John Varley (British 1778-1842), Welsh Mountains, hand-written in pencil 'Moel Hebog', Spink's label and typewritten titled label verso '...Welsh Mountains from across an estuary. Signed and inscribed sketch on the reverse of the original mount, watercolour,14.5cm x 24.5cm
Provenance: local private collection, C.L.N.Miles Esq.
Provenance:Spink.
Sold for £800
Condition Report
The painting is a watercolour on paper, framed under glazing- not examined external to the frame. The sheet appears in good condition no obvious evidence for rips or losses. There is some minor fading, the paint surface looks stable. There are some spots of discolouration to the upper right towards the corner. There is a minor surface scratch lower right. General wear and tear to the frame
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