Foster (Myles Birket, R.W.S., 1825-1899) Wych Elm; Bark of the Wych Elm,
two watercolours over pencil, 140 x 130mm. and 40 x 68mm., the first signed ("B. Foster"), titled and inscribed "Eywood August 11th" in pencil, the second initialled and titled in pencil, in a common mount, framed and glazed.(2)***Provenance: according to a label on the verso, from an album of early work compiled by the artist's second wife Fanny. The scale and detail recall Foster's apprenticeship as a wood engraver..
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Travel, Science & Natural History Books
3:00 AM PT - Apr 17th, 2008
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Bloomsbury Auctions
Bloomsbury House
Mayfair, London, W1 S1PP
Mayfair, London, W1 S1PP
