Lot 1584 , John Ruskin (1819-1900) The remains of Ambleside Hall, destroyed by Oliver Cromwell 14 x 10.25in.

John Ruskin (1819-1900)
pencil drawing
The remains of Ambleside Hall, destroyed by Oliver Cromwell
signed in ink, dated 1837, resigned 1880
14 x 10.25in.
Estimate £200-300

Pencil on cream coloured paper which is probably a little evenly discoloured, one or two scattered fox marks showing throughout, but overall fair condition, inscribed in pencil lower left and signed in ink lower right, sealed in an old slim ebonised frame with Bennett of Wimbledon label verso.


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Sold for £2,600