Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Robert John Thornton (English, 1768-1837) Botanical Print, 'Temple Of Flora'
- Price realized
- $576
- Pre-sale estimate
- $300 – $500
- Hammer price
- $450
- 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 Oblique-Leaved Begonia," 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, overall toning, sheet affixed to mat with unknown tape at upper edge, sheet: approx 23.5"h, 18.5"w, sight: approx 19"h, 14 1/8"w, overall: approx 28.5"h, 23.25"w, 7.75lbs 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.