David Roberts

Lot Details

Lot 3
David Roberts
Scottish, 1796-1864
The Porch of St. Maclou, Rouen, 1826
Signed David Roberts and dated 1826 (ll); remnants of an inscription ...of/St. Maclou (ul)
Watercolor over pencil heightened with white on paper laid down on board
15 7/16 x 9 1/8 inches (39.3 x 23.2 cm)

Provenance:
Possibly Michael Angelo Taylor, M.P., acquired directly from the artist circa 1826, as "Entrance to the Church of St. Maclou, Rouen"
Possibly Los Angeles Fine Art Gallery, Los Angeles

Another rendering of this composition by David Roberts, executed in oil in 1829, is in the Tate Collection, London.

Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000
Unsold

Additional Notes & Condition Report

Pinholes in corners. Trimmed at top edge. Lightly toned; matburn.


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Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000
Unsold

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Modern & Contemporary and European & American Art

Tue, May 19, 2009 at 10am EDT
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