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Thomas Allom
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Thomas Allom
- A Reconstruction of the Parthenon, Athens
- watercolour over pencil, heightened with pen and grey ink, over an etched outline on paper
- 22.5 by 40.5cm., 9 by 16in.
Provenance
By descent within the artist's family, until his great-great grandson
The Christopher Wood Gallery, London
Christie's, London, 28 November 2007, lot 209
The Christopher Wood Gallery, London
Christie's, London, 28 November 2007, lot 209
Condition
This watercolour has been carefully presented and well preserved. Although the pigments may have faded very slightly, the overall impression is that the colours are bold and rich. The sheet survives in goos condition. There is a soft crease just visible to the right hand edge of the sheet. This work has not been examined out of its frame.
For further information on this lot please contact Mark Griffith-Jones on 0207 293 5083 or mark.griffithjones@sothebys.com
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"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."