Lot Essay
A view of Magdalen Bridge, which is similar both stylistically and compositionally and dated 'Sept 10 1859' was sold Sotheby's 9 March 1989, lot 85.
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Magdalen Bridge and College, Oxford
Details
William Turner 'of Oxford', O.W.S. (1789-1862)
Magdalen Bridge and College, Oxford
signed and inscribed 'W. Turner/Oxford' (lower right)and further inscribed 'Magdalen College Tower [?]' (on the reverse of the backing sheet)
pencil and watercolour with gum arabic, heightened with touches of bodycolour
8¾ x 14 in. (22.5 x 35.8 cm.)
Magdalen Bridge and College, Oxford
signed and inscribed 'W. Turner/Oxford' (lower right)and further inscribed 'Magdalen College Tower [?]' (on the reverse of the backing sheet)
pencil and watercolour with gum arabic, heightened with touches of bodycolour
8¾ x 14 in. (22.5 x 35.8 cm.)
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium