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DAVID ROBERTS, R.A. | Site of the Temple, Jerusalem
估價
30,000 - 50,000 GBP
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描述
- Roberts
- Site of the Temple, Jerusalem
- indistinctly signed David Roberts R. A. lower left, inscribed as titled lower right
- watercolour over pencil, heightened bodycolour
- 23.6 by 33.4 cm., 9 1/4 by 13 1/8 in.
來源
Hildegard Fritz-Denneville Fine Arts, London
Purchased from the above by the present owner, 1975
Purchased from the above by the present owner, 1975
Condition
The paper has darkened a little with time. The sheet is laid down, and as a result the surface has been disrupted. This can only be seen in a raking light.
"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
Roberts looks from the south-east across the Valley of Jehoshaphat towards the Temple Mount. On the left the Al-Aqsa Mosque can be seen, while dominating the composition is the Dome of the Rock. On the right stands a minaret, likely to be that of the Al-Marwani Mosque, while below the city's eastern wall, Absalom’s Tomb is just visible.
This work was probably executed 'on-the-spot' and is considered to be the preliminary drawing for the ‘finished’ watercolour that Roberts created once back in England which was lithographed by Louis Haghe for The Holy Land.
We are very grateful to Briony Llewellyn for her help when cataloguing this lot.
This work was probably executed 'on-the-spot' and is considered to be the preliminary drawing for the ‘finished’ watercolour that Roberts created once back in England which was lithographed by Louis Haghe for The Holy Land.
We are very grateful to Briony Llewellyn for her help when cataloguing this lot.