Lot 401
  • 401

William Gear, R.A., 1915-1997

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • William Gear, R.A.
  • figures
  • signed and dated 46
  • charcoal, watercolour, gouache over a printed base
  • 39x56cm.; 15¼x22in.
  • The paper is watermarked and bears the date 1942.

Condition

The sheet is sound though undulating slightly. The upper, lower and left edges are deckled. There is a tiny speck of brown dirt to the left of the upper edge. Otherwise in good overall condition. Held under glass within a grey mount in a gold painted frame.
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