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William Pars, A.R.A.
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- William Pars, A.R.A.
- Lough Key from Rockingham, County Roscommon, Ireland
- Watercolour over pencil, on laid paper watermarked: J. Whatman;
signed with the artist's initials lower right: WP. / 1775 - 346 by 487 mm
Provenance
Sale, London, Sotheby's, 8 April 1998, lot 30
Condition
This watercolour is very well preserved. The colours may have softened slightly but they remain very much in evidence. There is the occasional foxmark and the paper has very slightly discoloured. This is can not been seen unless examining the work at very close inspection.
"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
This watercolour depicts Lough Key from Rockingham, a beautiful estate situated in the north-west of County Roscommon. Pars toured Ireland in 1771 with Henry Temple, 2nd Viscount Palmerston, a patron with whom he had also travelled to Switzerland in 1769.
In the late 18th Century, Rockingham was owned by the powerful Earls of Kingston. Their principal seat was King House where, no doubt, Lord Palmerston and Pars were entertained.