Exploration, Travel & Topographical Pictures
Catalogue Information: 203 lots | 184 with images
Date: 2006
Auction House:
Bonhams
Location:
United Kingdom
Lot 1: John Gully (New Zealander, 1819 - 1888)
An extensive view of Lake Wakatipu, New Zealand signed 'John Gully', inscribed 'Lake Wakatip, Otago' and dated '1877'watercolour heightened with white43.2 x 76.2 cm. (17 x 30 in.)
Lot 2: James McLachlan Nairn (Scottish, 1859-1904)
Tending the corn stooks signed 'J M Nairn' and dated '81watercolour heightened with boducolour17.8 x 25.4 cm. (7 x 10 in.)
Lot 3: Harry Linley Richardson (New Zealander, 1878-1947)
The Quay, Wellington Harbour, New Zealand signed 'H Linley Richardson' l.r.watercolour heightened with white30.5 x 40 cm. (12 x 15 3/4 in.)
Lot 4: William Swainson F.R.S. (British, 1789-1855)
An observation of a Silver Leaf Fern, Pteris ensiformis inscribed on mount 'Silver leaf fern N. Zd.'pencil12.7 x 21 cm. (5 x 8 1/4 in.)
Lot 5: Nora Gurdon (Australian, 1881-1974)
In the Blue Gum Country oil on board46.5 x 30.5 cm. (18 1/4 x 12 in.)
