Live Auction 7586West ~ East - The Niall Hobhouse Collection
Calcutta School, 1805-1815
Lot 12

Calcutta School, 1805-1815

A Himalayan Monal (Impeyan Pheasant), Lophophorus impejanus. Male.

Closed22 May 2008

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Calcutta School, 1805-1815
A Himalayan Monal (Impeyan Pheasant), Lophophorus impejanus. Male.
with inscription 'Phasianus impejanus Indian ? 632 - Illus/Emperor Pheasant, gen. lynn. sup 1200...pl. 14...No. 68' (lower centre)
pen and ink and watercolour, heightened with touches of bodycolour, watermark 'W ELGAR 1796'
25½ x 18 1/8 in. (64.8 x 46.4 cm.)

George Annesley, 10th Viscount Valentia (1769 - 1844).
Stuart Cary Welch, from whom purchased by the present owner.

Specialist note

The Impeyan Pheasant is a resident of the eastern Himalayas in southern Asia. In the winter the pheasant is found mainly in forested areas and in summer on more open slopes of grass and rocks.

The Himalayan Monal secures a distinct position among pheasants due to its prominent build, brilliant plumage and strong association with local folklore. The scientific name commemorates Lady Mary Impey, for a note on whom see lot 7.