Lot 284
  • 284

James Skene of Rubislaw

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • James Skene of Rubislaw
  • Four Greek landscapes
  • including views of: The ancient Hellenic Tower near Porto Rafti, Attica; The entrance to the Cavern of Apollo, Pentelicus; the remains of an ancient monument on the shore of Munichia; and Merenda near Porto Rafti, Attica
  • Largest 30.5 by 48.5cm., 12 by 19in.
  • Executed in the 1830s and 1840s.
each signed and inscribed, dated between 20th June 1835 and 31st March 1842 
various media

Condition

Each of these watercolours have been carefully presented and well perserved. In each of the works the medium has remained close to its original tone. In 'Cavern of the Nymphs, Bari,' there are two small tears location along the top of sheet. These works have not been examined out of their frames.
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