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FRANCIS TOWNE | The Wrekin
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Style of Francis Towne
- The Wrekin
- Pen and grey ink and wash over pencil; inscribed, verso: The Wrekin in the Road between Wenlock / & Shrewsbury -
- 227 by 337 mm
Provenance
Bequeathed by the artist in 1816 to James White of Exeter (1744-1825);
John Herman Merivale (1779-1844),
by family descent to Judith Ann Merivale (1860–1945), of Oxford, by 1915,
sold to the Squire Gallery, London;
probably, Iolo Anuerin Williams (1890-1962),
by whom sold, 6 July 1943, to Colnaghi, London,
by whom sold, 7 July 1943, to J. Leslie Wright (1862–1953);
Professor John Malins (1915-1992), by 1962,
by direct descent to the present owner
John Herman Merivale (1779-1844),
by family descent to Judith Ann Merivale (1860–1945), of Oxford, by 1915,
sold to the Squire Gallery, London;
probably, Iolo Anuerin Williams (1890-1962),
by whom sold, 6 July 1943, to Colnaghi, London,
by whom sold, 7 July 1943, to J. Leslie Wright (1862–1953);
Professor John Malins (1915-1992), by 1962,
by direct descent to the present owner
Literature
A. Bury, Francis Towne - Lone Star of Water-Colour Painting, London 1962, p. 150;
R. Stephens, Francis Towne – Online Catalogue, no. FT398
R. Stephens, Francis Towne – Online Catalogue, no. FT398
Condition
The medium has remained strong but the paper has discoloured from contact with light a little. This noticeable when the sheet is taken our of its current mount. There are a number of very minor foxmarks. The work is not laid down.
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"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
The present drawing derives from Towne's tour of North Wales and Shropshire in June and July 1777 which he undertook with his great friend and eventual executor James White of Exeter.