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AUGUSTUS EARLE
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 AUD
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Description
- Augustus Earle
- RAZA (OR LIGHT HOUSE) ISLAND WITH A DISTANT VIEW OF THE ENTRANCE OF RIO DE JANEIRO HARBOUR
- Signed below the image lower right; inscribed with title lower centre and 'M.S. Beagle, July, 1822' lower right; numbered 2 upper centre
Watercolour on paper
- 16.5 by 54.5 cm
Provenance
Topographial Pictures, Christie's, London, 16 July 1993, lot 135
The Estate of the late Caroline Simpson from the Clyde Bank Collection
The Estate of the late Caroline Simpson from the Clyde Bank Collection
Condition
Unframed. Paper laid down on card-presumably by the artist. Two vertical creases from top edge to bottom edge. Chafing and browning to the edge of the picture lower left. two small foxing marks mid sky to the left. The work is faded overall.
"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."