Lot 442 , William Derby (1786-1847) Portrait of The 13th Earl of Derby 10 x 8in.

William Derby (1786-1847)
watercolour
Portrait of The 13th Earl of Derby seated holding a communication, plans for 'The Diversion of Road in the Township of Knowsley, 1836' on the table nearby
signed and dated 1837
10 x 8in.
Estimate £300-500

Watercolour on pale buff coloured paper, colours probably a little faded but still retaining fair strength, one or two small scattered fox marks but overall fair to good condition, housed in the original gilt slip and an overpainted gilt gesso frame which has a few losses, typed label describing the work verso.


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Sold for £750