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The Reverend Christopher Atkinson
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The Reverend Christopher Atkinson
- Portrait of a Mallard; together with a portrait of a Quail
- Both watercolour over pencil heightened with bodycolour, pen and brown ink and gum arabic;
the first signed with initials lower right: C.A. pinxt / 1786; each inscribed lower centre, the first: Anas Bouchas . Mallard -; the second: Tetrao Coturnix . Quail. - - The first: 223 by 295 mm; the second: 274 by 222 mm
Provenance
The first: sale, London, Christie's, 22 March, 1989, lot 45
Condition
The medium has remained strong and the colours bright. Each of the sheets has discoloured somewhat and there are areas of surface dirt and occasional minor foxing. Neither work is 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."