SPECIAL CHRISTMAS AUCTION
Thursday, 9 - Monday, 13 December 2021
CAPT. OLIVER 1852 H/COLOURED LITHOGRAPH TE RANGIHAETA
Estimate $200 - $400
Realised: $260 plus premium
Lot Details
500 X 380mm. An accomplished watercolourist who in command of HMS Fly carried out surveys in New Zealand and Pacific waters, 1847–51. In 1849 the Fly was escort to Bishop Selwyn's schooner Undine on his visit to New Caledonia and the New Hebrides. In 1852 A Series of Lithographic Drawings from Sketches in New Zealand was issued in England. This is one of the most popular lithographs from that series. Framed under glass
