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Attributed to Thomas Christopher Hofland
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- Attributed to Thomas Christopher Hofland
- View of Hampstead Heath looking towards Harrow-on-the-Hill, St. Mary’s Church on the horizon
- oil on canvas
Provenance
Thomas Woolner, R.A. (1825 - 1892);
His sale, London, Christie's, 12 June 1875, lot 100, for 26 gns. to McLean, as John Martin (1789 - 1854);
Sir Alec Martin;
Mrs W. A. Martin, London;
Anonymous sale ('Property of a Gentleman'), London, Christie's, 11 April 1980, lot 109.
His sale, London, Christie's, 12 June 1875, lot 100, for 26 gns. to McLean, as John Martin (1789 - 1854);
Sir Alec Martin;
Mrs W. A. Martin, London;
Anonymous sale ('Property of a Gentleman'), London, Christie's, 11 April 1980, lot 109.
Exhibited
Newcastle, Laing Art Gallery, Festival of Britain Exhibition, Tyneside's Contribution to Art, 1951, no. 155 (as John Martin).
Condition
The canvas is relined and is in in good condition, with no sign of flaking or loss of paint. Ultraviolet light reveals more recent infillling of craquelure in the sky. Signs of an older campaign of restoration are infilling of craquelure and small areas of retouching in the foliage. There is lovely detail to be seen, even with a magnufying glass, looking into the Heath and exploring the figures walking through the grass in the distance. This lot is offered in a gilt frame with decorative mouldings on the innermost band, in very good condition and ready for display.
"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."