Lot 18
  • 18

SIR DAVID WILKIE, R.A. | Study of Two Girls Walking

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Study of Two Girls Walking
  • signed dated and inscribed D. Wilkie - Sept 16th 1838./ Cornwall (lower right)
  • pen and brown ink, heightened with watercolour
  • 21.5 by 17.5cm., 8¼ by 6¾in.

Provenance

Leger Galleries, London, by 1973

Condition

The colours and ink are in good condition. There are small areas with the paper has darkened, at the extreme upper left and right corners. These marks are only noticeable on very close inspection.
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