Robin Hill, Thirteen Small Illustrations

Description

(Australian/America/Britain, born 1932)

Two thimble designs from Songbirds of the World, 1983; eleven spoon designs from Garden Birds, 1985; thimble designs titled in pencil and unsigned, spoon designs signed and titled in pencil, all watercolor on illustration board, largest board 7-1/4 x 10-1/14 in., smallest 6-7/8 x 7-1/8 in.; unframed

Provenance: Franklin Mint, Concordville, Pennsylvania; partial archive purchased 2019

Note: This lot is accompanied by Franklin Mint Art Archives inventory paperwork for only the thimble designs.

Condition

some handling grime, toning, wear to board along edges 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.

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