λ Rowland Hilder (British 1905-1993), Troops Embarking in a Wartime

λ Rowland Hilder (British 1905-1993)Troops Embarking in a Wartime LandscapeWatercolour and gouache over pen33.5 x 30.5cm (13 x 12 in.)Provenance:Sale, Salisbury, Woolley & Wallis, 7 December 2011, Lot 290Private Collection, Keith William Sleeman (1941-2020)Part of a collection of works assembled by Keith William Sleeman (1941-2020). Keith was a founding partner of the architectural firm Lyons + Sleeman + Hoare, retiring in 1980. Following his retirement Keith amassed nearly 200 paintings and sculptures focused primarily on British artists who were either born or lived in the 20th Century. His collection included works by both established and lesser known artists. The collection was proudly displayed in Keith's private residences in Newbury and London where he would take friends, neighbours and family members on 'tours' of his cherished pieces. Condition Report: Under glass, unexamined out of glazed frame. Slight undulation to the sheet. A diagonal crease running across the sheet from the upper left to the right hand side, at about about 10cm down from the upper right corner. Some other associated creases to the upper left corner. Overall the colour is good. Condition Report Disclaimer