572 - Great Britain

Great Britain English, 18th century 4 works. English landscapes. Circa 1800. Each in pen and ink, watercolor, or pencil on handmade paper. Sizes range from 20 x 31.5 cm to 26 x 32 cm. Each is slightly browned due to age, with occasional small spots; the edges of each are partly slightly bumped and show crease marks. One sheet has partial color bleed on the reverse. Overall in good condition. Includes: Watercolor with pen-and-ink drawing “Village from Whittlesea” – Pencil drawing “Vale of Ffestiniog with part of Cardigan & the mountains of Caernarvon” - Pencil drawing “Pont Aberglaslyn, North Wales” - Watercolor “Sowdonia (Eryri).” - Four landscape studies created in the context of British travel around 1800. Stylistically and thematically, these views fit within the “picturesque” aesthetic typical of the period and document the impressions of British travelers in the early 19th century. 4 works. Each in pen and ink, watercolor, or pencil on handmade paper. Each shows slight discoloration due to age, with occasional small spots in places; the edges of each are partially slightly bumped and show crease marks. One sheet has partial ink bleed on the reverse. Overall in good condition. - Contains: Watercolor with pen-and-ink drawing “Village from Whittlesea” - Pencil drawing “Vale of Ffestiniog with part of Cardigan & the mountains of Caernarvon” - Pencil drawing “Pont Aberglaslyn, North Wales” - Watercolor “Sowdonia (Eryri).” - Four landscape studies, created during travels in Britain around 1800. Stylistically and thematically, the views can be placed within the context of the “picturesque” concept typical of the period and document the impressions of British travelers in the early 19th century. This lot is subject to standard taxation. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union. This work is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints, and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.