolour on paper, 27 x 22.5cm

George Edwards (1694-1773) 'Struthia Camelus, The Ostrich' c.1740-45
watercolour on paper
title in pencil in the artist's hand
27 x 22.5cm
£3,000-5,000

Condition:
Watercolour on paper in good clean condition, colours remain strong, perhaps a hint of discolouration near the top corners and one or two tiny scattered dirt specks most of which are loose, inscribed in pencil across the top, housed in a later washline mount and ornate carved giltwood frame.

Sold for £2,800