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THBCharles Empson, Two Rare South American Botanical Watercolors
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Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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LiveFeb 24, 2026
Important paintings including three Rosa Bonheur paintings, J.F. Herring Sr.; sporting art to include Heywood Hardy; impressive collection of Georgian silver from the Godfrey Collection featuring a basket by Wm. Cripps; tribal carpets from Susan Gary Collection, Louisville to include Serapi, Kazak, and Peperdil; Rene Lalique glass; estate of Wm. Sauer, D.C. antiques dealer, sold to benefit the Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters, Norfolk, Virginia. Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
(British, 1794-1861)
"Arum Armago/native name... "; and "Arbol _ Calechicha/native name", unsigned, each inscribed in pencil with native name and initialed lower edge, one with "Turnbull" blindstamp lower left, watercolor over pencil with gum arabic highlights, sheet 15-3/8 x 10-1/8 in., mounted on his gray/buff gilt-edged album page with the number "72" inscribed upper right, 20 x 14 in.; modern gilt wood 23-5/8 x 18-1/4 x 1-1/8 in.
Provenance: Sotheby's Monaco, December 12, 1984, lot 3341; W. Graham Arader III, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (labels verso); Private Collection, Atlanta
Note: These appear to be extracted from the volume of original watercolors of mostly South American plants sold by Sotheby's Monaco, December 12, 1984, lot 3341, Empson's Narratives of South America; illustrating Manners, Customs. and Scenery: containing also numerous facts in Natural History was published for the author by William Edwards in 1836.
- Provenance
Sotheby's Monaco, December 12, 1984, lot 3341; W. Graham Arader III, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (labels verso); Private Collection, Atlanta
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one examined out of frame, mounted to album sheets at corners, light toning to wove paper some light toning to wove paper and some more pronounced on album sheet, handling grimeï¼› frames with minor wear Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
