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Thomas Shotter Boys
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 GBP
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Description
- Thomas Shotter Boys
- French coastal scene wtih figures, boats and fishing shacks
- signed l.l.: Boys / 1828
watercolour over pencil heightened with bodycolour and gum arabic
- 33.4 by 47.5 cm.; 13 1/8 by 18 3/4 in.
Condition
There has been slight fading to the colours of this watercolour. The paper has suffered from minor discoloration. Located at the extreme left hand edge of the work, hidden by the mount, is an area of paper loss, measuring 3.5 cm. There is a soft crease located in the lower right hand edge of the sheet. There is a small tear, measuring 2 cm, at the extreme lower edge of the sheet. This is away from the figures and signature. Within the painted composition there are several very small areas of pigment loss. Despite these the watercolour remains 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 date of this work, 1828, is significant, as it was the year that Thomas Shotter Boys' great friend and mentor Richard Parkes Bonington died. The subject and composition can be compared to Bonington's work during the mid 1820s.