- 55
Sandby, Paul
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- XII views in aquatinta from drawings taken on the spot in South Wales. 1775; Twelve views in North Wales. 1776; XII views in Wales. 1777
- paper
3 parts in one volume, oblong folio (332 x 490mm.), sepia aquatint title and 36 plates by Sandby, nineteenth-century half calf, one plate with some ink stains (Pont-Aber-Glasllin), final plate with dampstain in margin, some light spotting or browning, leather of binding with surface wear
Provenance
Sir John Stuart Forbes, bookplate
Literature
Abbey, Scenery 511
Condition
The condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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
PART 1 IS THE FIRST BRITISH BOOK OF VIEWS EXECUTED IN AQUATINT. It is dedicated to the Hon. Charles Greville, who was given details of the aquatint process by J.B. Le Prince, and passed on the information to Sandby.
The plates in this copy are bound in a different order to the example cited in Abbey.