拍品 204
  • 204

John Robert Mather

估價
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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描述

  • John Robert Mather
  • Aardals Sogne Fjord, Norway - A Morning in Early Summer
  • signed and dated l.l.: J. R. Mather. 63.; also inscribed on an old label attached to the backboard: Looking at the Fjord at Aardals, Sogne Fjord/ Norway/ A morning in early Summer/ John R. Mather/ Barnes Bridge/ Newcastle on Tyne
  • watercolour over pencil with bodycolour 
  • 60 by 120cm., 23 ¾ by 47in.

來源

Sotheby's, 4 July 2001, lot 209;
Fine Art Society, London

展覽

London, Fine Art Society, Spring, 2002, no.6.

Condition

STRUCTURE This picture is in excellent condition with no obvious damages. The paper is flat and clean and the picture is ready to hang. Unexamined out of the frame. FRAME Contained in a Victorian gilt moulded frame and under glass (minor losses to mouldings).
"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."

拍品資料及來源

John Mather was born in Newcastle and spent his ealry years at sea, reaching the rank of captain. He exhibted at Suffolk Street from 1862 and in the later 1860s moved to Whitley Bay. He died in Cullercoats in 1879.