Lot 257
  • 257

A papier peint, possibly English second quarter 19th century

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 55cm high by 52cm wide; 1ft. 9 1/2in. by 1ft. 8 1/2in.
depicting a stage with a raised curtain with a Venetian capriccio in the background, now in a later frame

Condition

The colours are much stronger with contrast as there are not two tones of light blue, but shade of green and blue in the drapery. The colours are overall much stronger. The mount is light brown within a green painted frame. In overall very good condition.
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