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Francis Towne 1739-1816
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Description
- Francis Towne
- Trees by the Lake, Peamore Park, near Exeter
- signed and inscribed on the reverse of the original mount: In Peamore Park in the / County of Devon the seat [of] Rich. Hippis. Coxes. Esq. / drawn on the spot by / Francis Towne
- watercolour over traces of pencil
- 14.5 by 19 cm.; 5 3/4 by 7 1/2 in.
Provenance
Michael Spratt, London
Condition
The colours have faded slightly, however the blue in the sky still remains fresh and strong. The work is in good condition.
"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
Peamore Park was owned by Richard Hippesley Coxe between 1774 and 1786. The year Coxe died the estate passed to his brother Henry Hippesley Coxe. This watercolour dates from before 1786 and is one of several drawings Towne made at Peamore Park.