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JOHN THIRTLE | Boats on the foreshore, Norfolk
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 GBP
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Description
- Boats on the foreshore, Norfolk
- Watercolour on laid paper
- 197 by 277 mm
Provenance
Harry Littlewood, M.R.C.S., C.M.G. (1861-1921),
by family descent to the present owner
by family descent to the present owner
Condition
The work has survived in good condition. The medium has remained strong and fresh. There is some minor surface dirt to the paper and in a soft crease which runs diagonally near the lower left hand corner. This can only be seen on close inspection.
"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
This watercolour once belonged to the eminent surgeon Harry Littlewood. He assembled a fine collection of watercolours and was to bequeath works by John Sell Cotman to Norwich Castle Museum. He also owned the Thomas Girtin watercolour, which appears as lot 192 in the present sale.