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James Shaw Crompton "Want a Bit?" watercolor, signed J S Crompton and dated 1889

$3,700
£2,769.25
€3,206.62
CA$5,142.40
A$5,792.07
CHF 2,999.51
MX$70,342.45
NOK 38,100.68
SEK 36,141.71
DKK 23,925.80
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About the Item

This charming Orientalist watercolor has everything : A secluded courtyard, a pretty girl , two pigeons and a monkey. This is a well-painted scene by a talented watercolorist at the top of his form. His skillful use of light and shade, and the elegantly clad figure all combine to create a romantic and exotic scene. Verso it bears a label from the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours. The frame is a bit banged around and we include it in "as found" condition
  • Creator:
    James Shaw Compton (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 15 in (38.1 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
  • Style:
    Late Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1889
  • Condition:
    Minor fading. The painting is offered in its original carved and gessoed frame. There Is a beaded molding missing on the bottom edge of the image and another on the edge of the frame itself which is scuffed and with minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Montreal, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: kc1stDibs: LU87539461173

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