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The Reverend Christopher Atkinson
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- The Reverend Christopher Atkinson
- Three Portraits of Owls
- Each watercolour over pencil heightened with bodycolour, pen and brown ink and gum arabic;
each inscribed lower centre, the first: Strix Ulula Brown Owl; the second: Short eared Owl., and the third: Strix Otus Long eared owl - The first: 284 by 224 mm; the second: 270 by 220 mm; the third: 275 by 220 mm
including: a brown owl; a short-eared owl; and a long-eared owl
Provenance
The first: sale, London, Christie's, 16 March 1993, lot 4;
the second: London, Christie's, 22 March 1989, lot 49;
the third: London, Christie's, 22 March 1989, lot 37
the second: London, Christie's, 22 March 1989, lot 49;
the third: London, Christie's, 22 March 1989, lot 37
Condition
These works have been very well preserved and carefully presented. The medium has remained fresh and strong. There are occasional very minor fox-marks and some minor discolouration to the sheet at the extreme edges. These sheets have not been laid down.
"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."