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John Flaxman, R.A.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- John Flaxman, R.A.
- Not un’observed they pass’d the god of light
- Pen and grey ink over pencil on wove paper, watermarked: J.WHATMAN / 1794;
inscribed lower centre: Ulysses Diomed Apollo 14 / Not unoberv’d they pass’d the God of light / Had watch’d his Troy, - / B. 10. P. 602 Pope’s Illiad - 225 by 315 mm
Provenance
Possibly Thomas Hope;
with Scott & Fowlers, New York, 1914;
sale, London, Bonham's, 28 April 2009, lot 13
with Scott & Fowlers, New York, 1914;
sale, London, Bonham's, 28 April 2009, lot 13
Exhibited
New York, Scott & Fowlers, Original Drawings of John Flaxman, R.A., 1918, no. 14
Condition
The medium has been well preserved on this drawing. The sheet is watermarked JWhatman 1794. There are one or two minor foxmarks, which can only be seen on very close inspection. There is brown discolouration at the edges of the sheet but these are hidden by the current mount. The work has not been laid down.
"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."