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Thomas (Tom) Scott, R.S.A.
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Thomas (Tom) Scott, R.S.A.
- river ettrick from haining
- signed with initials l.l.: T.S.; inscribed l.r.: R. Ettrick from Haining.; further inscribed with the title on an old label attached to the backboard
- pen and ink with grey wash
Condition
SHEET
The sheet has been laid down. Signs of light scattered foxing and some surface dirt across the sky.
MEDIUM
Minor fading; generally good condition.
FRAME
Held in a simple wood frame; 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
'This view of the meeting of Ettrick and Yarrow bought for its association with my beloved Bowhill. All of the reminders of that bit of the borders where my heart belongs. Not for nothing did I exclaim when my father took me along the Duchess' Drive and gave me my first sight of a moon "but I belong here". Psychologists please note.' Sir David Scott
The Ettrick Valley is in the Scottish Borders close to Selkirk where Tom Scott was born in 1854. The present watercolour depicts the confluence of the Yarrow and Ettrick rivers from a vantage at Haining close to the estate of Bowhill, the seat of the Duke of Buccleuch, Sir David Scott's cousin. Tom Scott painted many views in the Borders whilst living at Leslie Cottage in Selkirk for the last thirty years of his life.
The Ettrick Valley is in the Scottish Borders close to Selkirk where Tom Scott was born in 1854. The present watercolour depicts the confluence of the Yarrow and Ettrick rivers from a vantage at Haining close to the estate of Bowhill, the seat of the Duke of Buccleuch, Sir David Scott's cousin. Tom Scott painted many views in the Borders whilst living at Leslie Cottage in Selkirk for the last thirty years of his life.