- 77
Constable, John.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Various subjects of landscape, characteristic of English scenery. London: published by Mr. Constable... sold by Colnaghi, 1830
- PAPER
Oblong folio (305 x 440mm.), engraved frontispiece and 21 plates by David Lucas after John Constable printed on india paper, 4 printed text leaves (including title), 5 original printed part wrappers and prospectus bound at end, interleaved with blanks, late nineteenth-century red morocco gilt by Broca, ex-libris of Edward Whittaker Hennell, occasional spotting, joints splitting
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"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 prospectus, dated 1832, describes the work as "just completed", and indicates that the work was published in 5 parts and that copies with "india proofs" such as this one, were the most expensive at 10 guineas.
Loosely inserted is a copy of "English Landscape." Revised list of states, by Osbert H. Barnard, which indicates that most of the plates in this collection are first states.