Lot 35
  • 35

Leonardo de Mango

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Leonardo de Mango
  • A Friday at the Fountain of the Sweet Waters, Constantinople
  • signed and dated 21 Agosto 1918 / L. de Mango lower right; titled Un Venerdì alle acque dolci d’Asia / L. de Mango on a label on the reverse
  • watercolour and gouache on paper
  • 57.5 by 43cm., 22½ by 17in.

Condition

Watercolour and gouache on paper. The artist's sheet, which is somewhat undulated, has been laid on board along its edges, thus preventing inspection of the back. The board is somewhat bowed. There is some minor light frame rubbing with relative paper loss along the upper framing edge. Otherwise, colours are bright and strong. This work is in good condition and ready to hang. Presented glazed, in a gilt frame.
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