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Edward Lear
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Edward Lear
- Junction of Wadis, Eygpt
- Pen and brown ink and watercolour over traces of pencil, on wove paper watermarked: Wick / 18;
inscribed lower right: 20. "January". 1849. 1849 [sic] / Junction of Wadys. [sic], and further inscribed with artists notes - 150 by 225 mm
Provenance
With Davis & Long, New York;
by whom sold to Mrs Vincent Astor (1902-2007)
by whom sold to Mrs Vincent Astor (1902-2007)
Condition
This work has been well preserved and carefully presented. The colours are strong and fresh. At the extreme upper right hand corner there is a very small area of pigment loss, while in the lower right hand corner there is a tiny paper loss. These defects are only noticeable on extremely close inspection. This watercolour has not been laid down, but is instead attached to a window-mount along each of the extreme edges (verso).
For further information on this lot please contact Mark Griffith-Jones on 0207 293 5083 or mark.griffithjones@sothebys.com.
"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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE 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. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."