Scientific name: Nelumbo nucifera ‘Cochrane’s Green Magic’
Water colour on Lana 100% cotton paper
85 cm x 61 cm
129 cm x 99 cm unframed
$8,900
Note: This subject is painted life six from samples grown by Blue Lotus Nursery. This variety was bred by the owner from Chinese seed he himself collected and imported from China. The original painting includes an extra new leaf emerging on left side as seen in photo below.
An 18th Century lead stick/umbrella stand, having a decorative exterior of a cupid holding a flaming torchere on a chariot; being pushed by another cupid, and pulled by two puttis.
A fine German automated music box with a singing bird in a cage. The bird with original feathers is sitting above a tree, the mechanism is brass and steel with key wind up below.
Also known as the battle of Abourkir Bay, Egypt. The French were defeated by the British forces led by Rear-Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson. An historic piece of embroidery. The rigging on the men of war is authentic, the red ensign is flown on the senior ship. A superb piece of embroidery, most probably by an Officer while at sea. 1798
Late 19th Century Colonial Portuguese plant stand / jardiniere. The removable carved square top section with foliage and and faces, above another open section with floral inlaid sides supported by six men and women in native and formal wear. Resting on heavy circular base and pegged feet. Note: The timbers due to over waxing and polishing with time are not recognizable. (restorations)
