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Sir William Forbes, 6th Bt.
Estimate
600 - 800 GBP
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Description
- Sir William Forbes, 6th Bt.
- An Album of Scottish Landscapes
- Approximately thirty-seven, twenty-two black and grey wash over pencil, the remainder just pencil;
a number signed, dated between 1767 and 1770 - Album size: 222 by 365 mm
including views of Edinburgh; Craigmillar Castle; Heriot’s Hospital, Edinburgh; Melrose Abbey; Kildrummy Castle, Aberdeenshire; the Cathedral at St. Andrews; the Bridge at Kelso; the Cathedral at Elgin; and the Abbey at Arbroath; and others
Condition
The works contained in this album are generally well preserved. There is a crease that runs vertically through the centre of each page. The album has lost its covers and there is occasional surface dirt to some of the sheets.
"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."