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WILLIAM SIMPSON | The Sakrah, the Sacred Rock, Jerusalem
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- Simpson, William
- The Sakrah, the Sacred Rock, Jerusalem
- signed and dated W. Simpson/ 1889 (lower centre) and inscribed The Sakrah, The Sacred Rock, Jerusalem. (lower left)
- watercolour and pencil
- 26 by 40cm., 10½ by 15¾in.
Provenance
John Patrick Crichton-Stuart, 3rd Marquis of Bute (1847-1900);
The Mount Stuart collection until 1996
The Mount Stuart collection until 1996
Condition
The sheet appears to undulate slightly. A few specks of surface dirt and what apepars to be three pinholes to the upper left hand sheet edge. Otherwise the work appears to be in good overall conditon. Held under glass in a decorative gilt frame and slip. Please note that this work has not been examined 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
The Dome of the Rock is a shrine located on the Temple Mount in the Old City of Jerusalem. Initially completed in 691 CE. The Dome of the Rock is now one of the oldest works of Islamic architecture. It has been called 'Jerusalem's most recognizable landmark'. It's architecture and mosaics were patterned after nearby Byzantine churches and palaces. The octagonal plan of the structure may also have been influenced by the Byzantine Chapel of St Mary built on the road between Jerusalem and Bethlehem. The site's significance stems from religious traditions regarding the rock, known as the Foundation Stone, which bears great significance for Jews, Christians, and Muslims.