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PROPERTY FROM THE DESCENDANTS OF CHARLES CHURCH
EDWARD LEAR (LONDON 1812-1888 SAN REMO)
Two views of Thebes
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EDWARD LEAR (LONDON 1812-1888 SAN REMO)
Two views of Thebes
the first inscribed and dated 'Thebes & Cithaeron / 3. July. 1848 / (115)' (lower right), and inscribed with artist's notes throughout; the second inscribed and dated 'Thebes / Thiva. / July 4. 1848. (118)' (lower right), and inscribed with artist's notes throughout
pencil, pen and brown ink and watercolour on paper
6 7⁄8 x 20 in. (17.5 x 50.8 cm.); 6 5⁄8 x 20 in. (16.8 x 50.8 cm.)
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Two views of Thebes
the first inscribed and dated 'Thebes & Cithaeron / 3. July. 1848 / (115)' (lower right), and inscribed with artist's notes throughout; the second inscribed and dated 'Thebes / Thiva. / July 4. 1848. (118)' (lower right), and inscribed with artist's notes throughout
pencil, pen and brown ink and watercolour on paper
6 7⁄8 x 20 in. (17.5 x 50.8 cm.); 6 5⁄8 x 20 in. (16.8 x 50.8 cm.)
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Provenance
Charles Church, a gift from the artist, and by descent to the present owners.
Brought to you by
Lucy Speelman
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