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David Roberts R.A.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- David Roberts R.A.
- Malaga, Spain
- Watercolour over pencil heightened with bodycolour, on two sheets of wove paper;
signed l.r.: David Roberts. 1833 MALAGA March 6, inscribed l.l.: Malaga. March 6th 1833, further inscribed on the original mount l.r.: To Mrs Patrick Black with the [?] sincere and best wishes - 215 by 666 mm
Provenance
Mrs Patrick Black
Condition
The pencil and bodycolour remain strong. The watercolour pigments have faded slightly. The paper has discoloured and there are some areas of surface dirt and very minor foxing. The sheet is laid down onto its original mount.
For further information on this lot please contact either Mark Griffith-Jones (0207 293 5083) or Emmeline Hallmark (0207 293 5407)
mark.griffithjones@sothebys.com
emmeline.hallmark@sothebys.com
"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
Malaga was an attractive port when Roberts visited in the spring of 1833. He arrived from Granada on the 2nd March and quickly made friends with the resident Consul, William Penrose Mark. In the perfect position to act as Robert's guide, Mark was only too happy to oblige, later describing the artist as 'good natured' and exceedingly 'talented'.[1] Roberts stayed in Malaga for just over three weeks, before travelling on to Ronda, via Gibraltar.
1. K. Sim, David Roberts R.A., 1796-1864: A Biography, 1985, p. 81