23rd Mar, 2019 10:00 GMT/BST
^ Henry Ryland (1856-1924)
"Innocence"
Signed, watercolour, 20cm by 15cm,
Exhibited: Royal Institute of Painters in Watercolours label
Contained in a decorative carved wood and gilt frame
See illustration
Sold for £950
Estimated at £500 - £700
.In good condition overall, the colours are still rich and vibrant, some minor scattered foxing to the lower and upper right corners. The frame is also in good condition and free from losses. Unexamined out of frame
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Auction: Spring Fine Art Sale (Part I), 23rd Mar, 2019
Spring Fine Art Sale (Part I)
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