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JOHN 'WARWICK' SMITH | Tivoli, Italy
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Smith
- Tivoli, Italy
- Watercolour over pencil;signed and dated lower left: JSmith / 1786
- 495 by 724 mm.
Condition
Although the pigments in this work have remained stable and strong, the paper has darkened a little (particuarly in the sky) with time. There are a number of areas where the surface has been rubbed or sratched. There are occassional fox marks. The sheet is laid down. This is an extraordinary sized watercolour for the artist
"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
Smith travelled Italy in 1776 or 1777 under the patronage of George Greville, 2nd Earl of Warwick, with whom his name has since been connected. After living in both Rome and Naples, in 1781, he returned home in the company of Francis Towne (see the following lot). The present watercolour is exceptional for its scale and may well have been commissioned.