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William Turner, of Oxford, O.W.S.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- William Turner, of Oxford, O.W.S.
- Loch Duich and the mountains of Glen Shiel, Ross-shire, Scotland
- Watercolour and bodycolour over pencil, heightened with gum arabic
- 650 by 858 mm
Provenance
The artist's sale, London, Christie's, 9 March 1863, lot 118, bt. the Rev. Alfred Turner;
by descent to his son, Alfred William Turner (a godson of the artist);
by whom presented to his brother, the Rev Thomas Archer Turner, 1905;
by descent to his cousin, Ellen Crocker (née Turner)
by descent to his son, Alfred William Turner (a godson of the artist);
by whom presented to his brother, the Rev Thomas Archer Turner, 1905;
by descent to his cousin, Ellen Crocker (née Turner)
Exhibited
London, Old Water-Colour Society, 1842, no. 186
Oxford, University Galleries, Loan Exhibition of the Work of William Turner, 1895, no. 48a
Oxford, University Galleries, Loan Exhibition of the Work of William Turner, 1895, no. 48a
Condition
The colours in this large and impressive work have remained in excellent condition. There is an area of water-staining located in the upper left section of the composition and some scattered minor foxing throughout. The work is not laid down.
"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
William Turner made his first trip to Scotland in 1838 and over the coming years he returned to explore its wild and remote scenery on several occasions. Loch Duich is situated in the Highlands, on the west coast, opposite the Isle of Skye. The present work was exhibited at the annual Old Water-Colour Society Exhibition in London of 1842.