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John Constable, R.A.
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- John Constable, R.A.
- Coastal scene with boats
- pencil on wove paper
- 10.7 by 17.3 cm.; 4 3/8 by 6 3/4 in.
Provenance
Gerald Norman;
Arden Gallery, Arizona
Arden Gallery, Arizona
Condition
There are 3 fox marks, one in dark clouds upper left, one 2/3 up near right edge and one near lower left corner. A mark (probably from modern mount) runs vertical 1cm from right hand edge. There is evidence of a fixative, visible because it is uneven lower right foreground to the left of the figures. Overall condition is good.
"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
The present drawing can be dated to April 1803. It is connected with a group of drawings, largely depicting shipping subjects that Constable made while staying on the ship Coutts (see Graham Reynolds, the Early Drawings of John Constable, 1996, cat. no. 03.5 to 03.51). Stylistically this drawing can be most favourably compared with Shipping in the Thames or Medway (G. Reynolds, lit. op. cit., 1996, 03.49). We thank Graham Reynolds for his help with cataloguing this work.