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James Duffield Harding
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- James Duffield Harding
- Bologna
- watercolour over pencil heightened with bodycolour and gum arabic
- 19.6 by 29.4 cm.; 7 3/4 by 11 1/2 in.
Provenance
Anonymous sale, in these Rooms, 16 July 1987, lot 186
ENGRAVED:
by E. Finden
Condition
The colours are clear and fresh. The paper has suffered from extremely minor discolouration. The sheet has been laid down. Overall the watercolour has been well preserved.
"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
James Duffield Harding visited Italy twice; firstly in 1824, accompanied by Charles Hullmandel (1789-1850) and again in 1845, this time with John Ruskin (1819-1900).