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Ralph Hartley
Estimate
700 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Ralph Hartley
- towards newton; parish church from the lawns; february; warkton church in sunlight; meandering stream, northamptonshire
- five, all signed and variously dated l.l.: RALPH HARTLEY
- watercolour
- largest: 53 by 74.5 cm.; 21 by 29 ½ in.
Provenance
Bought by Sir David Scott from Kettering Art Exhibition in 1957, 1958 and 1959
Exhibited
Alfred East Art Gallery, Kettering Art Exhibition, 1957 (Warkton Church in Sunlight), 1958 (Towards Newton) and 1959 (Parish Church from the Lawns)
Condition
Some undulation and minor spots of foxing / surface dirt but all are otherwise in good overall condition. All held under glass except one. In a variety of simple wooden frames.
"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
'Above Newton. As soon as I saw this picture in an exhibition at Kettering, I knew exactly where it had been painted. It has the effect, so far as I am concerned, of making me feel that I am on the spot where the artist was painting.' Sir David Scott