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John Sell Cotman
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- John Sell Cotman
- A canal in Normandy
- brown wash over pencil
- 25.5 by 43 cm.; 10 by 17 1/8 in.
Provenance
David Turner;
Elizabeth Turner;
Sir Inglis Palgrave
Elizabeth Turner;
Sir Inglis Palgrave
Condition
The medium has remained in good condition. The paper has discoloured somewhat. There are numerous small light-coloured marks, which may be associated with previously restored foxmarks. The work has not been laid down.
"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 the location of this drawing is unknown, the mountain behind the canal closely resembles La Montagne du Roule, near Cherbourg. Cotman made three tours of Normandy, in 1817, 1818 and lastly in 1820. He visited Cherbourg and its surrounding area on both the 1818 and 1820 sojourns. The use of monotone washes links this work to his uncompleted Picturesque Tour of Normandy project (see Miklos Rajnai, John Sell Cotman, Drawings of Normandy in Norwich Castle Museum, 1975).