Lot 153
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 $2,000 - $3,000
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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Fine Art
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8225
6:30pm - 20 March 2018
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Viewing in Melbourne
Wednesday 14 March, 9am-8pm & Thursday 15-Monday 19 March, 10am-4pm
CONTACT
art@leonardjoel.com.au
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