Lot 30: Moses Griffith (1747-1819)

The Welsh bridge at Shrewsbury
signed and dated 'Moses Griffith delin. 1776' (lower left, in the margin)
pencil, pen and black ink and watercolour, within the artist's wash-line border, watermark 'IV', unframed
12 x 19 in. (30.4 x 48.5 cm.)

Griffith was born in Wales and largely self-taught, from 1769 he was employed as a drawing man-servant to Thomas Pennant. He accompanied his master on numerous tours around the British Isles including Scotland, Yorkshire, and the Isle of Man. The Welsh Bridge is a bridge at Shrewsbury which crosses the River Severn and links Frankwell with the town centre.

VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 17.5% on the buyer's premium.