- 687
Peter Paillou
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Peter Paillou
- A) A Shearwater; B) An Eider Drake
Both watercolor with touches of gouache over black chalk;
a) inscribed in brown ink, verso: ShearWater.;
b) inscribed in brown ink, verso: Eider Drake.
Provenance
a) With Spink, London
Condition
Both sold in attractive frames and mounts. The Shearwater has a few minor, isolated fox marks, but is otherwise clear and the watercolour very fresh. The paper for the Eider Drake is slightly yellowed, and has some isolated pale foxing, mainly near the left and upper edge. Otherwise in good condition, the watercolour strong.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Little is known of the bird painter Peter Paillou, except that he worked for the naturalists Sir Joseph Banks and Thomas Pennant.
The Iceland Falcon is also known as the Gyrfalcon. Another watercolor by Paillou of the bird was sold London, Sotheby's, 19 October 1989, lot 673. See also the following lots.