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William Hunt
Estimate
400 - 600 GBP
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Description
- William Hunt
- Fingal’s Cave, on the Isle of Staffa, Scotland
- Pen and black ink and watercolour over pencil, on laid paper;
inscribed upper right: Island of Staffa. We Hebrides. / Scotland. / near the Isle of Mull / Fingal’s Cave., further inscribed lower right: Staffa. W Hunt and verso: sketched by my great uncle – Capt Wm Hunt RN - 285 by 404 mm
Condition
The colours in this work are very well preserved. There are occasional areas of minor discolouration in the upper sky and the odd fox mark.
"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 Hunt entered the navy in 1790 and served in the North Sea and in ‘home’ waters throughout the Napoleonic wars. He was created Lieutenant in 1799 and finally retired, in 1842, as a Commander.