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THOMAS GIRTIN | Rustic Figures in a Landscape, with Pigs
估價
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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描述
- Rustic Figures in a Landscape, with Pigs
- Watercolour over pencil;inscribed and partially signed lower right: Windsor / G[irtin]
- 192 by 139 mm.
來源
Arthur K. Hay;
by descent to Joseph B. Hay
his executor's sale, Stamford, Bateman’s, 7 October 2017, lot 614
by descent to Joseph B. Hay
his executor's sale, Stamford, Bateman’s, 7 October 2017, lot 614
出版
To be included in G. Smith's forecoming publication: Thomas Girtin (1775-1802): An Online Catalogue, Archive and Introduction to the Artist
Condition
This work is well preserved, however the lower right hand corner of the sheet has been reconstructed and most of Girtin's signiture has been lost.
"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."
拍品資料及來源
This recently rediscovered drawing dates to circa 1793-1794 and shows figures and their pony resting on the edge of woodland. In the foreground, rapidly drawn pigs bask in the sun. We are grateful to Gregory Smith for his help when cataloguing this work.