Lot 102
  • 102

John Laporte

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • John Laporte
  • Four views of Ireland: The Artillery Bridge, Killarney, County Kerry; Deer grazing, Lake Killarney, County Kerry; Figures fishing in a river landscape and Figures with cattle in a wooded landscape
  • the first indistinctly signed l.c.;  the last signed l.r.: J. Laporte 1799

  • each gouache

  • 39.1 by 54.6 cm.; 15 5/8 by 21 1/2 in. and smaller

Provenance

Captain St. Leger Barry, Ballyclough, Kilworth, County Cork;
by descent

Condition

In general the works are in very good condition and the medium has remained strong. Within the sky of 'Figures with cattle within a wooded landscape' a water stain is visible, this is located in the sky to the left of the composition. Overall the works have 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."