Lot 144
  • 144

Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding

Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description

  • Anthony Vandyke Copley Fielding
  • Windsor Castle from the Park
  • Watercolour over pencil, heightened with scratching out and gum arabic;
    signed lower left: Copley Fielding
  • 668 by 1010 mm

Provenance

Sale, London, Sotheby's, 10 July 1997, lot 124,
where acquired by Bernadette and William M.B. Berger, Denver, Colorado

Condition

This large watercolour is in generally good condition, and the colours remain bright and fresh. Some of the more delicate pigments in the foreground may have softened with time, but this does not disrupt the balance of the composition. Around the extreme edges of the sheet, there is some discolouration and very minor pigment loss associated with framing. This is hidden by the current mount. The sheet is 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."