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Turner's Luminous Swiss Landscape Fetches £600,000
5 Jun
Summary
- A Turner watercolour of the Swiss landscape could sell for £600,000.
- The artwork is described as luminous and exceptionally well preserved.
- The sale is part of a larger auction celebrating 20 years of fine art.
A stunning JMW Turner watercolour, "The Lauerzersee With The Ruins Of Schwanau And The Mythen," is expected to command up to £600,000 at Christie's upcoming auction. This luminous artwork, depicting a Swiss landscape, is celebrated for its exceptional preservation.
This sale is part of "Lines Of Vision: Celebrating 20 Years of Stephen Ongpin Fine Art," a major auction featuring around 100 drawings and works on paper. The collection spans five centuries and includes pieces by masters from Tiepolo to Picasso.
Stephen Ongpin, whose gallery is being honored, expressed his passion for drawings, likening their study to standing beside the artist. The auction aims to introduce his curated collection to a new generation of collectors.
