Samuel Scott (1701-1772) Two studies of a gentleman in a frock coat and tricorn hat
Samuel Scott (1701-1772)
Two studies of a gentleman in a frock coat and tricorn hat
Monochrome wash over pencil on laid paper without watermark, sheet 139 x 146mm (5 1/2 x 5 3/4in) (unframed)
Provenance:
W.S Fine Art, Andrew Wyld Summer catalogue 2009, no. 43 [as Peter Tillemans (1684-1734)];
Sale. Christie's, London, Andrew Wyld: Connoisseur Dealer, 10th July 2012, lot 5 [as Tillemans]
⁂ The present attribution to Scott is supported by several similar drawings held in the Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, most notably 'Two Boats with Crews, Study for The Royal William at Sea', and 'A Groom on Horseback, Drinking' (acc. nos. B1977.14.5136, and B1986.29.211, respectively). Other examples can be found in the Oppé collection held in the Tate (see 'Study of an Oarsman' ref. T09213)
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Samuel Scott (1701-1772)
Two studies of a gentleman in a frock coat and tricorn hat
Monochrome wash over pencil on laid paper without watermark, sheet 139 x 146mm (5 1/2 x 5 3/4in) (unframed)
Provenance:
W.S Fine Art, Andrew Wyld Summer catalogue 2009, no. 43 [as Peter Tillemans (1684-1734)];
Sale. Christie's, London, Andrew Wyld: Connoisseur Dealer, 10th July 2012, lot 5 [as Tillemans]
⁂ The present attribution to Scott is supported by several similar drawings held in the Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, most notably 'Two Boats with Crews, Study for The Royal William at Sea', and 'A Groom on Horseback, Drinking' (acc. nos. B1977.14.5136, and B1986.29.211, respectively). Other examples can be found in the Oppé collection held in the Tate (see 'Study of an Oarsman' ref. T09213)
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