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The Wynnstay Archive: Byres drawings

Artist: James Byres (1734 - 1817)

Location: National Library of Wales

Date: 1769 - 1771

Materials: pen & ink, grey wash on paper, mounted in board

Grant:

Amount Paid: £25,000 (Total: £131,250)

Vendor: Sotheby's

Review number: 4986 (2001)

Provenance:
Deposited at the National Library of Wales as part of the Wynnstay archive by the Watkin Williams-Wynn family

Description:
Collection of 53 architectural drawings prepared for a palace on overlooking the river Dee at Wynnstay including a concert hall, theatre and rooms for guests.

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