PHILIP KLIER (German, 1820-1885) SIX WORKS: BUTTERFLY PLATES.

PHILIP KLIER (German, 1820-1885) SIX WORKS: BUTTERFLY PLATES. Each unframed watercolor & pen on paper mounted to light cardboard. They depict different butterflies with some labeling. Meticulously rendered in different views. Accompanying the lot is a typed letter from Elizabeth Klier with the history of Philip and his talent for drawing butterflies. Also there is a translated letter dated “1876” from Count Gustave of Enzenberg regarding his review of all of the butterfly watercolors that he was given. He took it upon himself to mount the paper on light cardboard and then bind them in two volumes. He returned them to Philip and wanted nothing in return. SIZE: 8-1/4″ x 6-1/4″. CONDITION: Some toning and light foxing, otherwise very good. 9-22538 (1,500-2,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2252	$1,840.00	PHILIP KLIER (German, 1820-1885) SIX WORKS: BUTTERFLY PLATES. Each unframed watercolor & pen on paper mounted to light cardboard. They depict different butterflies with some labeling. Meticulously rendered in different views. Accompanying the lot is a typed letter from Elizabeth Klier with the history of Philip and his talent for drawing butterflies. Also there is a translated letter dated “1876” from Count Gustave of Enzenberg regarding his review of all of the butterfly watercolors that he was given. He took it upon himself to mount the paper on light cardboard and then bind them in two volumes. He returned them to Philip and wanted nothing in return. SIZE: 8-1/4″ x 6-1/4″. CONDITION: Some toning and light foxing, otherwise very good. 9-22538 (1,500-2,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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