Lot 475 , Edward Lear (1812-1888) Plain below Mt Ithome, 4p.m. 21 March 1849 10.25 x 16.5in

Edward Lear (1812-1888)
ink and watercolour
'Plain below Mt Ithome, 4p.m. 21 March 1849'
inscribed and dated in ink and pencil
10.25 x 16.5in
Estimate £800-1,200

Ink and watercolour on paper which has discoloured as can be seen around the margins where formerly a larger mount covered part of the work, various scattered fox and damp spots throughout, colours of the watercolour remain strong as do the ink inscriptions, also inscribed in pencil, housed in a fairly recent card mount and slim gilt frame.


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Sold for £3,800