Lot 1281 , Arthur Devis (1763-1822) Arundel, Eastbourne and Hastings, 5 x 7.75in.

Arthur Devis (1763-1822)
three pen and ink drawings,
Arundel, Eastbourne and Hastings,
5 x 7.75in.
Estimate £150-200

Essentially all in honest order, framed 50 years ago or more and now in need of some light conservation.
Eastbourne - paper discoloured with acid staining around the mount. An ink drawing verso showing through the paper in places.
Old card mount now discoloured, oldlabel verso giving date as 1800.
Arundel - paper whiter but with a few scattered fox marks. Slight acid staining around the mount. A fine hairline tear (1 inch) in the top right corner.
Hastings - Watercolour in good fresh order, a few light fox marks, slight acid staining around the mount. Old label verso.



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Sold for £220