Lot 255
  • 255

A folio of Scottish landscapes

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • A folio of Scottish landscapes
  • including views of the Firth of Forth; Tantallon Castle near North Berwick; Loch Lomond; the view from Appin House (2); the Casade on the Hill of Stronachan [?]; Caroline Park near Edinburgh; Law Tower near Kilbride; Newark Castle, Glasgow; Dunblane Cathedral; Roslin; Lasswade; the river Earn, Dunkeld; Hawthornden; and others
  • Twenty-nine, various media;
    six signed, many inscribed
  • Various sizes
by or attributed to James Russell (7); Sir William Forbes (2); I.W. Alston (fl. 1785-1795) (4); Hugh William Williams (1773-1829) (3); Robert Carlyle (1773-1825) (5); and other hands

Condition

In general the works are in good condition for their age. On some sheets there is evidence of surface dirt. There are occasional minor tears to some of the works.
"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."