William J. Tipping (British, 1816-1897) Side entrance to the Great Mosque of St John Damascus signed with initials, inscribed and dated 'side entrance to great mosk of St Johns/WT Damas 85. Damascus.' (lower left) watercolour over traces of pencil 42 x 32cm (16 9/16 x 12 5/8in). Footnotes: Provenance With The Fine Art Society, London, March 1988, no. 15690. Private Collection of Christopher Gandy (acquired from the above). Thence by decent to the present owner. William J. Tipping was an amateur archaeologist, who spent seven years in the Near East exploring and drawing ancient ruins. Some of his drawings were published in Punch. The V&A has a number of his drawings of Syria in it's collection. Tipping went on to become a railway magnate and an MP. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing