- 890
Sir Jeffry Wyatville R.A.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Sir Jeffry Wyatville R.A.
- Two Designs for a Villa
- both signed and inscribed For Armstrong & Self / Jeffry Wyatt (sic) Arche, the first dated 1799, the second dated May 1799 (lower left)
- watercolour over pencil heightened with pen and grey ink on paper
- Each 27.6 by 40.1cm, 11 by 15 3/4 in.
- Executed in 1799.
Provenance
Christie's, London, 7 April 1992, lot 35
Condition
The watercolour pigments in each of these works have remained very fresh. They have clearly not been exposed to excessive light, as no fading is in evidence.
There are several minor creases to the sheets, which has resulted in some very minor pigment losses. At the extreme left of each work there is a vertical crease where the sheets have been folded.
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."
Catalogue Note
Wyatville created these two watercolours at an important moment in his career. From 1792 until 1799 he had worked with his uncle, the architect James Wyatt, R.A. (1746-1813). However, in 1799 he established a partnership with the Pimlico builder John Armstrong, and together they specialised in designing and building county houses.