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Turner, J.M.W., R.A.--Armytage, Ellen.
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Collection of 47 copies by Ellen Armytage of watercolour drawings by Turner at Farnley Hall, Yorkshire
- PAPER
various sizes (160 x 150mm. etc), all in larger mounts, bound up in a folio volume with specially printed title page ("Drawings at Farnley Hall, Yorkshire, by J.M.W. Turner, R.A. Copied by Ellen Armytage, 1888") and contents leaf, extra copy of the contents leaf loosely inserted (apparently with some auction prices in pencil, repaired), green crushed morocco gilt by Zaehnsdorf, spine in six compartments, all edges gilt, slipcase, 1888, some very minor offsetting and spotting, slipcase slightly worn; together with: A Catalogue of the Oil Paintings and Water Colour Drawings, and Sketches in Water Colour, by J.M.W. Turner...in the possession of F.H. Hawkes...of Farnley Hall.... Leeds: J. Buckton, 1850, small 8vo, annotations in pencil recording copies made by Ellen Armytage, contemporary half red morocco gilt, slightly worn
Provenance
George John Armytage, 6th baronet of Kirklees (1842--1918), armorial bookplates; thence by descent
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
Lady Ellen Armytage (1841--1890) married the 6th baronet of Kirklees, George John Armytage, on 11 May 1871. She was the daughter of the Rev. Asycough Fawkes, the tenth child of the Yorkshire landowner, M.P., and artistic patron Walter Fawkes, of Farnley Hall, near Otley. Fawkes -- related to Guy Fawkes of the Gunpowder Plot--was an intimate friend and early patron of J.M.W. Turner, assembling a celebrated collection of the painter's works.