£4,500
Abraham Pether (1756 - 1812)
The Destruction of Drury Lane Theatre
Oil on panel
Label verso, 'The Destruction of Drury Lane Theatre by fire on the night of the 10th February 1808. This View is taken from Chelsea Bridge about 11 o'clock when the roof fell in, there being no wind the flames ascended perpendicularly / Signed S.P 1813'
From the Gaia Servadio Collection
Dimensions:
(Panel) 6 in. (H) x 7.25 in. (W)
(Frame) 12.5 in. (H) x 14 in. (W)
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