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BERNARD WALTER EVANS, R.I. | Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Evans
- Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire
- Watercolour over pencil, heightened with bodycolour, stopping out, scratching out and gum arabic;signed, lower left: Bernard Evans
- 680 by 1027 mm
Provenance
Paul Vychan Emrys-Evans (1894-1967),
by family descent until circa 2008,
from whom acquired by the present owner
by family descent until circa 2008,
from whom acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours, 1891, no. 557
Condition
This work has remained in excellent condition. There is the occasional foxmark in the sky but these are insignificant. (Please note this work has not been inspected out of its frame).
"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
Fountains Abbey is situated about thirty miles to the north-west of York. Although brought into ruin by Henry VIII's reformation, it remains one of the greatest monastic sites in Europe. Founded in 1132 by Cistercian monks, in its heyday, the fifteenth century, it was home to 120 monks and 400 lay brethren and servants. The present watercolour, which survives in superb condition, belonged to Paul Emrys-Evans of Peatwood House, Staffordshire. He served as the Member of Parliament for Derby.