ATTRIBUTED TO PAUL SANDBY, R.A. | St. Augustine's Gate, Canterbury
ATTRIBUTED TO PAUL SANDBY, R.A.
Nottingham 1730 - 1809 London
St. Augustine's Gate, Canterbury
Watercolour over pencil, heightened with touches of pen and brown ink;
inscribed on a label attached to the backboard: Received ye 18th, of Febry [sic] 1800
426 by 549 mm (drawing)
586 by 714 mm (mount)
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Condition Report:
The more delicate watercolour pigments in this work have faded slightly and there is minor light staining to the sheet. At the extreme left and upper edges of the work, there are areas of paper and pigment loss. These defects are hidden behind the current mount. Throughout the sheet there are minor areas of restoration, connected with small repaired tears and foxmarks. The sheet has been laid down. The work is sold unframed.
"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."
Please note, Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Provenance:
Sale, London, Christie's, 30 January 1948, lot 53;
with the Heffer Gallery, Cambridge by 1956, (as Edward Dayes);
acquired by Walter Brandt (1902-1978);
by family descent until the present owner
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ATTRIBUTED TO PAUL SANDBY, R.A.
Nottingham 1730 - 1809 London
St. Augustine's Gate, Canterbury
Watercolour over pencil, heightened with touches of pen and brown ink;
inscribed on a label attached to the backboard: Received ye 18th, of Febry [sic] 1800
426 by 549 mm (drawing)
586 by 714 mm (mount)
To view shipping calculator, please click here
Condition Report:
The more delicate watercolour pigments in this work have faded slightly and there is minor light staining to the sheet. At the extreme left and upper edges of the work, there are areas of paper and pigment loss. These defects are hidden behind the current mount. Throughout the sheet there are minor areas of restoration, connected with small repaired tears and foxmarks. The sheet has been laid down. The work is sold unframed.
"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."
Please note, Condition 11 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers (Online Only) is not applicable to this lot.
Provenance:
Sale, London, Christie's, 30 January 1948, lot 53;
with the Heffer Gallery, Cambridge by 1956, (as Edward Dayes);
acquired by Walter Brandt (1902-1978);
by family descent until the present owner
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