Lot 69
  • 69

A COLLECTION OF SKETCHBOOKS |

Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description

  • A Collection of Sketchbooks
  • Including views in France, Italy, Britain, Russia, as well as figure and animal studies
  • Various media, including watercolour and pencil;some signed, many inscribed
  • Various sizes
by and attributed to Oswald Augustus Smith (1826-1902) and other hands

Condition

The works within these albums are generally well preserved. Some of the sheet have come loose and there are occassional damages. The covers of the sketch-books are worn.
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