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Peter De Wint O.W.S.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Peter De Wint O.W.S.
- Neath Abbey, Glamorgan, South Wales
- Watercolour over pencil, on two joined sheets of wove paper, unframed
Provenance
The Artist's Studio Sale, London, Christie's, 24 May 1850, lot 260, to Mrs Heathcote;
thence by descent to J.M. Heathcote;
with Walker's Galleries, London, by 1958, by whom sold in 1960 to Walter Brandt
Exhibited
London, Old Watercolour Society, Annual Exhibition, 1825, no. 106
Condition
This watercolour has been well preserved and carefully presented. Although some of the more delicate pigments in the sky have been lost, the majority of the colours have remained strong and clear. Located near the bottom right hand corner of the sheet is a small broken crease, this is only visible on very close inspection. The sheet has not 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."