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LEAR, Edward (British, 1812-1888). Two brightly plumed birds in a tropical coastal landscape. Pencil and watercolor, heightened with gum arabic and gold paint. Signed lower center: "E. Lear". 7 x 5 1/4" sheet. Provenance: Lady Strachey, Sutton Court; And by descent. The Strachey family were deeply influential in helping shape and preserve Lear’s legacy. They were close friends and published various publications on the artist between 1888 and 1911.