Edward Lear (1812-1888) “Rachel’s Tomb, Bethlehem” 1858 Gouache Drawing in Auction Catalog.

Edward Lear (1812-1888) "Rachel’s Tomb

Lot# 158

Price

SOLD: $1900

Description

Edward Lear (1812-1888, United Kingdom) gouache drawing. Titled lower right “Rachel’s tomb, Bethlehem”. Signed and dated 1858 center right. A gouache landscape depicting an orientalist landscape scene in Palestine. Sight size 7″ by 11″. Overall size 13 1/4″ by 19 3/4″. Shows slight edge foxing. Provenance: James Lees-Milne (1908-1997). Purchased by P. and D. Colnaghi & Co., Ltd. It was purchased from him on July 4th, 1961. Comes with a watermarked receipt and provenance.

Fine Art