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Peter De Wint O.W.S.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Peter De Wint O.W.S.
- Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight, from near St. Mary's Church
- Watercolour over pencil, heightened with scratching out and touches of white, unframed
Provenance
With Agnew's, London, by 1944;
Mrs Ethel M. Bull, Cambridge;
with The Heffer Gallery, Cambridge, by 1956, by whom sold in 1956 to Walter Brandt
Mrs Ethel M. Bull, Cambridge;
with The Heffer Gallery, Cambridge, by 1956, by whom sold in 1956 to Walter Brandt
Exhibited
London, Old Watercolour Society, Annual Exhibition, 1835, no. 178
Condition
Although this watercolour still retains some of its original presents and power, several of the more delicate pigments have faded somewhat. The sheet has discoloured slightly and there are occasional very minor foxmarks. 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."