Lot 335 , Francis Towne (British, 1740-1816), A view of Berry Castle, watercolour with pen and ink, 21 x 33.5cm

Francis Towne (British, 1740-1816), A view of Berry Castle, watercolour with pen and ink, 21 x 33.5cm

Francis Towne (British, 1740-1816)
A view of Berry Castle
watercolour with pen and ink
signed and dated 1784 and inscribed ‘A view of Berry Castle in the County of Devon, drawn on the spot by Francis Town 1784'
21 x 33.5cm
£3,000-5,000

Condition:
Watercolour on paper in good condition, colours remain strong, slight undulation so thought not to be laid down, signed and dated lower right, housed with a floating mount in a plain card mount and slim gilt frame which is slightly rubbed, Chris Beetles Gallery label verso

Sold for £6,500