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David Cox
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- David Cox
- Boating before Lambeth Palace, London
- watercolour over pencil
- 15 by 24.8 cm.; 6 by 9 3/4 in.
Provenance
F. Newcombe, Bristol
Condition
The colours of this watercolour have faded somewhat. This is noticeable due to the existence of a line, visible along the extreme lower and right hand edge of the sheet, where the pigment has been protected from the light by the mount. The work has not been laid down, however it is attached to a backboard at several places verso.
"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
Although Cox is not necessarily associated with London, he did live there, once between 1804 and 1814 and again between 1827 and 1841. Like many artists, Cox was drawn to the Thames, which offered him the opportunity to observe river life, nature and the historic London architecture. It has been suggested that the present work dates from the 1820s.