Charles Collins (Irish, circa 1680-1744) A buzzard with mouse

pencil, watercolour and bodycolour, 37.5 x 55cm; mount 66.5 x 81.5cm; unframed, This depiction of the common buzzard, described by naturalist Thomas Pennant as 'the commonest of the hawk kind we have in England', is a particularly intriguing and uncommon example of Collins adding an element of narrative in the form of an unfortunate captured mouse. Condition Report, Condition Report, Stuck down to the mount by the top edge. Handling creases and rippling are evident. Time staining and foxing are visible to the sheet, with brown speckles in places. The main image remains fresh and undisturbed. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

Estimate:$6,617.21

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