A watercolor painting on paper by Leslie Hawkes, depicting Wastwater in the Lake District. The composition shows a landscape with a gated entrance leading towards the lake, with the slopes of the fells reflected in the water. The work is signed Leslie Hawkes 83 and inscribed Wastwater. The painting is currently mounted upside down within a dark grey card mount and a light wood frame under glass. An orange auction lot sticker numbered 171 and a small white sticker numbered 4 are present on the frame.
Condition report:
The paper appears to be in good condition with no visible signs of foxing, toning, or water damage. The work is incorrectly oriented, having been mounted upside down within the frame. The frame shows light surface wear and the glass has significant reflections.
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