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‘On The Lagoon - Venice’ Wilfred Knox R.B.A (1884-1966) British

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£683.39
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CA$1,257.43
A$1,398.54
CHF 730.27
MX$17,018.71
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A finely executed early 20th century British watercolour depicting sailing vessels on the Venice Lagoon with St. Mark’s in the distance. Signed (faintly) bottom right W. Knox. Mounted using archival materials and set within a fine silvered albeit later frame, retaining its original titled artist’s plaque. Dimensions, (sight) 10” high x 14” wide, (framed) 12.25” high x 16.5” wide. Wilfred Knox was a noted British watercolourist & member of the R.B.A. (Royal Society of British Artists), who painted marine & coastal views and was known for working in a distinctly ‘Turneresque’ manner.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Width: 16.5 in (41.91 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
  • Style:
    Beaux Arts (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1920
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Appears to have been professionally cleaned at some point. Showing good tonality and appears to have been cleaned at some point.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2728346027802

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