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John Brett
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- John Brett
- entrance to Yarmouth harbour
- signed and dated l.r.: JOHN BRETT/ Sept 1868
watercolor and bodycolour
- 31.5 by 47.5cm., 12.5 by 18¾in.
- 48.2 x 63.5 cm
Exhibited
Royal Academy, 1869, no.507
Literature
Christopher Newall, Victorian Watercolours, 1987, p.76, illustrated p.74, plate 48;
John Brett: A Pre-Raphaelite on the Shores of Wales, exhibition catalogue for the National Museum and Gallery, Cardiff, 2001, p.22;
Allen Staley and Christopher Newall, Pre-Raphaelite Vision, Truth to Nature, 2004, p.206
John Brett: A Pre-Raphaelite on the Shores of Wales, exhibition catalogue for the National Museum and Gallery, Cardiff, 2001, p.22;
Allen Staley and Christopher Newall, Pre-Raphaelite Vision, Truth to Nature, 2004, p.206
Condition
STRUCTURE
The sheet is sound. It has not been laid down but is adhered to the mount by two small strips of adhesive tape along the top edge.
There appears to be some faint yellow discoloring to the clouds. There is a tiny spot of foxing near the upper right corner. The colours are strong throughout and the work is in generally good overall condition.
FRAME
Held under plexiglass in a gilt plaster frame with a linen mount.
Please telephone the department on 0207 293 5718 if you have any questions about the present work.
"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
Brett is known to have visited the Norfolk fishing town of Yarmouth in August 1868 and it appears that he remained there until the following spring. Another view of the harbour entitled Trawling Smacks at Yarmouth is dated 1869 (British Museum) and was submitted to the Royal Academy with the present picture, Trawling Smacks at Yarmouth being refused by the Selection Committee whilst Entrance to Yarmouth Harbour was accepted. This picture; 'shows a timeless scene of a fishing boat setting sail within the harbour at Yarmouth. The background consists of a miscellaneous but eminently naturalistic assortment of boats, a derrick for lifting loads of fish from the holds, and warehouses in which the catches would be sorted and sold, each complete with a wooden-built watch-tower from which the fleet might be observed.' (Christopher Newall, Victorian Watercolours, 1987, p.76)