Lot 523 , Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788) Landscape with trees beside a lake 11 x 15.25in.

Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788)
charcoal on paper
Landscape with trees beside a lake
11 x 15.25in. Provenance: Arthur Kay and Edith Olivier, Christie's sale 11th November 1997 Lot 7.

Estimate £2,000-3,000

Charcoal on paper showing slight undulation so thought not to be laid down, paper shows a fairly even discolouration to a light buffish tone, not signed, housed in a fairly recent washline mount and fine quality gilt frame, a restorers report verso from Jane McAusland Conservator based in Suffolk dated 1997 for cleaning, mounting and framing.


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Sold for £4,200