- 220
Thomas Rowlandson
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Thomas Rowlandson
- The White Lion Inn, Ponders End, Middlesex
- Pen and brown ink with watercolour over traces of pencil, original wash-line mount, unframed;
inscribed in pen and black ink, centre right: White / Lion
Provenance
With The Fine Art Society, London, by 1967, by whom sold in 1967 to Walter Brandt
Exhibited
Suffolk, Ickworth House, Exhibition of English Water-colours of the Great Period, 1968, no. 52
Condition
The watercolour has been carefully presented. However, some of the more delicate pigments have faded slightly. The paper has suffered from minor discolouration and there is a small tear, measuring circa 20 mm, at the extreme left hand edge of the sheet. In the sky, directly about the trees is a scratch which measures circa 50 mm. In the upper left hand corner of the sheet there are other very minor repairs. The sheet has been laid down.
"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."