George Arthur Fripp (1813-1896) Near Dallmally, Argylshire, ...

Hammer

£340

George Arthur Fripp (1813-1896) Near Dallmally, Argylshire, signed and titled lower centre, watercolour, 35 x 50 cm, frame 62 x 75 cm, together with a handwritten letter regarding the painting to its original owner from the artist (2) Letter reads 'May 27th, Leam near Leamington, Warwickshire, 'My Dear Sir, I regret much to hear that you called upon me whilst I am absent from town- the picture is much advanced since you saw it last year and I had intended to have gone down into Berkshire to finish it this month. My health however requires a complete change of scene and air and I therefore have visited with a friend in the country. On Wednesday next I return to London with restored health. Ready to work upon the drawing which I prepare to complete by the end of June. In it the frame close or with a margin? I will write up to you as soon as it is finished and trust you will __ this though it has been long in progress. It will be none the worse for the thought and labour has taken upon it. ____ my truly yours, George Fripp, to G.D. Tomlinson Esq' Provenance: Collection of G.D. Tomlinson Esq, label verso for Royall Fine Art