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FRANCIS TOWNE | Charles Church, Plymouth
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3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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描述
- Style of Francis Towne
- Charles Church, Plymouth
- Watercolour, heightened with pen and grey ink;signed, dated and inscribed, verso: No 16 Plymouth / Sept 5. 1815 from 10 minutes / after 1 till 20 minutes after 2 o'clock / Francis Towne
- 139 by 232 mm
來源
Bequeathed by the artist in 1816 to James White of Exeter (1744-1825);
John Herman Merivale (1779-1844),
by family descent to Maria Sophia Merivale (1853-1928) and Judith Ann Merivale (1860–1945), both of Oxford, by 1915 (as part of a sketchbook),
by descent to their cousin Mary Ann Loveband (b. 1865, until at least 1951),
by whom sold (as part of the sketch-book) to Agnew’s, 17 May 1938 (£60),
with Agnew’s, London,
by whom sold to Professor John Malins (1915-1992), 11 October 1938,
by direct descent to the present owner
John Herman Merivale (1779-1844),
by family descent to Maria Sophia Merivale (1853-1928) and Judith Ann Merivale (1860–1945), both of Oxford, by 1915 (as part of a sketchbook),
by descent to their cousin Mary Ann Loveband (b. 1865, until at least 1951),
by whom sold (as part of the sketch-book) to Agnew’s, 17 May 1938 (£60),
with Agnew’s, London,
by whom sold to Professor John Malins (1915-1992), 11 October 1938,
by direct descent to the present owner
出版
A. Bury, Francis Towne - Lone Star of Water-Colour Painting, London, 1962, p. 150;
R. Stephens, Francis Towne – Online Catalogue, no. FT780
R. Stephens, Francis Towne – Online Catalogue, no. FT780
Condition
The pigments have remained largely in their original condition. The sheet has yellowed slightly with time and there are areas of mottled foxmarks. This can only be seen on close inspection. The work is not laid down.
"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."