5th Dec, 2024 10:30
Winter Specialist Sale
Circle of Edward Lear, (1812-1888) - Watercolour - Firenze from Villa Collina Ridente
Circle of Edward Lear, (1812-1888) - Watercolour heightened with white - View of Florence (Firenze), inscribed in white in small, neat capital letters lower left (slightly trimmed) '[FIRE] NZE FROM VILLA COLLINA RIDENTE', apparently unsigned, 30cm x 45cm, in swept gilt and gesso frame under glass (a/f)
See https://nonsenselit.com/2023/03/08/edward-lears-views-in-rome-and-its-environs-in-colour/
The illustrated views of Rome (published by McLean in 1841) show a matching hand in the titles lower left, with 'FROM' in a slightly smaller subscript.
Some compositional similarities can also be seen in:
https://nonsenselit.com/2012/01/18/edward-lear-a-view-of-florence-1839/
Circle of Edward Lear, (1812-1888) - Watercolour heightened with white - View of Florence (Firenze), inscribed in white in small, neat capital letters lower left (slightly trimmed) '[FIRE] NZE FROM VILLA COLLINA RIDENTE', apparently unsigned, 30cm x 45cm, in swept gilt and gesso frame under glass (a/f)
See https://nonsenselit.com/2023/03/08/edward-lears-views-in-rome-and-its-environs-in-colour/
The illustrated views of Rome (published by McLean in 1841) show a matching hand in the titles lower left, with 'FROM' in a slightly smaller subscript.
Some compositional similarities can also be seen in:
https://nonsenselit.com/2012/01/18/edward-lear-a-view-of-florence-1839/
Auction: Winter Specialist Sale, 5th Dec, 2024
Our Winter Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors items.
Highlights will include a Martin Brothers stoneware bird, a Rolex Gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Datejust Chronometer, a first edition 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe', and a single owner collection of original Cecil Rochfort D'Oyly John (British, 1906-1993) art works.
Viewing
Wednesday 4th December- 10am till 5pm
