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william wiehe collins 1862-1951
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- william wiehe collins
- st paul's and ludgate hill, 1917
- signed and dated l.l.: W W Collins 1917
- watercolour over pencil
Provenance
Sotheby's Sussex, 22 May 1996, lot 172;
Broadway, Richard Hagen Fine Paintings;
Private collection
Broadway, Richard Hagen Fine Paintings;
Private collection
Exhibited
London, Royal Colonial Society of Artists, 1917, no. 1
Condition
SURFACE:
This watercolour has slightly faded and this is more evident in the sky.
There are some faint markings in the sky where old foxing marks have been reduced. Otherwise in good original condition with strong colours.
FRAME:
Contained in a modern gilt and partially painted wooden frame.
COLOUR COMPARISON:
The colours are not as bold as the catalogue illustration suggests.
"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."