Lot 140
  • 140

John White Abbott 1763-1851

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Description

  • John White Abbott
  • From the churchyard at Dulverton, Somerset
  • signed with initials, inscribed with title and dated May 30. 1800, on the reverse of the original mount
  • watercolour over traces of pencil with pen and black ink and gum arabic

  • 13.7 by 21.7 cm.; 5 5/8 by 8 1/2 in.

Provenance

Anonymous sale, Christie's, London , 8 July 1986, lot 115 (£3,800)

Condition

The colours are strong and fresh with some very minor fading overall. In general the work has been well preserved and it is in very good condition.
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