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William Alexander
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- William Alexander
- Three Chinese figures smoking, the Bridge Pagoda, Shanghai beyond
- Watercolour over pencil, heightened with pen and grey ink;
signed lower left: W. Alexander / 1793 - 150 by 205 mm
- 14.6 by 20.3 cm
Provenance
Dr. J. Percy;
sale, London, Christie's, 15 April 1890, lot 8;
W. L. King;
sale, London, Christie's, 2 March 1976, lot 101;
with Baskett & Day, London, 1976;
by whom sold to Mrs Vincent Astor (1902-2007)
sale, London, Christie's, 15 April 1890, lot 8;
W. L. King;
sale, London, Christie's, 2 March 1976, lot 101;
with Baskett & Day, London, 1976;
by whom sold to Mrs Vincent Astor (1902-2007)
Literature
Reproduced, Burlington Magazine, October 1976, p. LXXIV
Condition
This work has been well preserved and carefully presented. Although the colours have perhaps faded a little, the overall composition remains easily readable. There is some scattered foxing on the sheet and there are occasional areas of minor surface dirt. The sheet has not been laid down, but is instead attached to the back-board with two hinges verso.
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."