Lot 385 , Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale (1871-1945) The Guests 15.75 x 10.5in. frame designed by the artist

Eleanor Fortescue Brickdale (1871-1945)
watercolour
'The Guests'
monogrammed and dated 1900, Dowdeswell's label verso
15.75 x 10.5in. frame designed by the artist
Estimate £1,200-1,800

Watercolour on paper in overall honest untouched condition, there is a little foxing running through the skin tones but apparently not elsewhere, otherwise a fair amount of dirt specking which is on the glass rather than the work itself, colours remain strong, monogrammed and dated lower right, under glass in its original ornate gilt gesso frame which has suffered a few knocks and dents.
Dowdeswell & Dowdeswells label verso, on the original back panel which is inscribed with the title.


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Sold for £4,400