A View of Sydney c1842

JOHN SKINNER PROUT (1805-1876)

A View of Sydney c1842

watercolour and pencil on paper
27.5 x 38.5 cm; 45.5 x 55.5 cm (framed)
signed lower left: Skinner Prout
bears inscription verso: John Skinner Prout/ (1806-1876) [sic]/ When young he went to Australia & resided at Sydney/ & Hobart./ View of Sydney & environs/ Signed

Provenance:
Private collection
Christie's, Sydney, 1 October 1974, lot 18
Private collection, Melbourne
Thence by descent, private collection, Melbourne

Estimate: $6000 - 9000

Result Hammer: $25000

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