Oil on canvas, unsigned, circa 1762, retains remnants of a piece of James Orrock's writing paper of 48 Bedford Square, London, W.C. (affixed to frame), framed.

Stretcher size 21 1/2 x 31 1/2 in.; Frame dimensions 32 1/2 x 42 in.

Private Collection, Greensboro, North Carolina

James Orrock, London
Christie's, London, British Pictures 1500 - 1850, June 10, 2003, Lot 51

Exhibited:
London, Royal Academy, Old Masters, 1885, no. 20 as 'Monastery of San Lazzaro, Venice' (lent by James Orrock)

Literature:
W. G. Constable, Richard Wilson, London, 1953, p. 192, under no. 66a, as version (1)

This painting is listed on the Paul Mellon Centre Richard Wilson Online Catalogue Raisonné (P113).

Wax lining; minor retouch to sky and minor craquelure retouch visible under UV light; minor rubbing to frame.

$20,000 - 40,000