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William Bell Scott
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- William Bell Scott
- Thou Hast Left Me Ever, Jamie
- signed l.r.: W B. SCOTT; signed, titled and inscribed on the backboard: Thou has left me ever, Jamie,/ Thou hast left me ever,/ Burns./ William B. Scott/ Bellevue House, Chelsea.
- pencil and watercolour
- 41.5 by 64cm., 16¼ by 25¼in.
Provenance
Alice Boyd, Penkill Castle, Ayrshire;
The Stone Gallery, Newcastle;
Sotheby's, 6 November 1991, lot 299;
Private collection
The Stone Gallery, Newcastle;
Sotheby's, 6 November 1991, lot 299;
Private collection
Exhibited
This watercolour illustrates Robert Burn's 1757 poem of the same title.
Condition
STRUCTURE The sheet has been laid over board. There is a small tear measuring approximate 1cm in length to the centre of the lower edge. Otherwise the work is apparently sound. There are two tiny surface scratches to the centre of the left and right edges. There are a few specks of staining to the window but otherwise the work appears to be in good overall condition with strong bright colours throughout. FRAME Held under glass in a gilt plaster frame.
"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."