Lot 180
  • 180

Myles Birket Foster, R.W.S. 1825-1899

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Description

  • Myles Birket Foster, R.W.S.
  • The Primrose Gatherers
  • signed with monogram l.r.
  • watercolour over pencil with bodycolour and touches of gum arabic
  • 25.4 by 20.5 cm.; 10 by 8 in.

Provenance

Anonymous sale, Christie's, London, 13 June 2002, lot 22;
The Bourne Gallery, Reigate

Condition

The colours remain fresh and strong. There is evidence of very minor paper discoloration in the sky, however this can only be seen on very close inspection. The sheet has not been laid down and overall the work has been well preserved.
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