Lot 210
  • 210

WILLIAM CALLOW, R.W.S. | Parkland at Madeley Manor, Staffordshire

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • Parkland at Madeley Manor, Staffordshire
  • Watercolour over pencil, heightened with bodycolour, on blue-grey paper;signed, dated and inscribed, lower left: Madeley Mannor / Sept 1' 43 W. Callow
  • 256 by 367 mm

Provenance

With Spink, London,
from where acquired by the father of the present owner in the 1960s

Condition

The watercolour remains in good condition. The paper has darkened slightly with time but the pigments remain fresh.
"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

Callow left Paris for England in 1841 and soon acquired a number of aristocratic pupils, amongst whom was the Hon. Annabel Crewe, a sister of Lord Crewe. He was engaged to give her lessons at Madeley Manor, in both 1842 and 1843, where she lived with her aunt Mrs Cunliffe Offley.