Robert John Thornton (1768-1837); The Temple of Flora Sacred Egyptian Bean, from The Temple of Flora;
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Robert John Thornton (1768-1837)
The Temple of Flora Sacred Egyptian Bean, from The Temple of Flora, 1804
Aquatint, mezzotint and stipple engraving with handcoloring on wove paper with 'F & B 1809' watermark, likely from the 1811 reissue, published by Dr. Thornton, London, trimmed within platemark, not framed.
sheet 20 7/8 x 16 3/4in
Estimate:
US$ 1,000 - 1,500
£660 - 990
€780 - 1,200

Category: Fine Art / Prints

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