Lot 282
  • 282

Francis Nicholson, O.W.S.

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • Francis Nicholson, O.W.S.
  • Figures outside a cave near Abergeley, North Wales
  • Watercolour over pencil, heightened with stopping out and gum arabic, original wash-line mount;
    signed and inscribed verso: Cave near Abergeley, N. Wales / F Nicholson 1801 / Mr W Forbes
  • 486 by 619 mm

Provenance

Probably Sir William Forbes, 7th Bt. of Pitsligo (1773-1828)

 

Condition

This watercolour is in very fine condition. The colours are very well preserved. A small part of the upper right hand corner is lost. The original wash-line mount is a little creased and dirty.
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