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After J.T. Downman 1780 - 1850
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 CAD
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Description
- J.T. Downman
- SLEIGH SCENE, TORONTO BAY, CANADA WEST (by E. Walker)
- printed by Day & Son, published by Ackerman & Co., London, March 26, 1853
handcoloured lithograph
- 52.6 by 77.5 cm.
- 20 ¾ by 30 ½ in.
Provenance
Private Collection, Toronto
Literature
F. St. George Spendlove, The Face of Early Canada, Toronto, 1958, p. 61, illustrated, plate 87
Charles P. de Volpi, Toronto, A Pictorial Record, Montreal, 1965, plate 25, unpaginated
Condition
This print is in good condition. It is dry mounted onto a piece of cardboard and was recently cleaned by a paper restorer.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Downman, a topographical artist stationed in Toronto, was a lieutenant in the 83rd regiment of the British Army. The oil painting of this scene is included in the Sigmund Samuel Collection at the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto.