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Botanical watercolor (Poppy, larkspur, ranunculus...) unsigned c. 1820. Framed Sold

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(Ranunculus, Larkspur, Poppy)

Unsigned English botanical study, watercolor on Whatman watermarked paper c. 1820-24.

Delicately and beautifully rendered, this lovely watercolor was found in a scuffed leather portfolio of loose botanical sketches.
Carefully painted images of common English garden spring flowers.  A true gem.

Watercolor, archivally framed
19 x 14 inches outside dimensions.
Excellent condition.