Lot 526 , Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827) Execution at Newgate 7 x 10.5in.

Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)
pencil, pen, ink and watercolour
Execution at Newgate
7 x 10.5in.
Estimate £800-1,200

Provenance: Desmond Coke Christie's 22 Nov 1929 Lot 26 and Christie's October 2001 Lot 391
Literature: Illustrated in Thomas Rowlandson, His Drawings and Watercolours by A.P. Oppé, plate 86, illustrated in Confessions of an Incurable Collector by Desmond coke, plate 32, reproduced in The Connoisseur, February 1928, p.71.


Watercolour on paper that looks rather flat and may well be laid down, paper is evenly discoloured to a buff tone, paint is also somewhat discoloured although still retains some differentiation of colour and different colours of inks are clearly seen, not signed, housed in a plain white mount and slim gilt frame, original Christie's receipt verso for a sale 3rd October 2001, hammer price of £2,200. The catalogue description is also attached at the back.


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Sold for £1,600