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John William North
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- John William North
- The Hayloft
- watercolour and bodycolour with scratching out
- 22 by 27.5cm., 9 by 11in.
Provenance
Lord Muir Mackenzie G.C.B.;
Bearne's, Exeter, 7 November 2006, lot 458;
Peter Nahum, London, January 2008
Bearne's, Exeter, 7 November 2006, lot 458;
Peter Nahum, London, January 2008
Exhibited
Royal Academy, Winter Exhibition, 1928 (lent by Lord Mackenzie)
Condition
The sheet appears to be sound; a faint watermark in lower left corner and a little discolouration in the sky; otherwise the work appears in good overall condition.
Held under glass in gilt plaster frame with a gilt mount; unexamined out of frame.
"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
John William North started his career as an engraver and he provided illustrations for a number of publications such as Wayside Posies. He was associated with the Idyllists, known for the sensitive and ethereal qualities of their landscapes, and exhibited at the Royal Academy, Royal Watercolour Society and Grosvenor Gallery. From the 1860s onwards he lived in Somerset and the majority of his time was spent in the manufacture of watercolour paper. This proved very time consuming and ultimately unprofitable, diverting him from painting. He was interested in effects of light and while his foregrounds were often intensely detailed, his backgrounds were very impressionistic and atmospheric. The present work dates from circa 1870.