- 113
Alexander, William
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Drawing of three Chinese figures. [c.1793]
- Paper
Watercolour over pencil on two joined sheets of paper, (image size 112 x 172mm.), signed with initials “W.A.”, lower left and lower right, mounted on card, framed and glazed
Condition
Not examined out of frame.
"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 Alexander (1767–1816), was an artist and museum curator, in addition to being junior draughtsman on Lord Macartney's embassy to China in 1792–4. He is best remembered for his work on China in a period in which the Chinese style greatly influenced the decorative arts in Britain. His meticulous, highly finished technique using pen, ink, and tinted wash is distinctive, his watercolours delicate, and his engravings and soft ground etchings were much admired.