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Bernard Lens III (1682-1740)
Lot 240

Bernard Lens III (1682-1740)

Two studies of women of Minorca

Closed24 April 2013

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GBP 2,250

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Bernard Lens III (1682-1740)
Two studies of women of Minorca
the first titled 'Minorquine Lady of Quality,- Dress'd with a Laced Mantel.', the second titled 'A Minorquine Washerwoman.' (in the lower margins)
pen and grey wash heightened with bodycolour on paper
6 5/8 x 4¼in. (17 x 10.8cm.)
6 1/8 x 4 1/8in. (15.5 x 10.5cm.) (2)

Theodore Besterman.
Sale, Christie's London, 15 Dec. 1981, lot 33 (sold for £65).

Specialist note

This pair of drawings can be dated from the Union Jack flying from the fort in the first subject. Minorca was under British rule from 1713- 1756. Bernard Lens was on the island around 1730.