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 112 OLD WESTMINSTER.

Watercolour. 14-3/4 by 10 in.

An unfinished sketch on sugar paper. Old houses long ago cleared away, Westminster Abbey in background.

By (1783-1859).

Lent by the Birmingham Art Gallery.

113 BUCKINGHAM HOUSE FROM THE GREEN PARK.

Watercolour. 17 by 8-1/2 in.

This is unlike any other painting by David Cox known to the present writer, but it comes from an undeniable source, and is interesting as a topographical record. It represents, not Kensington Palace as stated on the frame, but Buckingham House, the end of the Mall, and road to Constitution Hill (see Nos. 48a and 68), and the date shows that it was painted just before the destruction or complete alteration of the building. By, 1825 (1783-1859). Lent by the Birmingham Art Gallery.

114 THE TEMPLE STAIRS.

Watercolour. 23-1/2 by 15-1/4 in.

The above is the title given to this painting by Mr. Gardner; the stairs are not very apparent. The view shows part of the Temple, and some picturesque old riverside buildings to the east of it. In the background are the spires of St. Bride's and St. Martin's, Ludgate. It is undated.

Lent by Sir E. Coates.

115 MONUMENT TO MARTIN BOND IN ST. HELEN'S CHURCH, BISHOPSGATE.

Watercolour. 10-1/4 by 13-1/2 in.

Shows him as Captain of Trained Bands seated in his tent at Tilbury camp, 1588. Two sentinels guard the entrance, and a page holds his horse. There is a similar monument (1625) to Sir Charles