Lot #16: ANTIQUE FREDERICK WILLIAM SMITH HAND-COLOURED BOTANICAL ENGRAVINGS

Frederick William Smith, Untitled (1837), hand-coloured engravings, not hand-signed but artist name included in the engraving. Good condition with slight wear on edges. 9 x 6.5” These four botanical plates are hand-colored engravings from Sir Joseph Paxton’s prestigious 19th-century periodical, Paxton’s Magazine of Botany, and Register of Flowering Plants (published in London between 1834 and 1849). The plates were engraved by Frederick William Smith and hand-finished with vibrant watercolour washes. This is a special auction of fine art by Prestige Downsizing and Estate Management. This sale contains authentic museum quality offerings from estates and distinguished collections including paintings, drawings and prints spanning hundreds of years from old masters to POP Art, as well a collection of rare art books from a Montreal estate. With over 35 years’ auction experience and certified appraiser, buy with confidence. Don’t hesitate to ask any questions. This is a fantastic sale so bid fast and bid often! Another quality offering from Prestige: “Wall to wall, we sell it all!” ** The pickup will be Sunday November 8th between 10 AM and 1 PM. ** Note, remember to bring appropriate packing material for your purchases. Select shipping available. Pickup category timeslot {A}