Lot 241
  • 241

James Skene

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • James Skene
  • The Porteus Riots - A Scene from The Heart of the Midlothian
  • Inscribed Ch VI & VII The Porteus riots in the Heart of the Midlothian "The Hanging of Porteus - Madge Wildfire Looking On" on the backing board

  • Watercolor and gouache over ink on paper
  • Sight: 13 1/2 x 10 inches

Condition

This work is in generally good condition aside from some light rubbing and a very small mark in the carriage lower left. Not examined out of the frame.
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