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AN EXQUISITE SET OF FOUR GOUACHE, WATERCOLOR AND GILT HIGHLIGHTED SEASCAPES

Creator: THOMAS ROBINS THE ELDER (Attributed)
Offered by: Carlton Hobbs, LLC

Description
11541 AN EXQUISITE SET OF FOUR GOUACHE, WATERCOLOR AND GILT HIGHLIGHTED SEASCAPES ATTRIBUTED TO THOMAS ROBINS THE ELDER (1716 – 1770) English. Circa 1740. Measurements: Framed: Width: 17 1/2″ (44.4 cm); Height: 14″ (35.5 cm). Sight Size: Width: 15 1/4″ (38.7 cm); Height: 11 1/2″ (29.2 cm).

Research
Gouache and watercolor with gilt highlighting on paper. Each seascape within a “frame” of stylized chrysanthemums in gold leaf set against a blue ground, along with rocaille and chinoiserie inner border. Each rebacked and restored in small areas.

Research report available on request.

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Creation Date:	1740
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	692892

Dimensions

W.	17.5 in;	H.	14 in;
W.	44.45 cm;	H.	35.56 cm;

Message from Seller:

Carlton Hobbs specializes in the acquisition, conservation, and research of 17th, 18th and 19th century British and Continental furniture and works of art, with a focus on pieces of exceptional merit, including specially commissioned items with royal or aristocratic provenance and pieces designed by architects.