Lot 554
  • 554

Myles Birket Foster, R.W.S.

Estimate
3,500 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Myles Birket Foster, R.W.S.
  • Low Tide, Isle of Wight
  • signed with the artist's monogram BF lower left
  • watercolor and gouache on paper
  • sight: 7 1/2 by 10 5/8 in.
  • 19 by 27 cm
Together with JOHN PRESTON NEALE, Cader Idris from the Barmouth Road, signed JP Neale lower right and titled lower left, watercolor on paper, 5½ by 8¾ in. 2 works.

Provenance

Foster: The Fine Art Society, Ltd., London, April 1984

Condition

MYLES BIRKET FOSTER, R.W.S., The Tide Isle of Wight: Not examined out of the frame. In overall very good condition, with bright fresh colors. Framed and ready to hang. JOHN PRESTON NEALE, Cader Idris from the Barmouth Road: Not examined out of the frame. The sheet appears to be in overall good condition aside from minor fading and light toning. Framed and ready to hang.
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