Lot 819 , Francois (Franz) Keisermann (1765-1833) Study of ruins, Rome 1794 and Figures in a wooded landscape 22.5 x 36in. and 25 x 38.5in.

Francois (Franz) Keisermann (1765-1833)
2 pen, ink and pencil drawings on paper
Study of ruins, Rome 1794 and Figures in a wooded landscape
signed, one dated 1794
22.5 x 36in. and 25 x 38.5in.
Estimate £400-600

Work with trees on the left - paper showing undulation and fading with sepia toned discolouration around the edges and more prominent fading to the centre, foxed and dirt marking scattered throughout the work, the other image with more notable damp effect giving sepia staining throughout but most notably in the upper section of the work, still retaining fair strength to the left and right sides, but the centre is mostly pencil rather than ink hence looks paler, signed and inscribed just left of centre, both housed in matching gilt gesso frames which are both very tatty, comes for sale from a local country house.


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Sold for £500