- 194
John Ruskin
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Ruskin
- Ariccia, near Rome
- Watercolour over pencil, heightened with touches of bodycolour, on blue paper
- 340 by 470 mm
Provenance
With Agnew's, London;
from where acquired by the present owner
from where acquired by the present owner
Condition
The colours and pencil work in this watercolour have remained strong. The paper has darkened a little with time and there is some scattered foxing in evidence. The work is housed in non-acidic, conservation standard materials.
"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
In 1840, following a bout of poor health, Ruskin was encouraged by his doctors to take a holiday in Italy. In September of that year he set out with his parents on a tour which was to last nine months. During the course of his travels, Ruskin made a series of large drawings on blue paper, near Rome, in the eternal city itself, in Naples, at Amalfi, Salerno and elsewhere. The present drawing, shows the Chigi Palace and Bernini’s church of Santa Maria dell’ Assunzione at Ariccia in the Roman Campagna.