Lot 358
  • 358

D. Quintin

Estimate
100 - 150 GBP
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Description

  • D. Quintin
  • View of Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire
  • oil on canvas, unframed
  • 63 by 76cm.; 24¾ by 30 in.

Condition

Original canvas. The edges have discoloured from where the canvas was previously framed. There are areas of craquelure across the surface. There is a small hole in the upper left quadrant, a tear approximately 8cm. long in the upper right quadrant and two further holes near the centre of the lower edge. The varnish has discoloured.
"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

Newstead Abbey was the seat of the Byron family. The poet Lord Byron (1788-1824) was the sometime lover of Lady Caroline Lamb, niece to the 5th Duke of Devonshire.