Lot Essay
It has been possible to date this watercolour to before 1865, as the Butter Cross was restored in this year by Gilbert Scott and changes were made by him which are not shown in this watercolour.
VARIOUS PROPERTIES
William Callow, R.W.S. (1812-1908)
The Butter Cross, The High Street, Winchester, Hampshire
Details
William Callow, R.W.S. (1812-1908)
The Butter Cross, The High Street, Winchester, Hampshire
signed 'W. Callow' (lower right)
pencil and watercolour heightened with gum arabic and with scratching out
16 3/8 x 12¾ in. (41.6 x 32.4 cm.)
The Butter Cross, The High Street, Winchester, Hampshire
signed 'W. Callow' (lower right)
pencil and watercolour heightened with gum arabic and with scratching out
16 3/8 x 12¾ in. (41.6 x 32.4 cm.)
Provenance
Anon. sale, Christie's London, 2 February 1877, lot 55 as 'Old Cross, Winchester' (16 gns. to Jones).