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an image of a painting of a waterfall in the middle of a lake
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356 - America (Niagara Falls.) c. 1820.
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Estimate €1,600 - €2,000
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Description
America (Niagara Falls.) c. 1820. Watercolour on two joined sheets of machine-made paper, mounted over the entire surface onto linen. Approx. 21.5 x 106.6 cm. A large-format, artistically remarkable watercolour of what are arguably the world’s most famous waterfalls. The untitled depiction is a stylised close-up on the water, heading towards the precipice, with woodland in the background beneath a slightly cloudy sky and a few scattered houses on the right. - The margins, particularly on the left and right, have minor losses; there are a few small tears at the edges; the colours are slightly rubbed in a few places; otherwise the work is well preserved and the colours are fresh. America. – United States. – Niagara Falls. – Watercolour on two joined sheets of machine-made paper, fully mounted on linen. Approx. 21.5 x 106.6 cm. – A large-format, painterly watercolour of what are arguably the world’s most famous waterfalls. The untitled depiction is a stylised close-up of the water as it rushes towards the precipice, with woodland in the background beneath a partly cloudy sky, and a few houses to the right. The edges, particularly on the left and right, show some minor losses and a few small tears along the edges, and the colours are slightly worn in a few places. Otherwise, the work is in good condition and the colours are vibrant. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This work is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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