Myles Birket Foster RWS (1825-1899) 'Bordighera' inscribed l.L., with artist's s…

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Myles Birket Foster RWS (1825-1899) 'Bordighera' inscribed l.l., with artist's studio stamp and further pencil inscriptions, watercolour and pencil 12.5 x 16.5cm Condition Report: Overall: 26 x 34cm Time staining. The colours appear to be slightly faded, consistent with the age of the work. There are some pencil inscriptions/ notes by the artist to the top half. Not viewed out of glazed frame.

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Myles Birket Foster RWS (1825-1899) 'Bordighera' inscribed l

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