Lot 81
  • 81

George Barret Jnr

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • George Barret Jnr
  • Unloading sail barges near Lambeth Bridge
  • watercolour over pencil heightened with stopping out and scratching out
  • 26 by 36 cm; 10 by 13 3/4 in.

Provenance

Anonymous sale, Sotheby's London, 10 July 1997, lot 97

ENGRAVED:

by G. Cooke, finshed by W. B. Cooke, 1822

 

Condition

The watercolour is in very good condition. The colours have not faded significantly and the paper remains un-stained. For further information on this lot please contact either Mark Griffith-Jones (0207 293 5083) or Emmeline Hallmark (0207 293 5407) mark.griffithjones@sothebys.com emmeline.hallmark@sothebys.com
"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

This view is taken from the water-steps of the penitentiary on the opposite bank from Lambeth Palace.