Old Masters, British & European Paintings - 8th March 2023
Lot 101
English School 19th Century
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £320
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Description
English School 19th Century
Mountain landscape with cattle grazing and a train passing a staithe, with the sea beyond
Watercolour
31.3 x 46.7cm; 12½ x 18½in
Provenance:
In the present owners family since c.1940
Loading staithes, such as the one depicted here, fell out of use c.1880. It has been suggested that the present work may depict a site between Workington and Whitehaven.