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David Cox, R.W.S.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- David Cox, R.W.S.
- Fisherman near a three-mastership in an estuary, Chichester beyond
- signed l.l. in brushpoint over pencil: David Cox
- watercolour and gouache over pencil
- 23 by 34.2 by 9 by 13 1/2 in.
Provenance
Mary Eberhart;
by family descent
by family descent
Condition
The gouache and watercolour have remained strong and fresh. There is evidence of scattered foxmarks in the sheet and there are areas of very minor paint loss. The sheet has been partially laid down onto a wooden back board and as a result has not remained flat.
"This lot is offered for sale subject to Sotheby's Conditions of Business, which are available on request and printed in Sotheby's sale catalogues. The independent reports contained in this document are provided for prospective bidders' information only and without warranty by Sotheby's or the Seller."
"This lot is offered for sale subject to Sotheby's Conditions of Business, which are available on request and printed in Sotheby's sale catalogues. The independent reports contained in this document are provided for prospective bidders' information only and without warranty by Sotheby's or the Seller."
Catalogue Note
Probably dating from the late 1840s or early 1850s, this watercolour shows Chichester Cathedral from Chichester Harbour.