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The Reverend Christopher Atkinson
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The Reverend Christopher Atkinson
- Portrait of a Falcon Gentle; together with a portrait of a Hen Harrier
- Both watercolour over pencil heightened with bodycolour, pen and brown ink and gum arabic;
each inscribed lower centre, the first: Falco Gentilis. Falcon Gentle; the second: Falco Pygazgus Hen-Harrier. Fem. - The first: 325 by 266 mm; the second: 284 by 229 mm
Provenance
The second: sale, London, Chrisitie's, 9 July 1985, lot 28
Condition
Both these works have been well preserved. The medium has remained strong and the colours bright. The sheet used for the Falcon Gentle has darkened a little and around the extreme edges there are areas where the paper has stained. These areas are hidden by the current mount. There is scattered minor foxing to both sheets. 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."