Old Masters, British & European Paintings - 4th March 2020

Lot 100

David Roberts RA (1796-1864) A view of the tower of St. Rumbold's Cathedral

Estimate £1,000 - £1,500 | Hammer £900

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Description

David Roberts RA (1796-1864)

A view of the tower of St. Rumbold's Cathedral, Mechelen

Watercolour

32.2 x 22.4cm; 12¾ x 8¾in

Provenance:

Albany Gallery, London

Literature:

Bulwer-Lytton, E., The Pilgrims of the Rhine (London, Saunders and Otley, 1834), p. 21, plate vi (illustrated)

Guiterman and B. Llewellyn, David Roberts, exh. cat. (London, Phaidon Press and Barbican Art Gallery, 1986), p.107, no. 75 (illustrated)

Engraved:

John Le Keux