JOHN VANDERBANK, THE ELDER | CEILING DESIGN - THE REALM OF THE GODS

JOHN VANDERBANK, THE ELDER
London 1694 - 1739
CEILING DESIGN - THE REALM OF THE GODS

Pen and brown ink and gray wash;
signed with initials and dated lower left: JV: 1727;
bears numbering verso: no. 203-8.0
261 by 204 mm; 10¼ by 8 in

Condition Report:
The sheet has generally survived well. The medium is strong and easlier readable. The sheet has darkened a little with time and there are two tiny holes located to the right of the composition. The sheet 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Provenance:
Mrs Wellesley, until 1990,

purchased by her nephew, Robert, 10th Earl of Roden (b. 1938)