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William Havell, O.W.S.
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- William Havell, O.W.S.
- A Shepherd with his flock in a wooded river landscape
- Each watercolour over pencil, heightened with stopping out and scratching out, housed in fine Regency frames;
the first signed lower centre: W Havell 1808 - The first 584 by 764 mm; the second 615 by 767 mm
together with A River Landscape with an Italianate Town Beyond, attributed to William Frederick Wells (1762-1836)
Provenance
Probably Sir William Forbes, 7th Bt. of Pitsligo (1773-1828)
Condition
In both works there has been tonal drop back to many of the pigments. There is general surface dirt. At the edges of the sheet, there are small scratched areas and areas of pigment loss (this is hidden by the framing). The work is not laid down.
"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."