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Westall, William
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- paper and ink
Twenty-Five Views on the Thames, at Richmond, Eton, Windsor, and Oxford. London: Rodwell and Martin, 1822–1824
7 parts, folio (17 x 13 1/4 in.; 435 x 335 mm). 35 uncolored lithographed plates, title-page contained in Part 7; approximately 10 plates with scattered foxing, one plate with marginal dust-soiling, long tear to plate of Richmond Hill in Part 5 skillfully mended. Original printed grey wrappers stabbed and stitched; upper wrappers foxed, some frayed edges.
7 parts, folio (17 x 13 1/4 in.; 435 x 335 mm). 35 uncolored lithographed plates, title-page contained in Part 7; approximately 10 plates with scattered foxing, one plate with marginal dust-soiling, long tear to plate of Richmond Hill in Part 5 skillfully mended. Original printed grey wrappers stabbed and stitched; upper wrappers foxed, some frayed edges.
Literature
Abbey, Scenery 434
Condition
7 parts, folio (17 x 13 1/4 in.; 435 x 335 mm). 35 uncolored lithographed plates, title-page contained in Part 7; approximately 10 plates with scattered foxing, one plate with marginal dust-soiling, long tear to plate of Richmond Hill in Part 5 skillfully mended. Original printed grey wrappers stabbed and stitched; upper wrappers foxed, some frayed edges.
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
Westall's work includes five views each of Eton, Windsor, Oxford, and Richmond and Twickenham. Originally intended to be published in five parts, two further parts relating to Isleworth and Gravesend were added in 1823.