Lot 216
  • 216

Richard Carline

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • Richard Carline
  • On the deck of the 'Grace Harwar' in the habour of La Guaira, Venezuela; and The Captain of the Ship
  • the first signed l.l.; Richard Carline 1930
  • the first coloured crayon over pencil, the second watercolour with pen and black ink over pencil; together with a photographic reproduction of Houseboats, by John Bowtree

  • the largest 55.3 by 36.7 cm; 21 5/8 by 14 1/2 in.

Condition

On the desk of the Grace Harwar: The medium has remained strong. There is a tiny pin-hole located at the centre of the extreme upper edge (this may have been made by the artist). The work has not been laid down. The Captain of the Ship: The medium has remained fresh. There are small areas of surface dirt and occasional foxmarks. The work has been laid down. The Houseboat: The print appears to be well preserved. The work has not been examined out of its frame. For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark Griffith-Jones (0207 293 5083) or Emmeline Hallmark (0207 293 5407) mark.griffithjones@sothebys.com emmeline.hallmark@sothebys.com
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