Lot 80: FRANZ ANTON VON SCHEIDEL | Study of four snakes: Muraena Coeca and Coluber Atropos

Pen and grey and brown ink and watercolour over black chalk;
bears inscription, upper left: R. Colsmann
The snakes identified in Latin and German

352 by 505 mm

Pen and grey and brown ink and watercolour over black chalk;<br /> bears inscription, upper left: <em>R. Colsmann</em><br /> The snakes identified in Latin and German

Hinge mounted. The paper has yellowed somewhat. There are areas of minor surface dirt throughout and a light brown stain to the lower left corner. Otherwise in predominantly good condition with the medium fresh. Sold in a modern, wood frame.
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New York, Sotheby's, 20 January 1982, lot 163;
New York, Sotheby's, 10 January 1995, lot 115