Lot 427: Leander Russ (1809 - 1864), A group of eleven

Leander Russ (1809 - 1864), A group of eleven studies of 'Poteries d' Egypte' and other Egyptian artefacts, some watercolour, some pencil, some inscribed, all unframed, average size 27 x 34.5 cm (11)

Leander Russ (1809 - 1864). These drawings and watercolours were executed during a tour of the Middle East between 1838 and 1842. Russ intended to publish and illustrated account of his travels and this collection includes a projected title page but the account was never published.