Lot 774 , Edward Lear (1812-1888) Cairo, 10th January 1869 9.25 x 17.5in.

Edward Lear (1812-1888)
pen, brown ink and wash
Cairo, 10th January 1869 Preparatory sketch with inscriptions & colour notes, titled, dated and inscribed 'Windy!!'
9.25 x 17.5in.
Estimate £5,000-8,000

Ink and watercolour on a buff coloured paper, looks a little flat and may possibly be laid down, colours are predominantly all in the black brown tones, there is a touch of yellow and blue but this looks to be predominantly have always been a monochrome work, no doubt there is some fading but overall strength is good, one or two tiny dirt specks, little sign of any foxing, watermark showing through on the bottom right hand corner, housed in a fairly recent slim gilt glazed frame and modern white card mount.


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