Lot Essay
For a note on this subject and provenance see lot 239.
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Palaiokastritsa, Corfu
Details
Edward Lear (London 1812-1888 San Remo)
Palaiokastritsa, Corfu
inscribed in Greek and dated 'Naura.[?]/ 5th, 6.th Sept. 1856.' (lower right), and 'Cistus/ Clematis' (lower left), numbered '57' (lower right), and further inscribed with colour notes
pencil, pen and ink and watercolor
14 x 20 ½ in. (35.5 x 52.1 cm.)
Palaiokastritsa, Corfu
inscribed in Greek and dated 'Naura.[?]/ 5th, 6.th Sept. 1856.' (lower right), and 'Cistus/ Clematis' (lower left), numbered '57' (lower right), and further inscribed with colour notes
pencil, pen and ink and watercolor
14 x 20 ½ in. (35.5 x 52.1 cm.)
Provenance
Charles Church, a gift from the artist
and by descent to the present owner.
and by descent to the present owner.
Sale room notice
Please note that the correct illustration for this lot is number 239 in the printed catalogue, and that the drawing depicts the monastery of Lavra, on Mount Athos, rather than Palaiokastritsa as stated.