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John Varley
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Varley
- Sudbury Church from the Thames
- signed l.l.: J. Varley 1834; further inscribed on a sheet attached to the backboard: Walton on Thames / J. Varley 1834 and inscribed again on a second sheet: view from the lower grounds of Sudbury Church, the Reach of the River + the Fishermans House
- watercolour over pencil with touches of scratching out
- 17.2 by 27.4 cm.; 6 3/4 by 10 3/4 in.
Provenance
Leger Galleries, London, 1952;
Spink, London
Condition
The colours remain bright and fresh. The paper has suffered some minor discolouration, this is noticeable on the left hand side of the composition where a subtle discolouration line is visible. The sheet has not been laid down and in general the condition is good.
"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 shows St. Mary's Church, Sudbury, from the towpath at Walton-on-Thames looking downstream. The cottage on the right which was known as 'Angler's Cottage' became a public house in 1870. The Angler's still stands today.