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Erskine Nicol
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Erskine Nicol
- the approaching storm
- signed and dated l.l.: Nicol/ RSA/ 62
- pencil and watercolour heightened with bodycolour
Provenance
Kenneth M. Clark, sold by his executors, Christie's, 25 April 1947, lot 11 (as Fear);
Thomas Agnew & Sons, London;
Sotheby's, Gleneagles, 30 August 1978, lot 314 where bought by Sir David Scott
Condition
SHEET
The sheet has been laid down. Minor spot of paint loss on the lower left edge.
MEDIUM
Good overall condition.
FRAMW
Held in a lightly decorated gilded composite frame; under glass
"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."
Catalogue Note
Erskine Nicol was a painter of Scottish genre who often chose humorous subjects, such as the present picture which depicts an old crofter who should be used to the intemperate Scottish weather, looking skyward with apprehension as the storm clouds gather around him.
Nicol was born in Leith and apprenticed to a house-painter whilst he attended art classes at the Trustees Academy in Edinburgh. In 1846 he went to Ireland and remained in Dublin for four years, establishing a career as a painter of the humorous side of Irish life. Although he later moved to London, he continued to make annual visits to Ireland.
Nicol was born in Leith and apprenticed to a house-painter whilst he attended art classes at the Trustees Academy in Edinburgh. In 1846 he went to Ireland and remained in Dublin for four years, establishing a career as a painter of the humorous side of Irish life. Although he later moved to London, he continued to make annual visits to Ireland.