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Thomas Hartley Cromek
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- Thomas Hartley Cromek
- A view of the Ruins and temple at Corinth
- inscribed l.r.: Corinth - Sept 16 1845; further inscribed on a separate sheet: No. 110 Corinth / 1845, and in a later hand: From verso of drawing
- pencil and coloured chalks, heightened with white
- 27.1 by 45.5 cm.; 10 3/4 by 18 in.
Condition
The medium remains strong. The paper has discoloured very slightly. The sheet has not been laid down, instead it has been attached to a non-acidic mount along the extreme edges verso.Overall 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
The temple of Corinth lies to the west of Athens on a stretch of land that connects Peloponnesus to mainland Greece. This drawing dates from Cromek's second tour of Greece, he first visited the region in 1834.