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Jenaro Pérez Villaamil
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Jenaro Pérez Villaamil
- Quince vistas de Madrid (Fifteen views of madrid)
three signed and dated Villamil 1835 lower left; one signed and dated Villamil 1836 lower left; seven signed Villamil lower left; one signed Villaamil lower left; one signed GP Villamil lower left; one indistinctly signed lower left
oil on metal
- each: 13 by 18cm., 5 by 7in. (15)
Provenance
See previous lot
Condition
These works are in unretouched and uncleaned condition. There are spots of paint flaking to the surface of several of the works, visible in the catalogue illustrations, notably in the vertical view of the church, and yellowing of the varnish with time. Sold unframed.
"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
Views include: Puerta del Sol with the Mariblanca fountain (i); The Royal Palace seen from the Hill of San Vicente (ii); La Paja square with the Bishop's Chapel, the church of Saint Andrew and the Vargas palace (iii); the church of San Francisco the Great from the Manzanares river (iv); the church of San Francisco the Great (v); old Gate of Segovia in Madrid (vi); Paseo del Prado with the Apollo Fountain (vii); outskirts of Madrid with the Manzanares river (viii); fountains at the Paseo del Prado and entrance to the Royal Botanic Gardens (ix); collegiate church of San Isidro el Real (x); Madrid with the Manzanares river and the church of San Isidro (xi); old Parish church of Santa Cruz (xii).
The light and manner of these views reflect the influence of the English Romantic painters on Villaamil's style, in particular the landscapist and Royal Academician David Roberts, whom Villaamil met in Seville in 1833.
Please contact the department for images of all fifteen works.
The light and manner of these views reflect the influence of the English Romantic painters on Villaamil's style, in particular the landscapist and Royal Academician David Roberts, whom Villaamil met in Seville in 1833.
Please contact the department for images of all fifteen works.