Old Masters, British, European Paintings & Portrait Miniatures - 15th March 2017
Lot 308
Circle of William Simpson Principal street in Varna
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £600
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Description
Circle of William Simpson
Principal street in Varna, arrival of the staff
Watercolour
21.75 x 31.25cm; 8½ x 12¼in
An etching and description of this subject can be found in the Illustrated London News July 8th, 1854, p.9
The British went to Varna before going to the Crimea (in order to support the Turks in the Danube theatre).
Provenance:
Lots 296-321 from The Private Collection of a Lady