- 723
Sir Joseph Noel Paton, R.S.A.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Sir Joseph Noel Paton, R.S.A.
- Paolo and Francesca
- watercolor, gouache and pencil on paper heightened with gum arabic
- sheet: 12 3/4 by 7 7/8 in.
- 32.4 by 20 cm
Provenance
Julian Hartnoll, London
Sale: Sotheby's, Olympia, October 1, 2003, lot 174, illustrated
Campbell Wilson, Hove, United Kingdom (by 2005)
Acquired in 2005 by the present owner
Sale: Sotheby's, Olympia, October 1, 2003, lot 174, illustrated
Campbell Wilson, Hove, United Kingdom (by 2005)
Acquired in 2005 by the present owner
Exhibited
New York, Shepherd & Derom Galleries, English Romantic Art 1850-1920, September 20 - October 22, 2005, no. 34
Condition
Watercolor, gouache and pencil heightened with gum Arabic on paper laid down on heavy card. The upper segments are on thinner paper and were laid down by the artist. The mat has been adhered to the work though the glue has lost its adhesiveness in the upper right quadrant. There is very minor abrasion in the sky and a minor vertical indent to the sheet visible at lower right.
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.