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Paul Sandby R.A.
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Paul Sandby R.A.
- A mountainous landscape with a castle and a rustic family in the foreground
- Watercolour over pencil, heightened with pen and brown and grey ink and scratching out, on laid paper watermarked; WHATMAN;
signed, lower left: Paul Sandby / 1796
Provenance
Sale, London, Christie's, 11 April 1876, lot 198 (part of the lot);
Dr. J. Percy (L.1504);
with Spink's, London, by whom sold to the present owner
Dr. J. Percy (L.1504);
with Spink's, London, by whom sold to the present owner
Condition
This watercolour has been well preserved and carefully presented. Although there may have been very minor fading to some of the pigments, in general the watercolour has retained a sense of immediacy and strength. The work has not been laid down but it is attached to a mount at the extreme edges verso.
"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."