Lot 577 , Myles Birket Foster (1825-1899) A Mercers Shop, Venice 7 x 10in.

Myles Birket Foster (1825-1899)
watercolour
A Mercer's Shop, Venice
monogrammed and titled
7 x 10in.
Estimate £2,000-3,000

Good untouched condition, some even discolouration of the ground paper which is now a creamy to light buff tone but otherwise colour of paint remains strong, one or two tiny dirt specks, monogrammed lower left and inscribed with the title, housed in a washline mount and slim gilt frame, Christie's stencil number verso S94TL.


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Sold for £2,200