Lot 346: British School, 20th Century, Village Scene with External Staircase, Watercolour
A watercolour painting with possible gouache highlights, executed on textured paper. The composition depicts traditional vernacular architecture, featuring buildings with steeply pitched tiled roofs, prominent chimney pots, and an external wooden staircase leading to an upper floor. The work is rendered in a realistic, illustrative style with a palette of muted greys, whites, and earth tones against a pale blue sky. Indistinct and illegible marks are visible in the lower right corner. The painting is presented in an off-white double mount and a simple light-toned wooden frame. A lot sticker numbered 14 is adhered to the top right of the mount.
Condition report:
The painting is in overall good condition. The paper exhibits slight toning, although no significant foxing or water damage is visible through the glazing. The frame and mount are in good order. Some surface reflections are present in the photograph.
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