Lot 256 , William Lionel Wyllie (English, 1851-1931), 'Balholm on the Sognefjord, Norway', watercolour, 23 x 42cm
William Lionel Wyllie (English, 1851-1931)
'Balholm on the Sognefjord, Norway'
watercolour
signed, with presentation inscription
23 x 42cm
£500-700
Original watercolour painted on Norwegian Cruise in 1905 reproduced in colour on page 160 of Norway & it's Fjords by M.A. Wyllie (Methuen, 1907), subsequently inscribed as a wedding gift to Svana & Patrick, namely Svana Butler, eldest of daughter of J.C. & E.M. Bull, close family friends of the Wyllie's
Condition:
Watercolour on paper still with good strength of colour, a hint of acid staining showing around the mount and one or two small fox marks, washline mount and glazed stained frame, inscription giving details of the work verso.
Unsold