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William Turner of Oxford O.W.S
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- William Turner of Oxford O.W.S
- A view of the Brizlee Tower in Hulne Park, Northumberland
- Watercolour over pencil heightened with bodycolour;
signed and inscribed verso l.r.: No. 11. / Scene near Hulne Abbey in Alnwick Park, Northumberland / W. Turner / Oxford - 272 by 403 mm
Provenance
Robert Alder Thorp (1797-1832);
By family descent
By family descent
Condition
There is some evidence of minor fading to the pigments of this watercolour. The sheet has discoloured slightly and there is a brown line located at the extreme edges of the sheet. The sheet has been laid down onto a backboard.
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."
"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
Hulne Park forms part of the Duke of Northumberland's estate at Alnwick Castle. The Brizlee Tower, which can be seen on the top of the hill, was designed in 1777 as a Gothic folly by Robert Adam.