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Edward Lear (British, 1812-1888) View of Edfu, Egypt

Edward Lear (British, 1812-1888) View of Edfu, Egypt

inscribed and dated 'Edfoo/12.Feby.1854/before sunrise, all dark steamy(?)/horrible purple' l.r., also extensively annotated l.l., pen and ink and watercolour, 24 x 42cm; framed 49 x 66.5cm, Condition Report, Condition Report, Time staining and discolouration. There is some spotting and staining to the sky, please refer to illustration. The washes appear to be a little faded in areas and there is a thin border to the upper and right edges where the paper is lighter in colour. Not viewed out of glazed frame. Request A Condition Report, Request A Condition Report

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