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Studio of Richard Wilson, R.A.
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- Richard Wilson, R.A.
- The Temple of Clitumnus
- inscribed on a label (verso); The Sanctuary of the god Clitumnus, by the side of a small/ river in Umbria, which springs from a beautiful rock in a/ grove of cyprus trees, falling into the Tinia, a tributary/ of the Tiber/ RICHARD WILSON, R.A.
oil on canvas
Provenance
Colonel John Alston of the Albany, Piccadilly;
His sale Christie's 20th June 1969, lot 109 (bt. Greenfeld for £788)
His sale Christie's 20th June 1969, lot 109 (bt. Greenfeld for £788)
Literature
W.G. Constable, Richard Wilson, 1953, p. 197, no. 75b (3)
Condition
STRUCTURE
The canvas has been lined.
PAINT SURFACE
The painting appears to be in good condition. There are some very minor abrasion marks to the lower left edge of the canvas, where it meets the frame.
FRAME
Held in a carved and gilded 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
As quoted by Constable, Wilson poetically described the essence of this view as 'the scenery taken from the long famed (Temple of) Clitumnus, near the once mystic temple of Juno which I have herein restored from its state in ruins, as seen near the source gently cascading into the streamlet, from whence flows that classic river. The period of time described produces the effects of those lights which succeeds the dawn of day, interspersed with the vapours and subdued tints that accompany the morning atmosphere.' The actual setting is a Temple supposedly once the sancturary of the god Clitumnus in Umbria, near Spoleto which was converted into a Christian Church in the 4th Century.