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Myles Birket Foster, R.W.S. 1825-1899
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Description
- Myles Birket Foster, R.W.S.
- A highland burn, Balmacara, Scotland
signed with monogram l.l.
- watercolour over pencil with bodycolour, scratching out and touches of gum arabic
- 24.1 by 18 cm.; 9 1/4 by 7 in.
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Christie's Scotland, 28 May, 1998, lot 808;
The Bourne Gallery, Reigate
Exhibited
London, The Royal Watercolour Society, Winter 1889, no. 293
Condition
The colours remain fresh and clear. There has been some very minor fading. There is a small area of paper discoloration visible at the extreme top of the sheet, however this is covered by the mount. The sheet has not been laid down and overall the work has been well preserved.
"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
Balmacara is a small village located on the shores of Loch Alsh, in the Western Highlands of Scotland.