The only oil sketch in Joseph Mallord William Turner’s famous Liber Studiorum, considered one of the most important achievements of the artist’s career, is coming to the market at a Newbury auction house for the first time in 40 years. The unusual work from Turner’s greatest project will be offered in Dreweatts Old Master, British and European Art sale on June 12 and carries an estimate of £100,000-£150,000. The Straw Yard, from the famous Liber Studiorum (Latin for Book Studies), a project considered to be one of the most important artistic achievement of the great English Romantic artist Jos…
