- 193
James Holland, O.W.S.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
Log in to view results
bidding is closed
Description
- James Holland, O.W.S.
- The Bridge of Sighs, Venice
- Watercolour over pencil, heightened with scratching out and touches of bodycolour;
signed, dated and inscribed lower left: J.H. Venice / 1835 - 440 by 320 mm
Condition
The watercolour has been well preserved. The colours are strong and fresh and the paper has not stained. The sheet has been laid down.
For further information on this lot, plesae contacting Mark Griffith-Jones on 027 293 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."
Catalogue Note
Holland painted this work in 1835, during his first stay in Venice. He was to return there in 1845, 1851, 1857 and 1865 and the city's vistas provided him with much inspiration throughout his career. In the present work, Holland looks up at the Bridge of Sighs, the celebrated raised link between the Doge’s Palace to the left, and the prison to the right.