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John Piper, C.H.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- John Piper, C.H.
- Looking down the Ystwyth Gorge, Hafod
- signed and inscribed Hafod; titled and inscribed The Gothic decoration is probably the work of John Nash
- pencil, pen, ink and watercolour
- 39.5 by 54cm.; 15½ by 21¼in.
Condition
The sheet is sound and is executed on laid paper. There is a sensitive repair to an old tear across the upper left corner, a further sensitive repair to an old tear in the bottom left quadrant, some old pinholes in the upper corners and some scattered spots of staining, notably in the centre of the composition, otherwise in good overall condition with strong colours throughout.
Held in a simple wood frame under glass.
Please telephone the department on 020 7293 5381 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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
Executed in 1939.