- 234
John White Abbott
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- John White Abbott
- The Sugar-Loaf Mountain, Monmouthshire
- Watercolour with pen and grey ink, on laid paper, original wash-line mount, unframed;
signed and inscribed in pen and brown ink, verso: The Sugar-Loaf mountain from the Turnpike at Usk / Monmouthshire / JWA June 2. 1797. - see exhibition history at sothebys.com
Provenance
Sir Mark Grant-Sturges, K.C.B.;
H. Graham;
sale, London, Christie's, 15 March 1957, lot 21, to Walter Brandt
Exhibited
London, Walkers Galleries, Annual Exhibition of Early English Water-colours, 1938, no. 44;
Suffolk, Ickworth House, English Water-colours of the Great Period, 1968, no. 1
Condition
The watercolour pigments have been generally well preserved in this work, although some of the more delicate colours may have faded very slightly. The paper has discoloured very slightly, however this does not disrupt the balance of the composition. This sheet has been laid down to 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."