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Thomas Seddon
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Thomas Seddon
- View on the Nile near Cairo, Egypt
- Watercolour over pencil, heightened with bodycolour and stopping out;
signed with monogram, lower left
Provenance
With Spink's, London, 1985
with Andrew Wyld, London,
by whom sold to John, Lord D'Ayton (1922-2003);
thence by descent to the present owners
with Andrew Wyld, London,
by whom sold to John, Lord D'Ayton (1922-2003);
thence by descent to the present owners
Exhibited
London, Tate Britain, The Lure of the East, British Orientalist Painting, 2008, un-numbered
Condition
This watercolour has been very well preserved. The colours are fresh and strong and there appears to be very little fading. The sheet has not been laid down, but is instead attached to a window-mount at the extreme edges verso.
"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."