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Follower of Richard Wilson, R.A. Penegoes, Powys 1713/14 - 1782 Colomendy, Clwyd
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Richard Wilson, R.A.
- Italianate Landscape, said to be a view of the Temple of Venus at Baiae
- oil on canvas
- 17 by 20 in.
- 43.2 by 50.7 cm.
Provenance
Rt. Hon. Viscount Grey of Fallodon;
With Newhouse Galleries, New York;
Earl Spring, Wichita Falls, Texas.
With Newhouse Galleries, New York;
Earl Spring, Wichita Falls, Texas.
Condition
Lined canvas. Very glossy and yellow varnish. Surface slightly thin in the tree at left. Under UV light: very difficult to read through the thick varnish but possible inpainting in the sky to address craquelure.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
This painting relates to an etching of 1821 by Thomas Hastings after an untraced work by Wilson (see W.G. Constable, Richard Wilson, London 1953, p. 196, cat. no. 74a, reproduced fig. 74a).