- 95
John Vardy
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- John Vardy
- A study for an urn
- Pen and grey ink and wash over paper, on laid paper
- 367 by 260 mm
Provenance
With Lowell Libson, Ltd., London
Condition
This sheet is in good condition. The medium is well preserved and the paper is not laid down. There are one or two fox marks, but these are minor.
"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
John Vardy began his career assisting William Kent. He was interested in both the classical and gothic styles and his skills were rewarded by several prestigious private house commissions. He was also a civil servant and held a number of important posts, including clerk of the works at the Queen's House, Greenwich, clerk of the works at Hampton Court (1745-6), at Whitehall, Westminster, and St James's (1746–54), and at Kensington (1754-61). In 1756 he was made clerk at Chelsea Hospital, and from 1749 to 1763 he was surveyor to the Royal Mint.