- 690
Peter Paillou
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Peter Paillou
- A) An Iceland Falcon; B) a Black-toed gull
Both watercolor with touches of bodycolor over black chalk, a) with a slight sketch of the falcon in black chalk, verso;
a) inscribed in brown ink, verso: Iceland Falcon./bird sent from/Denmark and bears later numbering in pencil, verso: 89
b) inscribed in brown ink, upper left: the Capplius. and bears inscription in pencil, verso: Dr Luson's Capplius.
Provenance
a) With Spink, London (their label on reverse of frame);
b) Sale, Chester, Sotheby's, 12 July 1985, part of lot 85;
with Thomas Agnew & Sons Ltd (their label on reverse of frame)
b) Sale, Chester, Sotheby's, 12 July 1985, part of lot 85;
with Thomas Agnew & Sons Ltd (their label on reverse of frame)
Condition
Both framed and nicely mounted. The falcon is slightly yellowed with some mild foxing, but otherwise is in good condition. The gull has small losses at each corner and along the upper left edge. Some small tears at the left edge. Made up at the edges and corners to stabilise the paper. Also some wear at the margins, particularly at the lower edge. A slight, pale yellowfox mark above the gull's back. The watercolour is still strong.
"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."
Catalogue Note
See note to lot 687.