- 124
English School
Estimate
250 - 350 GBP
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Description
- English School
- shell studies
- a pair, watercolour
- each: 5.5 by 11.5cm., 2¼ by 4½in.
together with an Illustrated Poem, English School, 19th century, watercolour, circular
Condition
The sheets cockle slightly and are discoloured, some faint signs of foxing.
Held in matching simple gilt wood frames.
ILLUSTRATED POEM, diameter: 15cm., 6in.
The sheet has slightly discoloured otherwise appears in good overall condition.
Held under glass in a dark wood frame; unexamined out of 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."
Catalogue Note
The inscription of the poem reads:
"Oh if this little offering brought to thee,
Shall meet thy sight in life's hereafter hours;
Perhaps not all unwelcome it may be
To make the sweets of youth's declining flowers."
"Oh if this little offering brought to thee,
Shall meet thy sight in life's hereafter hours;
Perhaps not all unwelcome it may be
To make the sweets of youth's declining flowers."