Lot 285
  • 285

Peter De Wint, O.W.S.

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • Peter de Wint, O.W.S.
  • Wooburn village with figures resting by a path
  • Watercolour over pencil, heightened with scratching out, held in a fine Regency frame
  • 533 by 766 mm

Provenance

Probably Sir William Forbes, 7th Bt. of Pitsligo (1773-1828)

Condition

Some of the pigments have faded in this large watercolour. There are a number of scratches to the surface in the sky area. The work is laid down to a backing sheet and canvas and the extreme edges of the sheet are worn.
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