Robert John Thornton (British, 1768-1837) & Peter Henderson (18th Century) The Nodding Renealia, The Nodding Renealia, & The Sacred Egyptian Bean, From the Temple of Flora (three works), Circa 1801 Aquatint and engraving with hand coloring on paper (each) 22-5/8 x 17-3/8 inches (57.5 x 44.1 cm) (largest sheet) Published by Burke & Lewis and printed by Henderson Property from the Collection of R. Douglas Houser, Dallas, Texas Doug Houser, a long-term resident of Dallas, has an eye for excellence and a passion for the fine things in life. Over an intensive period of 3 years, with input from one of Dallas’ most sophisticated interior designers, Sherry Hayslip, Doug traveled with a mission – to decorate his Beaux Art inspired Turtle Creek home with the finest examples of fin-de-siècle design. From 2002 to 2005, he visited Paris, Lyons, Rome, Florence, Bueno Aires, and other destinations, searching for extraordinary furniture and decorative arts, many of which are featured within this catalogue. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved