Lot Details
Lot 78
Mary (nee Mary P. Rossiter) Harrison
British, 1788-1875
FLORAL STILL LIVES: Pair
The first signed M. Harrison, dated 1856 and inscribed unfinished (lr)
Watercolor on paper, the first is laid to paper
18 1/2 x 18 1/2 and 19 x 19 inches, respectively
Mary Harrison was a founding member of the Society of Painters in Water-Colours (the Institute). Two of her works were purchased by the Queen of England, and another two are in the collection of the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. She was known as the "Rose and Primrose Painter"
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for $2,400 (includes buyer's premium)
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