A pair of 18th-century architectural studies one of a cloistered cathedral interior, the other of an Italianate doorway with military figures, both within moulded wood and gilt gesso frames. (2) The cathedral interior: 76cm high x 60.5cm wide. Provenance: one with a label for Christie's Sale 5748, Lot 501, 13/1/05 (The David Style Collection).

Provenance: The contents of a Chelsea Mansion furnished by Nicky Haslam and Collette van den Thillart.

Further information on the Dawsons website article here

Condition Report

We believe both of these works are original watercolours. There appears to be some minimal water damage/smudging on both. A few minor pin holes to both as per photos.

Apparently both unsigned with no obvious inscriptions.

Frames both structurally sound with minimal losses to gesso/gilding and few dead woodworm holes.

Provenance: https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-4425304?ldp_breadcrumb=back&intObjectID=4425304&from=salessummary&lid=1

We assume that the 'Figures in a Gothic church pencil and watercolour' is one of the Dawson's pair offered in this auction, and the Italiante scene is from another source.