- 626
Thomas Rowlandson
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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Description
- Thomas Rowlandson
- Dr. Syntax warms up in the kitchen at Netley (?) Abbey, Hampshire; together with Dr Syntax sketching in the garden; and The Conversation outside the inn: THREE DRAWINGS
- the first, signed Rowlandson lower left and inscribed *** Kitchen at *** Abbey Hants lower right, further inscribed in a later hand: D Syntac and the
superannuated Fox Hunter (Second Tour 185) in the lower margin
the second, signed Rowlandson lower right and inscribed in a later hand: Unpublished drawing to D Syntac Second Tour pp 219 in the lower margin
the third, signed T. Rowlandson. lower right - each pen and ink and watercolor on paper
Condition
Unpublished drawing to D Syntac Second Tour pp 219:
The sheet: 6 by 9 7/8 in; 15.3 by 25 cm.
The sheet has been attached to another sheet at the extreme edges. The center of the original sheet is visible. Fading. Mat stain. Surface dirt. Rippling.
D Syntac and the superannuated Fox HUnter (Second Tour 185):
The sheet: 15.5 by 25.1 cm
The sheet has been attached to another sheet at the extreme edges. The center of the original sheet is visible. Fading. Mat stain. Surface dirt. Rippling. Lower left corner ripped and repaired.
Outside the inn:
The sheet has been attached to another sheet. Fading. Mat stain. Surface dirt.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.