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Ebenezer Wake Cook
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description
- Ebenezer Wake Cook
- Approaching Storm at Mymbyr lakes, Capel Curig, Wales
- signed l.l.: E. Wake Cook 92, further inscribed on the original mount with title
watercolour with bodycolour
- 17.7 by 25.9 cm.; 7 by 10 1/4 in.
Provenance
Constance Finnis;
Thence to her daughter Valerie, Lady Scott
Thence to her daughter Valerie, Lady Scott
Condition
Sheet:
The sheet has been laid down onto its original mount.
Medium:
Throughout the main body of the composition the colours have some fading. However there is a line, located at the extreme edges of the sheet, where the pigment has been protected by the mount. Therefore the colours have not faded in these areas. There are several very minor areas where the paper has discoloured, these are mainly located along the upper edge of the sheet, and do not interfere with the main part of the image.
Frame:
Held in a gilt-wood gesso frame
"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
Ebenezer Wake Cook was a talented and prolific watercolourist of landscape and architectural subjects who worked principally in Yorkshire, north Wales, and the Thames valley. He also made painting expeditions to Italy and Switzerland.
The present view looks towards the south-west, with the bridge and the farmstead of Plas y Brenin (now National Mountain Centre) in the mid-ground and the bridge over the Nant Gwryd as it flows out of Llynnau Mymbyr on the left. The Snowdon range forms the horizon. In the foreground a flock of varied sheep meanders across the pasture whilst beyond cattle are being driven by a mounted herdsman.