Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Robert John Thornton (English, 1768-1837) Botanical Print, 'Temple Of Flora'
- Price realized
- $416
- Pre-sale estimate
- $300 – $500
- Hammer price
- $325
- Category
- Fine Art
- Sold
- July 12, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 3-JULY 2026 | TREASURES FROM THE VAULTS OF A DALLAS DESIGNER PART 2
Lot description
Framed hand-colored aquatint engraving on paper, "The Narrow-Leaved Kalmia," from "The Temple of Flora," by Robert John Thornton (English, 1768-1837), after Philip Reinagle (English, 1749-1833), engraved by James Caldwell (English, 1739-1789), published in London, June 1st, 1804, retaining Kennedy and Company, New York gallery label verso, small repaired tear near lower left corner, overall toning, sheet affixed to mat with unknown tape at each edge, sheet: approx 22.5"h, 17.75"w, sight: approx 20"h, 14.5"w, overall: approx 29.25"h, 23"w, 8lbs Note: one of two prints from "The Temple of Flora" offered in this auction
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.