Lot 281
  • 281

Manner of Thomas Rowlandson

Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description

  • Thomas Rowlandson
  • Death visits the Saloon
  • pen and grey ink with watercolour over pencil together with two unframed watercolours, one of flowers the other of figures in a park
  • the first 20 by 37.3 cm.; 8 by 14¾ in.

Condition

The colours have faded somewhat. However, the pen and ink remains strong. The paper has suffered from minor discolouration and there is evidence of surface dirt. In the upper left hand section of the sheet there is a repaired tear. This can be seen in the illustration. Held in a gilt plaster frame with losses.
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