Lot 1028 , Early 19th century Turkish School View of Smyrna (Izmir), 4.25 x 10.25in.

Early 19th century Turkish School
ink and watercolour,
View of Smyrna (Izmir),
4.25 x 10.25in.
Estimate £150-250

Appears to be painted with a combination of ink and watercolour with gum arabic giving a crystalline appearance to the work, colours remain strong, ground paper possibly slightly discoloured, one or two tiny little dents and scratches towards the bottom, housed in a plain card mount with the original old title attached. Plain wood frame, no labels or inscriptions verso.


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Sold for £150