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Sir George Howland Beaumont, 7th Bt.
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- Sir George Howland Beaumont, 7th Bt.
- View in the Winter Garden of Coleorton Hall, Leicestershire
- The first: oil on board;
the second: black chalk with grey wash over pencil;
inscribed centre left with artist's colour notes: red, further inscribed verso: il. Tempio di Wilsoni. [sic] Wednesday / nov 14. 1821. - The first 444 by 277 mm; the second 116 by 183 mm
together with a Study of the Sedia del Diavolo Temple, Italy, by the same hand
Provenance
The first: by descent from the artist to his son, Sir George Howland Willoughby Beaumont, 8th Bt. (1799-1845);
given to his friend, William Sherwin, of Barmoor Castle;
by descent to his niece Mrs Matilda Sherwin Holt, of Farnborough Grange, Hampshire (b. 1862);
purchased, London, circa 1950;
the second: with Abbott & Holder, London, purchased by Ralph Holland
given to his friend, William Sherwin, of Barmoor Castle;
by descent to his niece Mrs Matilda Sherwin Holt, of Farnborough Grange, Hampshire (b. 1862);
purchased, London, circa 1950;
the second: with Abbott & Holder, London, purchased by Ralph Holland
Condition
View in the Winter Garden of Coleorton Hall, Leicestershire
The image is fresher in tone and richer in colour than the catalogue illustration would suggest. Painted on a single stable piece of millboard. The paint surface appears to be in good overall surface condition, with no apparent loss of paint visible to the naked eye. Although there is evidence of retouching to the sky visible under a raking light. There is also surface dirt and a mottled varnish overall. Examination under ultraviolet light confirms the presence of the aforementioned retouching and reveals some further very minor old retouching to the leaves i.e. the millboard edge centre left. The aforementioned vanish impedes proper inspection however the picture would appear to be by in large in good untouched overall condition. Offered in a plain unvarnished wood frame with a gilt plaster inlay in good overall condition.
Study of the Sedia del Diavolo Temple, Italy,
This drawing has remained well preserved. The medium is strong and easily readable and the paper has not discoloured. The sheet has not been laid down.
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"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."