Lot 313 , James Northcote (1746-1841), 'A pair of Great Northern Divers' and 'A Merganser perched on a rock', pair of watercolours

James Northcote (1746-1841)
'A pair of Great Northern Divers' and 'A Merganser perched on a rock'
pair of watercolours
signed and dated 1770 and titled
32.5 x 22.5cm
£2,000-3,000
A local Private Collection of Paintings & Prints

Condition:
Both watercolours in honest condition, the unpainted ground paper has discoloured to some extent but the watercolour remains strong, one or two small scattered dirt and fox marks on the Divers and larger fox marks in the sky of the Merganser, both signed and dated lower right, the Merganser described on the work as Tun-Diver, and the Divers described as Speckled-Divers, housed in quality washline mounts and later gilt frames, labels verso for the Leger Galleries dated May 1990.

Sold for £3,400