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- The approach to Petra, looking up to an ancient watchtower

David Roberts, R.A.
The approach to Petra, looking up to an ancient watchtower
Found at
Christies,
London
Old Masters Part II: Paintings, Sculpture, Drawings and Watercolours, Lot 274
3. Jul - 3. Jul 2024
Old Masters Part II: Paintings, Sculpture, Drawings and Watercolours, Lot 274
3. Jul - 3. Jul 2024
Estimate: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Price realised: XX.XXX
Description
DAVID ROBERTS, R.A. (EDINBURGH 1796-1864 LONDON)
The approach to Petra, looking up to an ancient watchtower
inscribed and dated 'Approach to PETRA. An Ancient watchtower commanding the valley of El. Ghor. Feby 5 th 1839' (lower centre)
pencil and watercolour, heightened with touches of bodycolour on buff paper
9 3/8 x 13 ¼ in. (23.7 x 33.6 cm.)
The approach to Petra, looking up to an ancient watchtower
inscribed and dated 'Approach to PETRA. An Ancient watchtower commanding the valley of El. Ghor. Feby 5 th 1839' (lower centre)
pencil and watercolour, heightened with touches of bodycolour on buff paper
9 3/8 x 13 ¼ in. (23.7 x 33.6 cm.)