School of John Crome (Old Crome) (British, 1768-1821) Child on a Donkey with Two Baskets

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School of John Crome (Old Crome) (British, 1768-1821)

Child on a Donkey with Two Baskets. Unsigned, attributed in an inscription on the back of the mat. Ink and wash with black chalk or graphite underdrawing on watermarked laid paper, 5 1/8 x 7 in., framed. Condition: Affixed to back mat with small masking tape pieces at center of each vertical side of the recto, unpressed creases.

Provenance: Acquired from Mrs. M. Beckard Gallery, 32rd Avenue and 47th Street, New York City, to a New York estate.
Estimate $100-150

The watermark appears to be a name of five or six letters, perhaps "Y...S," plus the date "1802."


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