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William Young Ottley
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- William Young Ottley
- Tarquinius Superbus throwing Servius Tullius down the steps of the Senate
- The first: pen and brown ink and brown wash over traces of pencil;
the second: pen and brown ink over pencil,
inscribed lower right, in a later hand: W. Ottley - The first: 433 by 276 mm; the second: 176 by 320 mm
together with a Study After a Roman Terracotta Relief, by the same hand
Provenance
Both purchased from S. Norman, circa 1958
Condition
Tarquinius Superbus throwing Servius Tullius down the steps of the Senate:
This work has been very well preserved. The medium remains strong and the paper is not discoloured. The sheet has been laid down.
Study after a Roman terracotta relief:
The pen and ink has remained in good condition, however it appears to have lighted with age. Throughout the sheet there are occasional soft creases. Towards the lower right hand corner there is an unobtrusive fox-mark. The sheet has not been laid down.
For further information on this lot please contact Mark Griffith-Jones on 0207 293 5083 or mark.griffithjones@sothebys.com.
"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."