- 54
Repton, Humphry
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Repton, Humphry
- Designs for the Pavillon [sic] at Brighton. London: printed by Howlett & Brimmer for J.C. Stadler, [c.1822 (watermarks dated 1821-1822)]
- paper
Second edition, folio (550 x 365mm.), 20 plates and illustrations complete with all overslips, comprising: 9 aquatint plates of which 2 are double-page (all but one hand-coloured, 4 with overslips, one with overpage) and 11 aquatint and etched illustrations in text (3 hand-coloured, of which 2 have overslips), 3 of the plates/illustrations with overslips have double overslips, antique-style red half morocco over contemporary marbled paper covered boards, original printed label on upper cover, spine gilt, uncut, [Abbey, Scenery 57 (but cf. 55); BAL RIBA 2730 (note)], occasional very light spotting or soiling
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
Stadler used Repton's Red Book to publish these designs, which were never executed, being superseded by those of John Nash. First published in 1808, the present issue dates from 1822 and may mark an attempt to take advantage of the interest generated when Nash completed his work on the Pavilion for King George IV. Between 1815 and 1822 Nash redesigned and greatly extended the Pavilion, and it is the work of Nash which can be seen today.