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John Varley
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Varley
- The Thames at Chiswick
- signed l.r.: J. Varley. 1814; inscribed verso: Chiswick / John Varley / 1814 / No. 5 Broad Street / Golden Square
- watercolour over pencil heightened with stopping out, mounted, unframed
- 22.5 by 48 cm.; 8 3/4 by 19 in.
Provenance
Anonymous sale in these Rooms, 7 June 2006, lot 351 (bt. by the present owner)
Condition
The watercolour is in good condition. The colours have remained fresh although the paper has perhaps discoloured very slightly. Located at the extreme left hand edge of the sheet (hidden under the present mount) is an extremely small area of paint loss. This is associated with previous mounting. Around the extreme edges of the sheet there is a thin brown line, again associated with previous mounting.
"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 river Thames remained a favourite subject for John Varley throughout his forty year painting career. The view point of this present work appears to be looking north from Barnes across the river to Chiswick. The prominent church in the centre of the composition is St. Nicholas Church, Chiswick.