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Charles Collins
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- Charles Collins
- Seven watercolours of birds
- All watercolour and bodycolour over pencil on laid paper;
four signed Charles Colins, dated between 1739 and 1743 - The largest: 514 by 372 mm
including pairs of great tits, blue tits, song thrushes, finches and other more obscure species
Condition
In general the condition of these watercolours is very good and the medium has remained very well preserved. There are occasional foxmarks throughout and one sheet has a repaired tear.
For further information please contact Mark Griffith-Jones on 0207 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
Collins was active in and around London during the 1730s and 1740s and he is considered to be amongst the best animal painters of his generation. His portraits of birds are particularly remarkable for their accuracy of plumage and colour. Furthermore, he succeeded in drawing the species in a way that displayed their habits and characters. Works by Collins very rarely appear on the market, although he is strongly represented in public collections such as the National Gallery of Ireland, the Victoria and Albert Museum, McGill University, Montreal and the Minneapolis Institute of Art.