- 375
James Seymour
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description
- James Seymour
- Recto: A huntsman on a leaping horseVerso: a panoramic view of huntsmen crossing a field
- Pen and brown ink, on laid paper, watermarked with the Royal Arms
- 143 by 174 mm
Provenance
Possibly Warwick Castle (as part of an album of 197 drawings),
with Spink's, London (who dispersed the album);
sale, Torquay, Bearne's, 28 July 1970, lot 295, purchased by Ralph Holland
with Spink's, London (who dispersed the album);
sale, Torquay, Bearne's, 28 July 1970, lot 295, purchased by Ralph Holland
Exhibited
Possibly, London, Spink's, An Exhibition of Drawings by James Seymour, November 1936, unknown number
Literature
The Burlington Magazine, November 1936, pp. 234- 235
Condition
The pen and ink on both sides of this sheet has been well preserved. Each of the four corners have been cut and then skilfully repaired. The paper has a fold running vertically down the centre and there are several soft creases visible throughout. There is also a repaired tear located near the upper left hand corner. 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."