Lot 172: Leslie Hawkes, Wastwater, Lake District, Watercolour on Paper
This watercolour on paper depicts a landscape view of Wastwater in the Lake District, executed in a traditional British landscape style. The composition features the rugged fells of the Lake District bordering the still waters of the lake beneath a broad expanse of cloudy sky. The painting is inscribed at the top right with the location Wastwater and signed at the top left Leslie Hawkes. It is housed in a glazed dark wood frame with a gilt-toned inner slip and a deep olive green mount. Small auction inventory stickers are present on the frame and glass. The work is currently oriented upside down within its frame.
Condition report:
The watercolour shows overall toning to the paper consistent with age. No significant foxing, water damage, or mat burn is visible through the glazing. The frame shows minor surface wear. The painting is incorrectly oriented upside down within the frame.
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