Lot 6
  • 6

Waller Hugh Paton, R.S.A., R.S.W.

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Waller Hugh Paton, R.S.A., R.S.W.
  • Morning by the Harbour; Evening by the Harbour; By the River; Willow Tree
  • four, one signed l.l.: W.H.Paton and dated l.r.: 1868; another signed with initials l.l.: W.H.P; another signed with initials l.r.: W.H.P and dated l.c.: 1871; another signed with initials l.l.: W.H.P
  • watercolour
  • largest 7.5 by 13 cm.; 3 by 5 in.

Condition

The sheet of each is sound. Morning by the Harbour is in good overall condition with bright colours throughout. Evening by the Harbour is undulating slightly. There are a few very minor spots of staining. Otherwise the paint surface is in good overall condition with bright colours throughout. There is a small spot of staining in the sky in By the River and the sheet has discoloured slightly. Willow Tree is undulating slightly. There are a few media marks and the sheet has discoloured slightly. Each are held under glass in gilt plaster frames; unexamined out of frames. Please telephone the department on 020 7293 6132 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"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."