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John Singleton Copley
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- John Singleton Copley
- Study for The Battle of the Pyrenees, 1812-1815
- pencil heightened with white chalk on blue paper
- 18 by 13 1/4 in.
- 45.7 by 33.7 cm
Provenance
Victor D. Spark
Paul Magriel, New York, January 1980
Paul Magriel, New York, January 1980
Condition
Pencil heightened with white chalk on blue paper. The sheet is hinged in two places along the upper edge. There are a series of pinholes running parallel to the lower edge. Surface dirt. Minor toning and staining along the lower extreme edge, potentially from a prior mat. Rippling and handling creases. In overall good condition and ready to hang.
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.
Catalogue Note
This study likely depicts Lord Wellington on his horse, with the Prince of Orange to the left. This drawing relates to Copley’s oil painting The Battle of the Pyrenees, now in a private collection.