Lot 197: JOSÉ GARTNER DE LA PEÑA (1866-1918)

signed, inscribed Mexico and dated 1881

watercolor on cardboard

Condition Note: The cardboard is laid down on board; the mat is glued to the edges of the work; a diagonal crease at the upper left corner (approximately 7 inches in length); another smaller diagonal crease at upper right corner; the colors are fresh and in good condition.

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18 1/2 by 11 3/4 in.<br><br>47 by 30 cm.