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English School
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- English School
- The Interior of a Conservatory
- watercolor over pencil on paper laid down on heavy paper
- 20 by 25 in.
- 50.8 by 63.5 cm
Provenance
Sotheby's London, May 22, 1986, lot 327, illustrated
Condition
Original sheet has possibly been laid down on another sheet, old adhesive along edges does not disturb image, surface is light struck with mat stains at upper edge, scattered spots of foxing throughout composition most noticeable in lower and upper left corners. Work is affixed to back mat with archival corners.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The exotic garb of the figures and the kiosk in the distance suggest that this drawing may be an artist's impression of a prefabricated conservatory to be sent out from Britain to Turkey.