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Sir William Russell Flint, R.A., P.R.W.S. 1880-1969
Estimate
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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Description
- Sir William Russell Flint, R.A., P.R.W.S.
- the hedonists
- signed l.r.: W. RUSSELL FLINT-
- watercolour
Literature
Published as a limited edition print of 300 by W. J. Stacey in 1930
Condition
STRUCTURE
This watercolour is in excellent original condition with bright colours throughout. There are no signs of foxing or staining and no tears or holes. The paper is undulating a little.
FRAME
This picture is contained in a moulded plaster frame, with a clean mount and under glass.
"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
'If one had to select a milestone in the early development of Russell Flint's style, 'The Hedonists' should certainly be a candidate... More and more was Russell Flint falling in love with the South of France, with the cloudless skies and the sun-soaked guarrigues with their ageless hill villages. The two thousand years old aquaduct of Pont de Gard, which he was to describe as one of his favourite places on earth, transported water from the great spring at Uzés across 50km of wild country to the Roman city of Nemausus, and it was here at NÎmes in the shadow of the Temple of Diana that Russell Flint's hedonists whiled away their summer days in the central pool of the Jardin de la Fontaines.' (p. 136)
Flint had originally intended to paint the scene from a boat floating in the water but later decided that a higher vantage on the terrace above the pools was more advisable than risking the treacherous waters.
Flint had originally intended to paint the scene from a boat floating in the water but later decided that a higher vantage on the terrace above the pools was more advisable than risking the treacherous waters.