Lear Watercolor of Calcutta, India
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LEAR, Edward (1812-1888).
Figures on the Banks of the River Hoogly, Tollygunge, Calcutta.
Pencil and watercolor on paper, heightened with touches of white.
Signed with monogram and further dated 1878 LR.
9 1/2" x 15 1/2" sheet, 26" x 20 1/4" framed.
Comparable: Arader Galleries, 2016 - $30,000; Christie's, 2011 - GBP 12,500.
Provenance: Giles Eyre of Hartnoll & Eyre Ltd, London. Letter on verso on Eyre letterhead.
Exhibited:London, The Fine Art Society, The Travels of Edward Lear, No. 93, 1988 - label verso.
An extremely rare and Lovely Watercolor Depicting Calcutta by Edward Lear.
Figures on the Banks of the River Hoogly, Tollygunge, Calcutta.
Pencil and watercolor on paper, heightened with touches of white.
Signed with monogram and further dated 1878 LR.
9 1/2" x 15 1/2" sheet, 26" x 20 1/4" framed.
Comparable: Arader Galleries, 2016 - $30,000; Christie's, 2011 - GBP 12,500.
Provenance: Giles Eyre of Hartnoll & Eyre Ltd, London. Letter on verso on Eyre letterhead.
Exhibited:London, The Fine Art Society, The Travels of Edward Lear, No. 93, 1988 - label verso.
An extremely rare and Lovely Watercolor Depicting Calcutta by Edward Lear.
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Lear Watercolor of Calcutta, India
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