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William Johnstone
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- William Johnstone
- landscape sketch; eildon hills near melrose; flower border, eldon
- three, one signed l.r.: W Johnstone: and inscribed on the backboard: "Planets revolving to be/ consumed by the/ sun"/ drawing of "Eildon Hills"/ to wish you a hundred more/ Birthdays/ William Johnstone 1977; the other signed and dated l.r.: W Johnstone 71
- all brush and ink
Provenance
Sotheby's, 17 July 1963, lot 106 where bought by Sir David Scott
Condition
SHEET
The sheet has been stuck down on to card. Light discolouration around the edges, underneath the mount.
MEDIUM
Good condition.
FRAME
Held in a simple white painted wooden 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
William Johnstone was born into a farming family in Denholme in Roxburghshire and was a childhood friend of the artist Tom Scott who encouraged him to paint. He attended classes at the Edinburgh College of Art and later in Paris after winning a travelling scholarship in 1925. His work was inspired by the Cubists and Surrealists, and the influence of Wyndham Lewis was strong. He became an influential Principal at the Camberwell School of Art.