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Lot 129

John White Abbott, British 1763-1851-  A wooded landscape with buildings, figures and horses; 

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Lot 129

John White Abbott, 
British 1763-1851- 
A wooded landscape with buildings, figures and horses; 

Price Realised: £577

Estimate: £400 - £600

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Lot 129

Description

John White Abbott, 
British 1763-1851- 

A wooded landscape with buildings, figures and horses; 

pencil, pen, black ink and wash on paper, dated 'March. 1. 1832.' (lower left), bears label for the Ruskin Gallery inscribed 'John White Abbott / 1763-1851' on the backing board, 19.6 x 30.6 cm. 

Provenance: 
with The Ruskin Gallery, Stratford-on-Avon. 
Private Collection, UK (by descent). 

Note: 
As well as working as a painter, Abbott practiced as a surgeon and apothecary. This charming scene, in typical monochrome, evokes a sense of rustic tranquility and exhibits Abbott's distinctive technique, clearly delineating the outline of the trees and figures depicted. A similar drawing sold at Christie's, London, on 3 July 2024, lot 234 (£1,638). 

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