May 11, 2023 10:00 EST
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
1
Estate / Collection: Property from the Collection of Alistair Bradley Martin
ANGEL, MARIE
Syringia Vulgaris x Glory of Hortenstein. Botanical drawing on vellum, inscribed "Angel pinxit 1958." Housed in a leather-backed slipcase and chemise. 17 3/4 x 12 3/8 inches; a single sheet of vellum, the drawing of a spray of white and purple lilac rendered in watercolor and ink over graphite, elegantly lettered. Fine.
Highly regarded for her calligraphy and illumination, Angel was also a skilled botanical illustrator, and The Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation owns (and has exhibited) several of her watercolors.
Sold for $750
Estimated at $600 - $900
Includes Buyer's Premium
Estate / Collection: Property from the Collection of Alistair Bradley Martin
ANGEL, MARIE
Syringia Vulgaris x Glory of Hortenstein. Botanical drawing on vellum, inscribed "Angel pinxit 1958." Housed in a leather-backed slipcase and chemise. 17 3/4 x 12 3/8 inches; a single sheet of vellum, the drawing of a spray of white and purple lilac rendered in watercolor and ink over graphite, elegantly lettered. Fine.
Highly regarded for her calligraphy and illumination, Angel was also a skilled botanical illustrator, and The Hunt Institute for Botanical Documentation owns (and has exhibited) several of her watercolors.
Auction: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps, May 11, 2023
