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John White Abbott
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John White Abbott
- Cornworthy Abbey, South Hams, Devon
Watercolour over traces of pencil with pen and brown ink, original wash-line mount, unframed;
inscribed on the wash-line mount, lower left: G; further signed and inscribed verso: Cornworthy Abbey - Devon - /JWA- July 21. 1792.
Provenance
Sir Mark Grant-Sturgis (1884-1949);
with The Fine Art Society, London, by 1967, by whom sold in 1967 to Walter Brandt
Condition
This work has been well preserved and carefully presented. Some of the more delicate watercolour pigments have faded very slightly and the paper has discoloured a little. There are two very small rubbed areas; located on the architecture in the centre of the sheet, and in the foliage in the lower right hand quadrant of the composition. This work has been laid down into its original mount.
"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."