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Lot 12 - Attributed to Nicholas Chevalier (1828-1902, Russian), Melbourne street scene, corner of Elizabeth Street and Little Collins Street, c1862, watercolour and ink on paper, SLR ���N Chevalier 1862', Image dimensions: 25.5cm (W) x 19cm (L)

A depiction of the headquarters of the Colonial Bank of Australasia, corner of Elizabeth Street and Little Collins Street Melbourne, attributed to, authenticity unconfirmed For a photo reference of the building, see PIC/12254/1002 LOC Album 1136 on Trove, c.1875

As Found, no glass to frame, otherwise In very good antique condition; some staining to edges and foxing developing

See also 'Colonial Bank of Australasia, Melbourne' by Arthur Willmore (b.1814 - d.1888) an engraving after an identical scene. Arthur Willmore also did an engraved version of Chevalier's 'National Bank of Australasia, Melbourne', also dated to 1862, where the original watercolour by Chevalier was placed for sale at Leonard Joel in February 2022 for est. $2,000-$3,000

Auction 1109 - Australian and International Fine Art |

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Attributed to Nicholas Chevalier (1828-1902, Russian), Melbourne street scene, corner of Elizabeth Street and Little Collins Street, c1862, watercolour and ink on paper, SLR ���N Chevalier 1862', Image dimensions: 25.5cm (W) x 19cm (L)

A depiction of the headquarters of the Colonial Bank of Australasia, corner of Elizabeth Street and Little Collins Street Melbourne, attributed to, authenticity unconfirmed For a photo reference of the building, see PIC/12254/1002 LOC Album 1136 on Trove, c.1875

As Found, no glass to frame, otherwise In very good antique condition; some staining to edges and foxing developing

See also 'Colonial Bank of Australasia, Melbourne' by Arthur Willmore (b.1814 - d.1888) an engraving after an identical scene. Arthur Willmore also did an engraved version of Chevalier's 'National Bank of Australasia, Melbourne', also dated to 1862, where the original watercolour by Chevalier was placed for sale at Leonard Joel in February 2022 for est. $2,000-$3,000

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Location: Showrooms | 10 Wiluna St, FYSHWICK

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