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Moses Griffith
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Moses Griffith
- View of Bedd Gelart with Moel Hedog, Moel Lefn and Castell y Graig ddu
- numbered below l.l.: 178, dated l.r.: augst 14th 1777; further inscribed l.c. with title
- watercolour over pencil, on laid paper watermarked with the Fleur de Lis and the letters GR
- 36.9 by 53.5 cm.; 14 5/8 by 21 in.
Provenance
Thomas Pennant (1726-1798), Downing, Flintshire, Wales;
William, Earl of Denbigh (1796-1865);
with The Walker Gallery, London
William, Earl of Denbigh (1796-1865);
with The Walker Gallery, London
Condition
The condition is very good. The colours have remained fresh and strong. The paper has not discoloured in the main part of image. There is, slight discolouration at the extreme margins of the sheet, this is hidden under the present mount.
There is a vertical fold through the middle of the sheet. Overall the work has been very 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
The traveller, naturalist and writer Thomas Pennant (1726-1798), who owned this work, was an important figure in Moses Griffith's life. Between 1769 and 1798, Pennant employed Griffith as his personal draughtsman. Griffith and his family lived on Pennant's estate at Downing in Flintshire, Wales. While not there he accompanied his master on extensive tours of Scotland and Northern Wales.