Sale 08CN02 | Lot 1018

Attributed to William Samuel Howitt

Catalogue: Important English and Continental
Attributed to William Samuel Howitt

Lot Details

Lot 1018
Attributed to William Samuel Howitt
Study for a Title Page, Two Artists in the Countryside
Bears signature S Howitt and date 1791 (ll)
Watercolor on paper
6 1/2 x 9 3/4 inches (16.5 x 24.8 cm)

Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for $500 (includes buyer's premium)

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Toned and slightly faded. Scattered areas of foxing, mostly confined to the right half of the work. Heavily foxed on the verso. Paper is adhered to the mat with two pieces of non-archival tape on the bottom as well as left and right edges. Three pieces of non-archival tape are affixed to the upper edge. Paper is slightly buckled at the corners. Overall fair condition.


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Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Sold for $500 (includes buyer's premium)

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Important English and Continental

Wed, May 14, 2008 at 10am EDT
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