British Works of Art Online Auction

November 10, 2016

LOT 180

Lot 180

Follower of Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)

Follower of Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)
Lot 180 Details
Follower of Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827), British

THE WELL DIGGER

Watercolour and sepia ink on paper; bears signature “T. Rowlandson” in sepia ink lower right, titled in sepia ink lower left, with the black ink stamp of H.S. Reitlinger (Lugt 2274a) verso. Matted and unframed.
6.75" x 4.5" — 17.1 x 11.4 cm.

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $240
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Follower of Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)
  • Follower of Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)
  • Follower of Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)
Provenance:

Ex. Coll. Henry Scipio Reitlinger;
Gifted by the Estate of Mr. John T. Johnson to The Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto, Accession No. 85/451, in 1985;
Deaccessioned to benefit art purchases at the AGO

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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