Lot 543 , Circle of Amadeo Preziosi (1816-1882) The Drug Bazaar, Constantinople 13.5 x 10in.

Circle of Amadeo Preziosi (1816-1882)
watercolour and bodycolour on paper
'The Drug Bazaar, Constantinople'
13.5 x 10in.
Estimate £300-500

Watercolour on paper in honest untouched condition, paper undulates so not laid down, paint looks a little faded with some scattered dirt specks and fox marks, some gum arabic has been used particularly in the turbans and other areas of clothing, this is crackling a little and there is some small amount of flaking just above the basket in the centre, housed in an old gilt card mount with glazed gilt frame with a few chips to the corners, label verso for J R Mendoza Print Seller and Publisher to The Queen, label lower down inscribed with the title.


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Sold for £500