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Myles Birket Foster, R.W.S. 1825-1899
bidding is closed
Description
- Myles Birket Foster, R.W.S.
- Old Shoreham Bridge, Sussex
- signed with monogram and inscribed with title l.l.
- watercolour over pencil with bodycolour
- 34.5 by 59.7 cm.; 13 1/2 by 23 1/2 in.
Provenance
Anonymous sale, Christie's, London, 14 June 1966, lot 124;
The Bourne Gallery, Reigate
The Bourne Gallery, Reigate
Exhibited
London, The Royal Watercolour Society, 1867, no.136
Condition
The colours are strong and fresh. There are several extremely faint paper stains largely located in the sky, however these are only visible on close inspection. The sheet appears to be laid down. Overall the watercolour has been very 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."