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Lot 102

MYLES BIRKET FOSTER (British, 1825-1899)
Weald of Surrey
watercolour and gouache on paper on card
initialled lower right
artist name, title, and possible provenance information on handwritten label verso
46 x 68cm

Estimate $6,000 - $8,000

Unsold

Cracking to thickened overcoat or highlight of gouache on figures as well as other details. Rest of paint surface intact.
Subtle warping to entire board (concave in form)
Not other structural damage or flaws to note. No moulding.
Signed lower right as a 'B' superimposed over an 'F'
Verso: 'Weald of Surrey/ Birkett Foster' inscribed on back in pencil; sticker on top right, dated '1904 (March)' on back from 'Hawkins sale at Chrislys... (sic)'



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Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.

A Luxury Residence: El Tovar

AUCTION
Sale: LJ8232
6:30pm - 7 February 2018
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141

VIEWING
Viewing
Wednesday 31 January, 9am-8pm
Thursday 1 February, 9am-3pm
Wednesday 7 February, 9am-4pm

CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au


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